useful gear tips from two cold idiots

Not sure if your snowboard needs wax? Here’s how to spot the signs on snow and off so you can keep your board fast and healthy all season.

Wondering how many seasons skis last? Here’s a rider and ex-shop tech’s take on core fatigue, edge wear, and the signs it’s time for new sticks.

Wondering how often to sharpen snowboard edges? Here’s a rider and ex-shop tech’s take on tuning, how to tell when edges are dull, and what really matters.

How long do snowboards last? From core fatigue to edge wear here’s what really makes a board feel dead and when it’s time to replace yours.

I once copied pro snowboarders thinking their gear would make me ride like them. It didn’t. Here’s why pro gear advice is usually useless and what you should actually listen to.

Everyone talks about MIPS like it’s magic. I’ve cracked helmets with and without it and dug into the research. Here’s what actually matters when you’re strapping one on.

Some of the worst injuries I’ve seen on the mountain didn’t even happen on the snow. From lift lines to parking lots here are the dumb wipeouts and how to avoid joining the club.

I’ve taught for years and seen plenty of crashes. Some people swear helmets make injuries worse. Here’s what the research (and real life) shows.

Worked in a ski shop long enough to know the signs of a dry base. Here’s how to tell when your skis need wax so you’re not dragging down the hill.