Powder days are precious. Treat them— and yourself—with the gear they deserve. From specialized skis that will change your life to a beacon and pack that might save it, here’s what you need to surf the deep.
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SkiMag.comRocker technology has trickled down from the fattest powder skis, and will help you navigate everything from hard snow to choppy crud. Check out the K2 Rictor for a versatile ski with "speed terrain" rocker. Where the AfterShock features K2’s “all-terrain” rocker, its little brother the Rictor gets “speed rocker.” Just the forward 10 percent is rockered—the rest is traditionally cambered. K2 pairs that profile with a huge tip and aggressive sidecut for an 80-mm ski that carves with... -
SkiingMag.comGloves often get ignored in favor of sexier pieces of outerwear, but frozen fingers can quickly ruin pow days. Here are some choice handwarmers from lightweight spring gloves to warm-in the-depths-of-winter mitts. -
SkiMag.comGo ahead: Drop it in the snow. Kick it with your ski boot. Leave it outside overnight. the latest waterproof, shockproof and coldproof cameras can survive nearly anything. By Jennifer Davis. -
SkiMag.comShopping for a new pair of ski boots this winter? Here are four brand innovations to consider. -
SkiMag.comCozy and functional, puffy jackets are about as practical a piece of outwear as you can buy. This season, a number of brands are offering minimalist versions that are just as warm and half as bulky. Here are a few options to keep you toasty and light this winter. -
SkiMag.comThe economy hasn't exactly rebounded. So if you're not too obsessed with the latest and greatest, here are some bargains that had us wondering why anyone would pay more. -
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SkiMag.comFall is creeping in, and it’s starting to get cooler in the mountains. Here are our picks for the best baselayers for fall hiking, climbing, and biking. Plus, they’ll all carry over perfectly to ski season. -
SkiMag.comNews The state senate is close to passing two measures that will require minors to wear helmets while on the slopes. A family outfitted in helmets at Deer Valley Resort In response to rising numbers of snow sport related head injuries, the California Senate recently voted the bill, SB 880, into enrollment. A family outfitted in helmets at Deer Valley Resort read more -
SkiMag.comWith the 2010-2011 ski season fast approaching, we at SKI know that many of you are like us and aren’t lucky enough to own a ski-in ski-out spot. This means we’re driving, usually long distances, to get to the slopes. With that in mind, we decided to give you a quick review of the cars and SUV’s we think are the best equipped for the job. All models reviewed have some form of 4WD or AWD, and all perform exceptionally well in snow. Cars were scored on a 1-5 point scale. With...
