Saturday was a great day to be on the mountain: perfect temperatures, not too crowded, and some decent “early season” conditions. Rachel…
We had a great Saturday at Breckenridge. The T-Bar had only been open for a few days so we took the opportunity to milk it as much as possible. As…
We took a bit of a break and hadn’t been up for nearly a month due to work, holidays, sickness and.. well, the fact there has been absolutely…
Infographics are all the rage these days. What better way than to inform, show interesting facts, and make some pretty graphs in the process? The folks at Credit Donkey pointed me towards their guide to buying a winter jacket and I was surprised, it’s really well done. There’s everything from windchill to how various types…
Dave over at SlopeSource has pulled together an awesome roundup of unique ski and snowboard gifts found over at Etsy. My favorite is this Abominable Snowman Bumble Monster Hat, $27: Get your retro Christmas movie fix on with the Bumble Monster hat from the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer movie. Just like the Bumble Monster,…
The fine folks over at Colorado Ski and Golf have been running the Junior Trade In program for almost 30 years now and continues to be one of the best deals for families with growing children. Of course, it’d be expensive to outfit your child every year or so (maybe even more frequently) so the…
This is too cool not to watch: it’s a snowboard built with an iPad in the base and a glowing logo on the bottom just like a MacBook. Special appearance by Loveland. Kudos to Every Third Thursday and hat tip to Dave Morin.
The Colorado Ski and Snowboard Expo is on its 20th year this year and will take place Friday, November 4 through Sunday the 6th. This is a great pre-season “warm up” event where you can find great deals on gear, lodging and passes. I hope to snag a new set of skis and boots, myself.…
The North Face is introducing a series of clinics on backcountry travel. They call it “Know Boundaries” and there are a couple clinics to be held at the REIs in Denver and Boulder. If you’re wandering into avalanche country, there’s really no reason not to go brush up on these skills. Learn about the KNOW…
The ski industry has put out a video detailing the “state of the industry”: The 2010/11 winter season was a record year for the snow sports industry. Why? Find out from this State of the Industry review of SIA’s Snow Sports Market Intelligence Report giving an overview of retail sales, trends, consumer behavior and participation.…
The folks over at Colorado Ski and Golf will also be hosting three weekends worth of deals. Similar to SNIAGRAB, SKI REX boasts potential savings of up to 75% on top gear including K2, Burton, DC, Line, Rossignol, Ride, Tecnica, Salomon, The North Face, Patagonia and more!
The demo days are coming, the demo days are coming! Colorado Ski and Golf has already partnered up with a ton of brands to host a Demo Day at Loveland next week. When: November 20th & 21st, 2010 Where: Loveland Ski Area Cost: $40.00 when you sign up by November 17th at any Colorado Ski…
Before heading up for the first time, I always recommend waxing your skis or board. Surprisingly, most people I talk to don’t do any waxing despite it being a quick 30 minute ordeal. Waxing is important because it adds a layer of protection between the ski surface and the snow. Plus, if you don’t wax your skis you’ll see an amazing improvement in speed and performance next time you head out.
Be sure to mark November 5-7, 2010 on your calendars. During the first weekend in November the Denver Convention Center will be hosting the annual Ski & Snowboard Expo. In addition to deals on gear and passes from local retailers and resorts, there will also be a biergarten (beer garden) hosted by Paulaner. Buy tickets…
The SIA Snow Show has kicked off, as it always does, with a fashion show. Some of the biggest brands in apparel and accessories took the stage at the Wells Fargo Theater in the Convention Center to show off their upcoming 2010-2011 gear, apparel, and accessories. From 2010 SIA Snow Fashion Show A lot of…
Over the past weekend I had the privilege of ski biking with a group at Vail’s Adventure Center. At first glance, the bikes seem to be nothing more than two skis; one in the front of the other. Apparently, there is a little more to it. First, the adventure began in the late evening. We…
The Colorado Ski & Snowboard Expo is coming back to Denver from Friday, November 13 through Sunday, November 15. Get your tickets soon as the expo is always a great place to get deals, find giveaways and win prizes. Colorado Ski Country has already started posting great prizes on their #Expo Twitter hunt. Tickets: Adults…
Shay over at Shayborder has compiled a fairly hefty list of the 2009-2010 demo days around Colorado resorts, check it out. The listing includes most resorts like Copper, Echo Mountain, Loveland, Snowmass, Winter Park, Breckenridge and Keystone. Of course, we’ve added the events to the cosnow events calendar. To stay on top of this season’s…
If you’re headed to the mountains (or alreay there) this weekend, stop by Vail’s annual ski and snowboard swap. Located at the Dobson Ice Arena in Lionshead, you’ll find the best deals on gear from different vendors including apline, telemark, nordic skis, snowboards, boots, goggles, poles, gloves, and jackets. The swap is from 10:00 AM…
The Swany X-Change II ski gloves are an awesome pair from their sports utility crossover collection. I haven’t worn a pair that are so well rounded with little complaint. Interior The lining is comfortable and was perfectly snug. As with any gloves (not mittens) you’re a bit limited in mobility but I found I had…
Only 8 days until Copper opens for the winter season on Friday, November 6, 2009. Come join us for Lift Off 2009 presented by Sprint, our 5th annual opening weekend festival, November 6 – 8. Enjoy the latest 2010 ski & snowboard movies, including the Copper premier of TGR’s new film: Re:Session, with net proceeds…
Looking to score some free gear this season? Then hurry and head over to Skiing Magazine’s 60 Days of Giveaways contest. Go ahead, I’ll wait… Just signup for a Skinet user account (used across the entire site) and answer the daily question to enter to win the daily prize (skis, free lift tickets, resort accommodations,…
With airlines now charging as much as $100 to bring skis on the plane, rental shops are becoming a solid option for someone traveling by air to their next ski destination. Besides traditional, retail rental locations a number of delivery rental companies are making a foot hold in many Western resorts. Ski Butlers, a ski…
One day left for the Burton sample sale! Visit the showroom at 2170 S Delaware Street in Denver for some great deals on 2009 gear. Stop by to see their selection of boards, bindings, boots, outwear and streetwear, and all kinds of accessories. The sale is open Thursday, April 9 from 3 PM – 9…
Not every skier or snowboarder prefers to wear hats. I actually know a lot of ladies that prefer headbands on the slopes. Like most people, I also enjoy listening to music (at an appropriate level) while skiing. That’s where the i360 Music Infused Headband steps in. When I first saw these I thought: holy cow…
Tramdock is like Woot for ski gear. Go to the web page and they’ll have one item on sale at a ridiculously reduced price. They’ll sell this item until it’s out of stock and then move on to the next item. They have all the best brands at great prices. For example, right now Tramdock…
If you haven’t seen these yet, go check out Beardhead.com. Basically they’re full-face caps that look like beards. They look hilarious and serve a great purpose: keep your face, lip and chin toasty warm. If not for yourself, get one for “that” friend… you know the one: the guy who will actually wear it. Thanks,…
I just had to write about the Giro TuneUps audio kit because I love it so much. Compatible with the Giro Omen, Fuse, G10 and G9 helmets, this kit is basically two earpads with built in headphones that you can just pop into your helmet. I use them with my G10 helmet, and they feel…