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#SIA15: Big Lids Coming; #Helmets in 2016

#SIA15: Big Lids Coming; #Helmets in 2016

It used to be that the toughest hurdle to finding the perfect helmet was fit. You looked for a good lid with a legit safety rating that didn’t sit on top of your head like a Q-Tip; and if it came in a more interesting color than white, black or graphite all the better. Then … Continue reading

Last Minute Gifts For Skiers

Last Minute Gifts For Skiers

  We know that feeling- All the best gifts have been bought by now and you couldn’t possibly come up with something original… or could you? Snowlovers are an unusual breed. Yes, we can appreciate a good bottle of wine or a gift basket but we’ll do a jig over a new pair of DarnTough … Continue reading

#Leki Poles Uses eBay To Fight Climate Change

#Leki Poles Uses eBay To Fight Climate Change

Remember when you used to be able to ski everywhere on Thanksgiving; and November’s America’s Opening in Park City, Utah, drew crowds in the thousands? Yeah, not anymore. Our winters are about 20 days shorter in case you haven’t noticed. Not everyone is super proactive about the environment but if you’re a skier or boarder … Continue reading

Mountain Beer For Mountain Living

Mountain Beer For Mountain Living

Not a lot can top a cold brew after a killer day on the hill. Last year, we celebrated Park City Mountain Resort’s 50th anniversary with a Golden Ale and Alta’s 75th with the Anniversary American Amber. You sit in a cozy chair, kick off the boots, put your feet up, and crack one open, … Continue reading