Top Snow Gear of 2019
December 10, 2019
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2019 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the handmade Jack and Mary Designs Mittens that are designed out of 4 different recycled sweaters – what […]
Magic Pass
November 20, 2019
Abracadabra…poof, you’re skiing in the Swiss French alps with the Magic Pass! This annual pass gives you unlimited and unrestricted access to more than 30 resorts, more than 1,000 km of slopes, 16 snowparks, and 2 Olympic halfpipes in western and southern Switzerland. Select from a wide variety of resorts from the small, intimate ones like […]
Snowpass Card
November 18, 2019
The biggest ski pass of the world. Wow, big claim and the Snowpass Card lives up to it! This new pass covers more than 100 ski resorts in 11 European countries. Places like the cosy resort of Auron, near Nice, France; or Maribor Pohorje, together with Areh, the largest winter sports center in Slovenia; or Sierra Nevada (not […]
Buff Midweight Merino Wool Hat
September 12, 2019
Thin but warm! The new Midweight Merino Wool Hat from our friends at Buff is just what you need as the temperatures start to cool. The benefits of merino wool are many: it’s naturally odor resistant; it’s warm in moderate to cool temperature; it’s breathable, moisture wicking, and dries quickly; it’s machine washable; and it […]
Jack and Mary Designs Mittens
March 25, 2019
Clever and cozy! Our friends at Jack and Mary Designs have created some of the cutest mittens. Not just any mittens, but mittens handmade out of 4 different recycled sweaters! Can you think of a better way to upcycle an old sweater or maybe even an ugly Christmas sweater? Every part of the sweater is […]
Ski-Z Ski Wheel
March 1, 2019
Why lug your skis your shoulder when you can wheel them! The Ski-Z Ski Wheel is a clever pocket-sized invention that will make the trek to the slope so much easier. Insert the tips of your skis into the caddy, secure them with the velcro strap, and you’re set to go. Push or pull, either […]
Mad River Rocket Killer B
February 15, 2019
It’s snow time! The Mad River Rocket Killer B is a new kind of sled…a sled with a seat belt! To be more accurate, it’s more like a “thigh belt” since the strap fits over your thighs as you are kneeling on foam cushions in the Rocket. Leaning to either side helps with the steering, while […]
Brynje Ladies Arctic Longs
February 11, 2019
Worn during the first successful ascent to Mount Everest in 1953. Yes, Brynje (pronounced “Brin-ya”) of Norway has been designing clothing for extreme conditions and polar expeditions for some time, so you know their clothing will keep you warm! But you don’t need to travel to the North Pole to know that their Ladies Arctic […]
Sno-Go Bike
February 8, 2019
Is it a bike? Are they skis? Yes and yes…it’s both, with Sno-Go Bike! Sno-Go Bike is similar to a bike, but instead of wheels, there are 3 skis. The 2 back skis always remain parallel while the front, single ski is connected to the handlebars, and you use it to help you carve and […]
Yukon Magic Carpet
February 1, 2019
Eat your heart out Aladdin! The Yukon Magic Carpet will have you flying down those snow covered hills, singing A Whole New World! Constructed out of foam and a thick waterproof, tarp-like material, you’ll have a fun ride on the slopes. One or two people can ride it comfortably, holding on tight with the cut-out […]
Snowpine Lodge
January 28, 2019
A lodge that just (re-)opened this month at a ski-only resort (sorry snowboarders!)! It’s the Snowpine Lodge at Alta in northern Utah, known for it’s legendary champagne powder. Dating back to the 1800’s, the building was once a general store, post office, army barracks and public shelter, and in 1938, it became the Snowpine Lodge for […]
Snowfeet
January 18, 2019
A new way to have fun on the snow! Snowfeet are a hybrid between super short skis and skates. Lightweight and compact, they are designed out of fiberglass reinforced material with metal edges, a heel brake and adjustable bindings. No special boots are needed – just use your snowboard boots or any waterproof winter boots. […]
Ski with a Champion
January 17, 2019
You don’t need to be someone famous or well connected to Ski with a Champion! This program at Deer Valley Resort invites everyday people like you and me to ski with Olympic snowsport athletes. Leading the pack is Heidi Voelker, a 12-year veteran of the U.S. Ski Team who competed in 3 Winter Olympic Games and […]
The Better Ice Scraper
January 7, 2019
Ice and frost on your windshield? No problem, as long as you have The Better Ice Scraper! This aptly named tool is a time saver when you are rushing out the door in the morning and stopped in your tracks because you windshield is frosted over. The novel design has one side with teeth to […]
Top Snow Gear of 2018
December 11, 2018
And the winner is… it’s the end of the year, and we’ve just finished counting all of your Facebook likes (and shares) for our 2018 reviews in the Snow category. And the item that came out on top was… drum role please… the Ikon Pass, your ticket to year round skiing! Rounding out the top-3 were Axiski, the […]
Aquio
November 21, 2018
Super cool! Released just a few months ago, the Aquio is an exciting innovation that combines a stainless steel water bottle with a detachable iHome Bluetooth speaker. This sleek-looking combo is ideal for the slopes in winter, the beach in summer, and even a rainy day on the trails, because it’s waterproof! That’s right, you needn’t […]
Sled Legs
November 9, 2018
The snow sled that you wear! What?! Yes, strap on Sled Legs, and you’re set to enjoy sailing down those snow covered hills! They look a little like the pads that ice hockey goalies wear to protect themselves. They are designed with a rigid outer shell with an interior out of the same foam used […]
Sled Dogs SnowSkates
November 2, 2018
Skates? Mini skis? No, they’re SnowSkates from the folks at Sled Dogs! A bit of a cross between ice skates and skis, SnowSkates hail from Norway and are a comfortable, lightweight boot with an integrated base/ski with steel edges. Working best on groomed slopes, they are likened to inline skating on snow. No poles, no […]
Epic Pass
November 2, 2018
Time to start thinking about winter activities like hitting those soon-to-be snow covered mountains! If you plan on going skiing or snowboarding for at least 5 days at a resort like Vail, for example, then you must consider getting the Epic Pass. You get unlimited, unrestricted access to 19 mountain resorts plus additional access to […]
BONX Grip
November 1, 2018
Group chatting is so easy with BONX Grip! BONX Grip is a fun gadget that enables you to communicate hands-free with up to 10 friends at a time through a Bluetooth earpiece. Imagine skiing down the slopes, biking through the woods, or climbing the rocks at your favorite park and being able to carry on […]
Ikon Pass
June 29, 2018
Skiing all year round! Yes, it’s summer right now here in the Northern Hemisphere but for those in the Southern Hemisphere, the ski season is just starting, and thanks to the Ikon Pass, you can take advantage of that. The Ikon Pass gives you access to over 60,000 acres of skiable terrain. They recently added Thredbo, […]
Foil Jackie Chan Oro-Amaranto Skis
April 13, 2018
Ski like an action star or at least look like one with the Jackie Chan Oro-Amaranto Skis from Foil. These stunning skis are designed with 14-karat-gold-plated bindings and a topsheet of Purpleheart wood, a super dense, water-resistant, durable wood known as one of the hardest, stiffest woods in the world. Purpleheart wood garners its name from […]
EZ Ice
February 16, 2018
An ice skating rink in your own backyard! EZ Ice is a cool (pun intended!) kit that allows you to create your own ice rink anywhere in areas where the temperature is freezing outside. The kit consists of durable, 5 foot long panels that snap together, a bracket and strap system that holds those panels […]
Axiski
February 2, 2018
A sled to ride through all seasons! Axiski is a flexible sled that can be used on snow, frost, slush, and even sand. It is designed out of a pliable plastic with foot grips to give you traction while standing, curved outer edges like a snowboard for ease of turning, and 8 inverted “runners” that […]