Hardside Strong Side
If you’re ready to move beyond the rental and want a pair of skis to call your own, the new K2 Hardside Skis ($700) should do the trick — they certainly have for us this (short) season. Their versatility will keep you carving through ice on the crusty days and shredding powder on snowy days, [...]
Jack of all grades
Admittedly, it’s been a pretty wimpy winter everywhere from Colorado to the Alps, causing renewed grumblings about global warming from skiers, both Alpine and Nordic. Getting out on the boards anywhere but in the high country has required either the nimbleness to dodge the bald patches of dirt and grass or a pair of rock [...]
On holiday, off grid
No matter the destination or pursuit, there’s one unpredictable constant that entwines throughout the spirit of adventure — the ever-changing natural elements. Rather than limiting your lifestyle or altering your approach, we’ve compiled this list of 10 critical items that belong in your outdoor gear arsenal. Some you may be familiar with, some you may [...]
Conquer More
Pure. Uncut. Powder. We’re not discussing Whitney Houston’s daydreams here people. We’re talking about the stuff that transforms passionate snowboarders into giddy Catholic school girls. Sure, if you can commandeer a chopper on a whim, accessing the stuff in the prime backcountry of your choice is an easy affair. For those of more humble means, [...]
Luge for the lil' ones
Retire the ol’ Radio Flyer with L.L. Bean’s Rambler Wagon, now available with skis for the powder-bound family. Available in either separate skis or an entire set, the Rambler can go from a 10″ pneumatic tire/wheeled to ski-equipped ruggedized snow-covered field or ice pond runner. The wagon measures 34″ x 16″ and rails are made [...]
Win(sn)o(w)
An excellent glass of wine after a long day of skiing is often just what the doctor ordered, particularly when your quads start to remind you how long you’ve been off the slopes. This Ski Rack Wine ($700) could be symbolic of that partnership, or just clever decoration for a chalet. In either case it’s [...]
The Essence of All-Mountain Style and Versatility
By Guest Writer and Outdoor Enthusiast Michael O’Brien The Dynastar Big Trouble ($454) is the perfect solution for the advanced level skier looking for planks that can do it all. The skis’ versatility is their number one strength, in addition to the twin-tipped design, larger than average widths and contours (124-92-114) allowing you to float [...]
The K2 Public Enemy designed for the park and anywhere else you want to venture on the mountain. The Public Enemy ski is built with a stiffer Triaxial braided wood core in the factory series thus giving it strength to withstand the toughest of landings and the confidence and stability to rip any terrain. Triaxial [...]
