If you’re a regular skier you may know exactly what type of skis you like. You probably have a waist width and length picked out and you may try to purchase a pair of skis that matches up or comes close enough to those specifics. A lot of skiers shop […]
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Since our last adventures in the desert, Tera and I have made our way up to Whitefish, Montana. We figured that winter van life with two dogs might be a bit more than we wanted to or could handle. Tera is a nurse and had always wanted to try her […]
Are you struggling to improve your skiing, stuck in a rut and can’t break through to the next level? The answer could be right at your feet. More specifically, it could be your boots and how they match up with your body from the hips down. I’m referring to your […]
Full Disclosure I’ve been a Nils’ athlete ambassador for several years. This means I have a natural bias toward their clothing, but it also means that I have a lot of first-hand experience with their products. Each season I pick my favorite outfit or two from Nils, and it arrives […]
We’ve all been there: you’re out having a great day on the mountain, riding hard, hiking peaks, and carving pow. Then, you get a little warm and all of the sudden you’re in a fog-induced haze that has you stumbling around the mountain like a gorilla in a china shop. […]
Deer Valley opens this weekend – Saturday, December 3, 2016. In honor of the occasion, we wanted to share some thoughts on how to make the most of your time on the hill. With three Deer Valley locations, our staff here at Jans consists of some seasoned and loyal DV […]
Raising kids in the mountains means that skiing is part of their life from a young age. My twins started when they were four years old, and I’m not ashamed to admit that I was the mama bear who skied with her poles outstretched to create a human shield around […]
Summer is now unofficially and officially over. Labor Day has come and gone, the kids are back in school, and the fall equinox is behind us. We are squarely in fall, and for most of us who enjoy sliding on snow; we’re looking to winter with some level of excitement. […]
Spring has most definitely sprung. The snowpack is shrinking, the grass is starting to green and the aspen trees are budding. We have one foot in winter, in a ski or snowboard boot, and one foot stepping towards summer. In Utah, that means even more options for outdoor activities than […]
Full disclosure – this video is not a “how-to” ski tuning tutorial. It is also long, highly technical, and cuts out before the clinic ends. So what exactly is this video? It’s an open-forum Q&A with Alex Martin, ski tech for Ted Ligety. It’s a fascinating demonstration of prepping race […]
Skiing or snowboarding can be incredibly fun – as long as you are dressed for success. Cold can kill a winter adventure and turn a great day into a suffer-fest. It’s important that you know how to dress properly so you can enjoy your time in the snow, whether you […]
Oakley's goggle lens technology is built upon decades of research and testing. The company consistently monitors production in all of their facilities and tests components to ensure that the products meet their high standards. These guys aren't trying to make short cuts; we at Jans respect and appreciate this. “These […]