How I Came To View North Carolina As A Legitimate Ski Destination A ski and snowboard vacation in the mountains of the Kitty Hawk state can be summed up in a variation on one simple phrase: “We’re in North Carolina.” It can be used as an proclamation of surprise, the result of finding the type … Continue reading Yes Virginia, There Really Is Skiing And Boarding South Of Pennsylvania
Tahoe City, CA – There’s something about the onslaught of spring that makes me long for a few last days on the snow. Maybe it’s the simple realization that I won’t venture onto a slope — at least not one covered in white — for more than six months. Or maybe I just kind of … Continue reading Where Else But Tahoe? Pushing Spring Skiing…And Snowboarding…To The Exteme
Salt Lake City, UT – About 18 months ago, I wrote a feature detailing the many recent improvements in snowboard boot technology, features that allow wearers to truly get a comfortable and secure fit. Shortly thereafter, I was called out for what I didn’t include in that story — a reference to the value of … Continue reading Feet First: Why Custom Footbeds May Be The Smartest Money You’ll Spend for Skiing or Snowboarding This Season
We peel our own to see if banana junkies are really on to something…or just off their rocker. Sequim, WA – There’s some crazy stuff going on up in Washington State. First comes the notion that a snowboard’s edge should resemble a crinkle-cut French fry, rather than a traditional curve. The dust on crust had … Continue reading Monkey Business: Banana Technology Creates Big Buzz in Snowboard Market
Breckenridge, CO – I was wearing shorts, looking out my home office window at palm trees, when I made the call. “Breckenridge, last weekend of the season,” was all I had to say. I could already picture the scene at the opposite end of the phone line — a guy in business casual, sitting at … Continue reading There’s Something About Breckenridge
The Latest Innovations In Snowboard Boot Construction Continue To Bring The Perfect Fit Within Reach Salt Lake City, UT – Listen to the conversations the next time you’re waiting in the lift line or kicking back in the lodge, and chances are most snowboarders share one common complaint — boot comfort. The problem? Everyone’s feet … Continue reading Getting the Boot