Although many skiers quickly fall in love with alpine skiing, few enjoy the boot rental process. Simply put, rental boots hurt. Additionally, continually renting boots becomes expensive. However, your boots are your most important piece of ski equipment. If you consider the fact that skiing movements begin in the feet, you understand the importance of select… read more
Snow blades, also called ski boards, are short skis ranging in size between 75cm and 125cm. They turn quickly, transport easily and weigh less than full-sized skis and snowboards. The snow blade's bindings work with regular alpine ski boots, and snow blade skiers don't use poles. According to Curtis Sports Connection, a snow blade retailer, snow blades work… read more
Unlike alpine ski boots, which are heavy, stiff and unwieldy, cross country boots are flexible, comfortable and fit almost like tennis shoes. Cross country skiing is an aerobic activity, whether you're causally exploring the backcountry (touring), on the tracks in a classical Nordic skiing park or aggressively hitting groomed skate trails, so it keeps your b… read more
Ski boots should be chosen based on the skiing type (alpine or cross-country) and the skill level of the skier. One of the most important things to consider is the fit, as this will determine the boot's effectiveness and functionality. It is always a good idea to try on ski boots with experienced boot fitters. Alpine or downhill skiing boots are typically ch… read more
Skiers comes in many different shapes and sizes, and so does the equipment involved. Alpine and cross-country skiing share similar types of equipment. But some key differences do exist between them. read more
Crampons are essentially metal spikes on a frame that may be completely rigid or semi-flexible. The most common crampon configuration has 12 spikes or points, 10 of them facing down, spaced around the foot, and two pointed forward. You… read more
Ski and snowboard technology comes and goes. With these changes, like natural selection, some stick around and improve the sports. Others however, well, just fail. Throughout the history of the snow sports industry, many new designs an… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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