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A recycled polyester blend from Patagonia

Reading Time: 3 minutes The debate surrounding polyester and polyamide has been around for years. Both materials have their own unique set of benefits and drawbacks, which can make […]

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Polyamide and Polyester: What’s the Difference?

by Calindra Revier
Published March 10, 2023
The south face of Mt. Superior in Little Cottonwood Canyon overlooking the Salt Lake valley on a sunny day.

Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether you’re an avid freeride skier pursuing big steep lines or a casual snowshoer going for a snowy wilderness hike, you need to know how […]

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How to Read an Avalanche Forecast

by Olivia Reed
Published February 24, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Ski patrol rescue sled and prayer flags marking the summit of Jupiter Peak. Park City, Utah.

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How to Ski the East Face of Jupiter Peak

by Chris Norwood
Published February 9, 2023
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 […]

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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!

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How to Climb the Grand Teton Unguided

by Chris Norwood
Published September 8, 2022

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