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?
Is Ski Gear Getting Better (or Just More Expensive) Read More »
Ski prices keep climbing. But is the gear actually better than it used to be, or are we just paying more for it?
Is Ski Gear Getting Better (or Just More Expensive) Read More »
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…
FACETS and the Human Side of Avalanche Decisions Read More »
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.
Following Tracks Doesn’t Make It Safer Read More »
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.
Steep Is Overrated Read More »
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,
I Rode Chamonix in Bad Visibility and Had a Great Day Read More »
I’m in Chamonix right now. Here’s what it’s actually like for beginners and early intermediates, without the hype or scare stories.
Chamonix as a Beginner? (My Thoughts) Read More »
Getting comfortable in the air took me way longer than learning to ride. This is the stuff that finally made it click.
How To Feel More Comfortable In The Air Read More »
After years of teaching snowboarding, here’s what actually fixes skidded turns and why the usual advice doesn’t work.
What Actually Fixes Skidded Turns Read More »
Learning to snowboard is chaotic, frustrating and hilarious. I got better, but I miss how it felt when I had no idea what I was doing.
I Miss Being Bad at Snowboarding Read More »
When it comes to skiing and snowboarding, falling is a fine art. Here’s my tips on falling without hurting yourself (based on a decade of falling experience).
How to Fall Without Hurting Yourself Read More »