For some holiday-goers, nothing is worse than lounging around on a beach in the hot sun, millions of people every year prefer to gear-up and head to snow-covered mountains for an adrenaline-filled adventure on the slopes – whether that be to ski or snowboard. Performing at an optimal level on the slopes is not all…
Utah is a fantastic destination for holidaymakers. If you love spending hours skiing, you will enjoy the facilities available. Skiing in Utah is affordable, and you have so many options available. The ski season runs from mid-November to April. There are up to 14 ski areas, most of them usually an hour’s drive from the…
Ahhh, winter. Who does not love the first fresh snow of the year and gathering by a fire (electric or authentic) and trying to steal all of the heat you can? Winter is not just about eggnog, Christmas, and snow angels, however. Some people love winter for different reasons: winter sports and skiing in Colorado….
Ski Boots that are comfortable, fit snugly and keep you warm can be difficult to find, but getting it right will leave you feeling comfortable all day to ensure you get the most out of your time on the slopes. As well as making your time on the slopes more comfortable and enjoyable, a good…
Introduction So, you’ve decided to buy a snowboard! On behalf of the snowboarding community, we’d like to welcome you aboard. There are lots you’ll need to know about snowboards themselves before you buy one, so here’s a breakdown of some commonly used jargon and information about snowboarding generally. We’ll then go on to discuss the…
How To Ski Moguls So, you’d like to learn how to ski moguls? This skill is not for beginners but is a lot of fun and a favorite for many skiers. Mastering them takes a lot of practice and confidence, but if you can do it you’ll become a much better skier. Moguls form on…
Intro into the best base layer for skiing & snowboarding Skiing and snowboarding have long been some of the most popular winter sporting activities that people partake in every year. Whether it is competitively or just on a family holiday. 9.2 million people in the US went skiing and snowboarding in 2018 alone! That’s a…
How many calories does snowboarding burn? Everyone that’s ever been snowboarding knows that after a hard day on the slopes you are tired and you feel like you’ve had a really great workout. Balancing on your board and cutting your way down the slope requires hundreds of different muscles throughout your body. Once you wake…
What is snowshoeing? Snowshoeing has been an essential mode of winter transport for humans for thousands of years. People who live in areas that have a lot of snowfall every winter are accustomed to using snowshoes, however, it is now becoming a popular activity for others on their holidays and skiing trips. Snowshoeing is essentially…
Choosing the correct gear for your next adventure on the slopes could be the deciding factor as to whether you enjoy your trip or not. The last thing you want is for your hands to get cold and wet which could reduce your time on the slopes, or even worse lead to conditions such…