Oct 30, 2009
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 a decent level of dexterity with these. They are thick, and extremely warm, but tasks like buckling boots and adjusting straps on the slope were no problem.
Exterior and shell
I skiied with this pair a few days last season but none were overly snowy or wet. As far ...
Oct 8, 2009
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Sep 22, 2009
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 rental delivery company started in Utah, has just opened yet another location, this one in Telluride, Colorado. Ski Butlers now serves all major resorts in British Columbia, California, Utah & Wyoming.
With prices being competitive with all local ski shops, rental delivery is a nice alternative to ...
Apr 7, 2009
My younger brother tried snowboarding for the first time yesterday, and I took him up to Loveland.
The mountain is incredibly friendly for beginners who are just starting, and I highly recommend it for the following reasons:
The area for beginners (Loveland Valley) is distinctive from the other areas of the mountain (Loveland Basin). The bunny hill has a dedicated lift leading to two short, easy green runs. Because just about everyone using this lift is new to the sport, the intimidation factor is low. Newcomers need not be embarassed as they work their way up the learning curve because everyone around ...
Mar 26, 2009
Ski movie stars from the 90s, detailed descriptions of big mountain skiing in Chamonix, deep reflections on skiing and mortality, seriously; what more could you want from a book? William A. Kerig’s non-fiction book The Edge of Never: A Skier's Story of Life, Death, and Dreams in the World's Most Dangerous Mountains
reads like a Krakauer narrative dedicated to big mountain skiing. The cover has a skier throwing a flip off a huge cliff, but that is not really what this book is about. Thoroughly researched and full of personal monologue, the book address questions such as: Why do ...
