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Two mountain bikers on the Good Water Rim trail in Utah

Reading Time: 4 minutesIt's time to break out the mountain bikes and head south. Do you have a favorite trail or area? We picked our top five rides and if you haven't ridden them, it's time to check them off your list!

Bike Shop Mountain Biking

Top Five Southern Utah Bike Rides

by Jans
Published April 9, 2019
Jans Expert bootfitter, Paul Archer, fitting boots at Rennstall Ski Tech Center in Park City, Utah.

Reading Time: 3 minutesWe were raised to believe that numbers don’t lie.  If you attach a number to a measurement of some sort, that number should mean something distinct from all other numbers associated with that measurement system.

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop

Fuzzy Numbers: Ski Boot Flex Explained

by Jans
Published March 21, 2019
A pair of freshly waxed skis at the Rennstall Tech Center in Park City, Utah

Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve been lucky to travel a bit this winter. I’ve taken my weekend warrior status to the next level and gone up to Crystal, Jackson […]

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop

When to Hot Wax My Skis and Why

by Jans
Published March 6, 2019
Atomic ski boot clipping into a ski binding

Reading Time: 4 minutesWritten by Jans Ambassador, Jackson Hogen, of Realskiers.com. Every skier, whether they know it or not, has a DIN number.  It’s the torque value that their bindings are […]

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop Technology Explained

What’s Your DIN Number?

by Jans
Published February 25, 2019

Reading Time: 6 minutesWritten by Jans Expert, Scott House. Most people dread winter weather; the snow, cold, and wind might have something to do with this lack of […]

Conditions Mtn Active Ski Shop Snow

Winter Weather Basics & Tools for Planning

by Jans
Published February 15, 2019
Clockwise from left, 4 different types of ski boots and ski bindings.

Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is Not a Compatibility Chart: The Excuses Let me preface this by saying that an answers-all breakdown of boot-binding compatibility would need to get specific by brand, model, and model year, while accounting for all models, and years, from each brand, and any possible inter-brand combination thereof – which this does not. On top…

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop Technology Explained

Understanding Ski Boot to Ski Binding Compatibility

by Nate
Published February 8, 2019
Skis at Rennstall ski shop at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah

Reading Time: 3 minutesWritten by Jans Ambassador, Jackson Hogen, of Realskiers.com. In the specialized world of ski marketing, “new” can mean many things. “New” can be as inconsequential […]

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop

Ski Materials: The Many Meanings of “New”

by Jans
Published January 25, 2019
Kendall zipping up ski jacket on the slopes in Park City, Utah

Reading Time: 5 minutesEffective layering isn’t just about being warm; it’s about thermal regulation and achieving that Goldilocks “just right” temperature at all times, whether you’re getting the […]

Alpine Skiing Backcountry Skiing Clothing Mtn Active Ski Shop

How To Layer For Winter

by Jans
Published December 21, 2018
Two skiers carving turns at Solitude Resort, UT

Reading Time: 4 minutesLast updated: January 23, 2025 If you’re a regular skier, then you may know exactly what type of skis you like. You probably have a […]

Alpine Skiing Ski Shop

Ski Radius and Dimensions Explained

by Jans
Published December 10, 2018
Master Link

Reading Time: 3 minutesLast updated: July 25, 2023 Once you’re done screaming into the sky and whacking the nearest tree trunk with the biggest stick you can find, […]

Bike Shop

So Your Bike Chain Fell Off…

by Jans
Published October 24, 2018
New SRAM 1x Drivetrain

Reading Time: 4 minutesAlong with suspension and disc brakes, bicycle drivetrains are one of the things that make mountain bikes so incredibly capable. Having a wide range of […]

Bike Shop Jans Experts Mountain Biking Technology Explained

Bicycle Drivetrains Explained

by Jans
Published September 26, 2018
cyclist in a yellow jersey riding on a gravel trail surrounded by aspen trees

Reading Time: 2 minutesGravel biking is an endurance sport where the goal is not so much tackling Strava times, but getting out there on rural dirt and gravel […]

Bike Shop Mountain Biking Road Biking

Gravel Biking Explained!

by Jans
Published September 13, 2018

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