A wise woman once said: “When it comes to skiing, there’s a difference between what you think it’s going to be like, what it’s really like, and what you tell your friends it was like.” She was so right. And, one could argue, the same goes for life. How else is skiing similar to life?
Do you feel the effects of the seasons? How do you maintain health and happiness through these chilly months? Winter has just begun, so let’s all band together, striving for wellness and joy this year!
I tried boarding and gave it up all in the same season. My knees couldn’t handle it. But maybe my experience would have been different if Twisted Bindings had been an option. The rotating binding mount allows a boarder to rotate her front foot to an angle parallel to her board for easy, comfy maneuverability on catwalks and in lift lines.
“Powder snow skiing is not fun. It’s life, fully lived, life lived in a blaze of reality.” —Dolores LaChapelle
Just in time for fall, this brand-new hoodie from Triple Aught Design (TAD) will keep you warm and comfy. Don’t be deceived by its modern, stylish design, though.
Here’s why we love skiing in the Rockies in March: It’s just as likely to drop a foot of powder as it is to be a bluebird, corn snow day; most people have hung up their boards for the season so there are fewer crowds; longer days mean après on the deck in the sun. Here’s why we love skiing in Utah, specifically Little Cottonwood Canyon: time travel.
Sunshine and blue skies not only made for spring skiing conditions at Arapahoe Basin this weekend but also fueled the spark that rekindled an old flame. While I know this love won’t work out (owing to the fickle nature of spring ski conditions), I’m glad I spent my Sunday at the beach—I mean, on the ski slopes.
While doing snowflake math earlier this year, I discovered that snowflakes form in so many different shapes because of the way ice crystals come together at varying temperatures and in diverse wind conditions. This knowledge wowed me so extremely that I shared it with a friend. He of course inquired, “Is it true no two snowflakes are alike?” So, I set out to answer the question of the season.
After visiting snowy Rocky Mountain National Park Sunday, I’m eager to hit the hills again soon.
Women’s Adventure’s Winter 2011 Editor’s Choice Awards for Downhill Skiiing.
Cold wind and a hunchback aren’t enough to keep this adrenaline junkie from shredding
Moon Boots have come a long way since the brand debuted 40 years ago and today there are more than 15 styles, from retro-high-tech to subtly understated suede to choose from–but I haven’t changed.
The real reason to stock up on Cliff’s seasonal flavors? They’re donating one percent from the sales of these three to the Winter Wildlands Alliance.
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