How to properly care for your ski touring skins: Find out how to change the glue, waterproof the skin and which parts you can repair yourself.
Custom cutting your own skins is easy, just take your time and read the instructions. A cutter is almost always provided in the box with the basic directions. A single-edged razor blade also works well. Learn how to cut your climbing skins with our How to Trim / Cut Ski Climbing Skins...
The ski pole straps are for when you fall or lose your grip. The loop straps keep your ski poles close by and ensure you won't have to hike uphill or go looking for them in powder if you take a tumble. When deciding on what poles you like, be sure to wear your gloves while ...
out of the way. When the binding is released in a fall, the prongs flip down and catch the snow to help stop the ski from running away. If buying a wide ski, make sure your brakes are wide enough to fit across the waist of the ski. ...
After a record-breaking season and a beautiful summer, it's time to get ready for skiing and snowboarding in Utah! Here's your autumn checklist...
When buying a women's ski or snowboard jacket, there are many things to take into consideration, including insulation, waterproofing, breathability, wind resistance, fit, and adjustability. The jacket you choose should be not only functional for winter sports but also comfortable and stylis...
Another change from "Survivorman" is that Grylls will interact with the indigenous people of the region he's in. In one episode, he accepts the gift of a dead camel in the Sahara Desert -- then promptly demonstrates how to survive a sandstorm. He guts and skins the camel and crawls ...
Will is a Colorado native who grew up skiing in the epic mountains of the state. He works in the ski department at the REI Colorado Springs store and is an REI instructor teaching a variety of classes. Back to top Find answers online anytime. ...
Cellulite is the appearance of lumpy or dimpled “cottage cheese skin,” which predominantly develops on the legs (especially the thighs), butt, stomach and the back of the arms. Some also refer to it as “orange peel skin” because it looks like the tiny bumps that form on the outside...
Sure, all of these things help, but one key to making sure you're getting maximum response from your skis and boots is proper fitting and supportive footbeds, also known as insoles. Don’t believe us? Keep reading. Not only do ski boot insoles give you maximum performance, they also he...