Should You Detune Your Snowboard Edges?
Detuning your snowboard can make it smoother and more forgiving, but it’s not always the right move. Here’s how and where to do it properly.
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How to Tell When Your Skis Need Sharpening
If your skis feel like they’ve lost their edge, they probably have. Here’s how to spot dull edges and know when it’s time for a tune-up.
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Ski Specs That Actually Matter (And Which Ones Don’t)
There’s a lot of noise in ski marketing. Here’s what actually matters when choosing skis and what you can ignore.
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How Wide Should Your Skis Be?
Forget the tech charts. Check out my guide to ski width, plus a quick width finder to see what waist width fits your terrain, skill and riding style.
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How to Choose the Right Snowboard Stiffness
A simple guide to snowboard flex. I’ll help you figure out if you need a soft, medium, or stiff board based on how and where you ride.
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Winter’s Nearly Here (Get Your Gear Together)
Winter’s coming. Time to wax, fix, train, and stop talking about last season. Here’s what to do right now before the snow hits.
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How to Break In New Ski Boots (Without Losing Your Mind)
New ski boots feel like medieval torture until they don’t. Here’s how to speed up the break-in process, ease the pain, and make your boots actually skiable without spending all season suffering.
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Thanks Epic and Ikon. Skiing Has Never Been More Affordable.
Multi-resort passes were supposed to make skiing accessible. Instead, they crushed local hills and jacked prices to the moon. Here’s how we ended up paying more to ski less.
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The Real Cost of a Ski or Snowboard Trip (2026 Edition)
Ever wondered how much a snow trip actually costs? I broke down every expense from lift tickets to “just one more beer”.
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Backcountry FOMO: Why It’s Okay to Stay Inbounds
Feeling pressured to ski backcountry? Here’s why staying inbounds is perfectly fine (and often smarter). Especially when you’re just starting out!
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