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A skier sends a steep line through powder pillows. Image courtesy of Atomic.

Reading Time: 5 minutes The team here at jans.com has pretty similar taste when it comes to our daily-driver skis. We like the versatility of wide all-mountain sticks in […]

Ski Shop

Shop Talk: Atomic Bent 100 vs K2 Mindbender 99Ti

by Chris Norwood
Published January 26, 2023
A skier carves a turn on a groomed run below Jupiter Peak in Park City, UT

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Uncle Bud’s Hut, part of the 10th Mountain Hut System in Colorado, lies at 11,380 feet. That’s HIGH! And if I remember correctly, the […]

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Ski Trip at Altitude? How to Prepare

by Paul
Published January 12, 2023

Reading Time: 5 minutes How to layer is essential knowledge to ensure you're comfortable on hill throughout the whole season. Check out or guide on layering techniques for winter and sping!

Ski Shop

How to Layer for Alpine Skiing

by Paul
Published December 22, 2022
A skier dressed like santa is pulled by dogs on a groomed run in Park City, UT

Reading Time: 5 minutes We all need a little help finding the perfect gift for our outdoorsy friends and family. Check out a few of our suggestions for some inspiration!

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Don’t Call It a Gift Guide!

by Paul
Published December 7, 2022
A skier wearing a Norrona Lofoten Gore-Tex jacket admires the view during a powder day at Deer Valley resort in Park City, UT.

Reading Time: 6 minutes About Norrøna History Outdoor enthusiast, Jørgen Jørgensen, was on the hunt for durable equipment that could stand up against the harsh Norwegian winters. This search […]

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Norrøna Product Names Explained

by Olivia Reed
Published November 28, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes When I go to a ski shop for the first time, I usually go straight to their ski wall. I love looking at all the […]

Ski Shop

2022/23 Jans Ski Wall

by Chris Norwood
Published October 27, 2022
A skier carves a turn on a groomed run at Deer Valley, Park City, UT

Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s a chilly morning on the hill, and I’m looking down Stein’s Way from the top of the Sultan lift at Deer Valley. This run […]

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How to Boost Hip Flexibility for Skiing

by Paul
Published October 13, 2022

Reading Time: 5 minutes Taking care of a forest is a complicated balance of managing forest health, human impact, and interagency collaborations. Within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, there are […]

Mtn Active

Mirror Lake Corridor Fire Safety Project

by Calindra Revier
Published October 6, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Anyone who’s enjoyed clear days around Jackson Hole is familiar with how the Grand Teton dominates the area’s skyline. Rising hundreds of feet over the […]

Climbing Mtn Active

How to Climb the Grand Teton Unguided

by Chris Norwood
Published September 8, 2022

Reading Time: 4 minutes Backpacking in the Uintas: Multiple Days Planning for more than one day and night in the backcountry is a skill that improves with time. As […]

Hiking Mtn Active

How to Plan for a Multi-day Backpacking Trip

by Calindra Revier
Published August 26, 2022
A mountain biker descends a chute on The Spine in Park City, UT

Reading Time: 7 minutes On the relatively smooth and fast Wasatch Crest Trail, The Spine sticks out (literally) as a part of the trail that many riders find intimidating. Check out our guide on how to ride this classic bit of trail!

Mountain Biking

How to Ride The Spine

by Paul
Published August 12, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Backpacking in the Uintas: Two Days After going over some of the basics of a day hike in the previous article, let’s get into advanced […]

Hiking Mtn Active

How to Plan for an Overnight Backpacking Trip

by Calindra Revier
Published July 28, 2022

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