How to Prepare for a Hike
How To

How to Prepare for a Hike

Hiking is a fantastic way to burn calories, reduce your screen time, and explore the beauty of the outdoors. Adventure is calling and you’re ready to answer the call, but how do you successfully prepare for a hike?
How Should Ski And Snowboard Helmets Fit?
Gear

How Should Ski And Snowboard Helmets Fit?

In just the past two decades, helmet usage for skiing and snowboarding jumped from 25% to 90%. That's a fact worth celebrating, but there's a big difference between wearing a helmet and wearing a helmet properly - and poor helmet fit is certainly on the rise. In this article, you'll find three easy steps that demystify the fitting process- helping you stay safer and more comfortable on your next ski or snowboard adventure.
The State of US Skiing and Snowboarding: 2022-2023

The State of US Skiing and Snowboarding: 2022-2023

It's starting to feel like this winter might mark the first healthy distance between real life and Covid-19 life. After a couple of years that felt like a decade or longer, a lot has changed, especially for snow sports. Save a few down years, active participation in skiing and snowboarding has steadily increased.
9 Ski Destinations Examined: The Cost of Lift Tickets and Rentals

9 Ski Destinations Examined: The Cost of Lift Tickets and Rentals

As you prep or finalize your travel plans for the 2022-2023 season, you may be surprised at the cost of lift tickets and rentals this year. This article will show you what nine of the most visited ski destinations charged for rentals and lift tickets last season, what more regional fees look like for comparison, and help you decide where you can get the best skiing and snowboarding per dollar.
Can You Wear Leggings Skiing and Snowboarding? Should You?
Ski

Can You Wear Leggings Skiing and Snowboarding? Should You?

Wearing everyday leggings for skiing and snowboarding is highly discouraged, even as a layer. Most leggings lack moisture-wicking capabilities. Without this technical feature, leggings trap sweat and moisture inside, which will make the wearer colder and uncomfortable while skiing or snowboarding.
Need A Wide Snowboard? Depends On Your Boots
Snowboard

Need A Wide Snowboard? Depends On Your Boots

The size of a snowboarder's boot and how it fits a board's waist width determines if a person needs a wide board - the larger the boot, the wider the board. Each snowboard falls into one of four general width categories; narrow, regular, mid-wide, and wide.
Can You Machine Wash a Ski or Snowboard Jacket?

Can You Machine Wash a Ski or Snowboard Jacket?

Yes, you can wash your jacket in the washing machine. But you'll want to be careful. Heavy washing can lead to the DWR coating (Durable Water Repellent) coming off of your jacket, which can cause the material to begin absorbing moisture rather than repelling it.
How Long Does It Take for Snow Pants to Dry?

How Long Does It Take for Snow Pants to Dry?

Snow pants can take anywhere from 4 to 48 hours to dry. Each manufacturer is different, but the consensus is that air-drying snow pants after every wash is the best method, which is why it takes so long.
Can You Wear A Normal Coat Skiing And Snowboarding?
Gear

Can You Wear A Normal Coat Skiing And Snowboarding?

Regardless of experience level, wearing a "normal" coat while skiing or snowboarding is highly discouraged. A "normal" coat, or a winter coat, is only designed for warmth, whereas a ski jacket is built for durability, water and wind resistance, breathability, and warmth.