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Blizzard Rustler 9 Review
Blizzard Rustler 9 Review

The Rustler 9 is a go-to all-mountain ski. Known for its combination of technical performance and versatility all over the mountain, at 94 mm underfoot, it’s tuned for frontside skiing—bumps, groomers, skier cross, you name it – it can do it. With smooth suspension, tapered tips, and freeride rocker, it can also do some off-piste […]

Read More October 11, 2023
Elan Ripstick 96 Review
Elan Ripstick 96 Review

Praised by testers and professional skiers, the Ripstick 96 is an all mountain weapon. They are super easy to ski. Light and predictable. With impeccable manners on groomed runs, this ski uses Amphibio technology to help you hold your form effortlessly. Due to their weight and easy flex they do have an attainable speed limit, […]

The Perfect Ski?
The Perfect Ski?

I got some new skis near the end of last year. They are from a company in Telluride Colorado called Wagner Custom Skis. A friend of the shop told me that I would like Pete Wagner and that we should figure out a way to work with him. Time went by and apparently he heard […]

Read More October 2, 2023
Accessory Brands

We carry accessories for every need  –  helmets, goggles, sunglasses, ski poles, tools, wax, gloves, boot heaters, ski & boot bags, ski-specific socks and more – from these premium brands: AthalonBlack DiamondBoosterDryGuyGiroGordiniHestraJulboLekiLineNativePocPrětRossignolSkootysScottSidasSmithSport TubeSuperfeetSwixTherm-icTokoUvexVuarnet

Read More March 17, 2023
Ski Brands

Alpine and Touring Skis Armada – The 24/25 lineup is their most complete collection of hard-charging directional skis, performance-enhancing all mountain skis and the most dedicated lineup of freestyle skis in the industry. Armada uses tougher edges, super strong “w3Dgewall” sidewalls, great sintered bases and excellent finish work. A really well built ski! Blizzard- Everything changed […]

Read More November 17, 2021
Such Skinny Skis!
Such Skinny Skis!

We are now selling cross country skis. Snowshoes too! We have been renting both items for a few years now. The snowshoes are basic winter gear. Nordic skiing is a whole new sport. We had never dabbled in Nordic skiing other than as individuals on our day off, but the demand (based on phone inquiries) seemed to […]

Read More November 22, 2020
Blizzard Black Pearl 88
Blizzard Black Pearl 88

We recently featured the top selling Men’s ski of 2019/20. This post is about a ski that sold more than twice as many pairs! The Black Pearl 88 from Blizzard was the overall ski sales leader and has been for several years now. How has the Black Pearl stayed on top? The first Black Pearl […]

Read More June 30, 2020
Volkl Mantra M5
Volkl Mantra M5

It is hard to get to the top. It is even harder to stay on top. This is the story of last winter’s most popular men’s ski. The Volkl Mantra M5. The Volkl Mantra first arrived in 2004. That is a long time. We have employees that are younger than the Mantra. When it first […]

Read More June 9, 2020