Is Ski Gear Getting Better (or Just More Expensive)
Ski prices keep climbing. But is the gear actually better than it used to be, or are we just paying more for it?
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FACETS and the Human Side of Avalanche Decisions
I’ve been thinking about how to talk about avalanche safety without repeating the same obvious stuff. Everyone knows to check the bulletin. Everyone knows to…
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Following Tracks Doesn’t Make It Safer
Seeing tracks on a fresh slope can change how you judge risk. Let’s look at how that instinct plays into avalanche decisions during a particularly difficult season.
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Steep Is Overrated
Everyone thinks riding steeper terrain means a better day. After years of chasing it, I’m not convinced. Here’s why blue runs often deliver more fun.
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Chamonix Diary (2): Frozen Beard, BOA Fixed, New Friends
Blue skies, brutal cold, a trailside BOA fix and quick laps under Cornu with riders from Whistler. Another day snowboarding in Chamonix.
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Chamonix Diary: Flat White, Fast Laps, Tired Legs
Bluebird morning in Chamonix, hero groomers, a ridiculously good flat white at Planpraz and legs that did not survive the afternoon.
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I Rode Chamonix in Bad Visibility and Had a Great Day
I almost didn’t go out today. Every webcam in Chamonix looked like it had been dipped in milk. Snow stuck to the lenses, zero contrast,
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Chamonix as a Beginner? (My Thoughts)
I’m in Chamonix right now. Here’s what it’s actually like for beginners and early intermediates, without the hype or scare stories.
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How To Feel More Comfortable In The Air
Getting comfortable in the air took me way longer than learning to ride. This is the stuff that finally made it click.
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What Actually Fixes Skidded Turns
After years of teaching snowboarding, here’s what actually fixes skidded turns and why the usual advice doesn’t work.
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