Whether you’re into dropping cliffs on a double diamond or just trying to get off the chairlift, you can improve your skiing ability through the tips on Trails.com. These articles and videos run the gamut from finding the best ski resorts, skiing through powder, and properly fitting ski boots, to dryland training for competitive slalom. Learn to burn down moguls, develop your balance, or just get the basics of the snow plow. While you’re planning your trip this winter, let Trails.com be your ski instructor.
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There was once a time when women's ski clothes were chosen for style and attractiveness. However, as women became more serious about the sport, they realized that function is more important than fashion. Today, serious female skiers are less like...
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While most people associate New England skiing with Vermont, savvy locals know some of the best skiing actually happens in Maine. In fact, Maine's ski history dates back further than any of the other New England states.
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Alpine skiing is the perfect cure for the winter blues. However, it is also one of the most expensive recreational sports. Fortunately, with a bit of insider's savvy, as well as some careful planning, you can find clever ways to go skiing for cheap.
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Skiing is an expensive sport. Lift tickets, lodging and equipment can be pricey. Therefore, many skiers seek out ways to buy used ski equipment.
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If you've been bitten by the ski bug, there's good news and bad. The good news is that you're venturing into a winter wonderland of fun, exercise and beautiful scenery. The bad news is that buying good quality ski equipment will drain your wallet...
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Colorado history books tell us that the first recorded instances of Colorado skiing occurred in Breckenridge in 1859. Back then, skiing was a form of transport. Today, Breckenridge is one of the most popular resorts in North America. Located in...
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Next to your ski boots, the most important downhill skiing equipment you can buy are your skis. Downhill skis come in a variety of models, shapes, lengths and sizes, and are made by a variety of manufacturers. Which ones you buy depends on the ty...
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If you're an avid skier, one of the best investments you can make is your own pair of skis. Owning skis not only saves you thousands of dollars in rental fees, it can also save you valuable time at the resort and will help you become a better ski...
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Racers, powder hounds, freestylers, mountain skiers, slalom skiers--all require a certain combination of ski dimensions to optimize their experience. This is sometimes more complicated with modern shaped skis. Most recreational skiers buy skis be...
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Before you consider buying a new pair of skis or poles or a parka, take a moment to consider how much owning your own ski boots will improve your skiing. A properly fitting pair of boots can literally improve your skiing overnight. They can not o...
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After you've been skiing for a few years, you may decide that it's finally time to buy your own skis. Owning your own skis has a lot of advantages. First, you can buy exactly the type of ski you want at the length you want without fear of the ren...
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After standing in a lift line for 15 minutes, it occurs to you--there are literally hundreds of different types of skis in all shapes, sizes, colors and purpose. So, if you're interested in buying your first pair of snow skis, how do you decide? ...
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Next to maintaining smooth ski bases and sharp edges, waxing your skis is probably one of the easiest, yet most important ways to maintain your equipment and ensure that you're getting the most out of your gear. All it takes is a few simple tools...
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Whether you enjoy alpine, telemark or cross country skiing, your skis will run better and smoother if you keep them maintained. The key to properly maintaining your skis is to keep them tuned with sharp edges and bases that are waxed and free of ...
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If you've been fortunate enough to learn how to ski within the past 10 years, then you know how much things have changed since skis towered over your head and you jammed your feet into supple leather boots and bindings that never released.
Today...
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No matter how little or how much you ski, eventually your skis will become damaged by skiing over rocks, ice or bare spots. Damage to your bases and edges, regardless of how small, will slow your skis and make them more difficult to steer.
Perfo...
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You don't have to be a world class ski racer to appreciate the importance of keeping your skis tuned and waxed. Skiing on properly waxed skis will help you to ski faster, turn better and make the most out of the expensive ski equipment you bought...
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After you've had a chance to experience the thrill and excitement of a day on the slopes, you may have decided it's time to buy your own skis. Owning your own skis means you'll never have to wait in long lines at rental shops, ski on worn equipme...
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Years ago when you enrolled for a week of ski-school lessons you had a long road ahead of you. After a day of clomping around on skis that towered over your head in boots that offered slightly more support than a pair of tennis shoes, you were lu...
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Crystal Mountain ski resort is located in the state of Washington, on the Cascade Range. It is the largest and also most luxurious ski resort in Washington, and it is a little known fact that the area operates year round, catering to ski enthusia...
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Alpine and cross-country skiing are rigorous sports, requiring planning and diligence to account for potential physical and climatic challenges. A full set of correctly maintained equipment and a basic level of physical fitness act as hedges agai...
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If you find yourself planning a ski trip but are not sure what to wear, there are a few things to remember. First, be sure to dress in layers, so if you do get hot, you simply can slip a layer off. Also, wear clothing that doesn't restrict your m...
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Accommodations in New Zealand range from hostels and backpacker lodges to chain hotels and luxury boutiques. When choosing a hotel in New Zealand, you should be aware that facilities such as en suite bathrooms are not always available in New Zeal...
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When planning your wardrobe for a weekend on the slopes, it's important to think in terms of layers. You don't want to wear things that are too bulky. Instead, look for thinner fabrics that will keep you warm but are also breathable fabrics. An u...
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Grab your friends for a day of skiing--up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards fit into Yakima's Big Powderhound--and hit the road. This ski and snowboard roof mount has easy-to-open one-button access and an optional integrated binding lift, a...
