Expert Review The Salomon Momentum Softshell Jacket and the Salomon Momentum Softshell Pants will be appreciated by a variety of Nordic skiers, from the recreational level to elite racers. This jacket-pant combo works well together, with both items offering the same high level of performance. The Momentum jacket and pant […]
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Expert Review Seven years ago Smith Optics came out with the I/O ski and snowboard goggle. The revolutionary design started the rimless goggle trend and showed just how easy it could be to adapt a single goggle to different light conditions by using a simple interchangeable lens interface. The I/O […]
I wish I had a picture or a video. I really wish I did. Last year I was skiing in the Seventh Heaven zone on Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia. It was my first day at a new ski resort and I was having a blast. I came in from […]
If you’re an avid skier, hiker, or mountain man/woman and your skin isn’t made of steel, chances are you’ve felt the effects of the wrong pair of ski socks. Maybe if you’re really unlucky you’ve even gotten a full-on, teeth-gritting blister that you’ve had to use Band-Aids or the duct […]
The well-deserving winner of Powder Magazine’s Best Outerwear of 2013 Award, the Arcteryx Stinger Bibs are made with highly technical materials, a comfortable design, and thoughtful details. New and Improved GORE-TEX Pro Arcteryx and GORE-TEX work closely to develop high performance materials for outerwear such as the Arcteryx Stinger Bibs. GORE-TEX […]
Skiing doesn’t have to hurt your feet. In fact it shouldn’t. A proper fitting ski boot can make all the difference on a big pow day or railing a gate during a race. The difficult thing is that everyone has different shaped feet. From narrow and wide, to bone spurs […]
October means your mind is beginning to wander. Your summer centric life is coming to its annual end and your skin begins to sense the morning cold, your eyes pick up less daylight, and your taste buds enjoy a lot of pumpkin beer. Your bike seems less inviting and you […]
A quick rundown on the 2013 Fischer Hybrid 8.0 from Christian Gennerman, JANS.COM Director of Ecommerce and POWDER Magazine Ski Tester. The Fischer Hybrid 8.0 is an ideal ski for the person that wants to explore the entire mountain. From groomers to steeps to bumps to carving; the Fischer Hybrid […]
Here’s a quick rundown on the 2013 Fischer Hybrid 7.0 from Christian Gennerman, JANS.COM Director of Ecommerce and POWDER Magazine Ski Tester. The Fischer Hybrid 7.0 is an ideal ski for the skier who loves a narrower profile underfoot and ripping the entire mountain. Scott House, Communication and Events Director […]
Here’s a quick rundown on the 2013 Fischer Motive 86 from Christian Gennerman, JANS.COM Director of ecommerce and POWDER Magazine Ski Tester!! The Fischer Motive 86 is an ideal ski for the intermediate to advance or expert skier. It excels on groomers but it’s a more than capable ski in […]
Here’s a quick rundown on the 2013 Fischer Koa 84 from Stephanie Humes, JANS Park City Mountain Resort Store Manager and SKI Magazine Tester. The Fischer Koa 84 is ideal for the advanced intermediate and above skier who enjoys the groomers but likes to get into the powder and crud […]
Here’s a quick rundown on the 2013 Fischer Koa 88 from Stephanie Humes; JANS Park City Mount Resort Store Manage and SKI Magazine Tester!! The Fischer Koa 88 is ideal for the advanced intermediate level skier and above looking to tackle the whole mountain. Scott House, Communication and Events Director […]