Ski Binding Lifespan & Safety: When to Replace?

QuestionMy right ski binding began to squeek last season and felt a bit loose. Its 17 years old. I have new boots but still have the recreation skiis. How

Becoming a Snow Ski Instructor: A Guide for Aspiring Instructors

QuestionHi my name is Megan Poppi. I am 17 and I live in Australia and i have always wanted to be a snowski instructor its my lifelong dream and passion.

Best Waterproof Ski & Snowboard Mitts for Winter Walking | MEC vs. Sportmart

Questionprice is not an issue. i am looking for very warm and dry mitts, not gloves. is gortex something i should be looking for? i want a skiing/snowboard

Best Downhill Skis for Aggressive 15-Year-Old Skier: Salomon vs. Völkl

QuestionFor a 15 year old male aggresive skier. What would you recommend Salomon 10 equipe 3V for $500 used 4 times or New Volkl 5 star for $550 Hell be s

Best Socks for Warm Feet: Wool & Moisture-Wicking Options

QuestionHi, can you recommend some good quality socks for me.  Presently I use cotton and my feet are always cold.  Maybe some type of wool? Ans

Best Goggles Under $30: Recommendations for 12-Year-Olds

Questionim 12,my goggles just broke, and i need some in the 20-30 dollar range. any suggestions? AnswerHi Jake, Most manufacturers make some functional

Winter Clothing for Kids: Maine, New York & Canada Trip - Expert Advice

QuestionHi! We live in Florida. My question may be a bit odd, but my 8 yr old daugher is traveling to Maine, New York and Canada over the Christmas holiday

Best Ski Resorts in Andorra for Families & Beginners

QuestionHi, I am thinking of taking my family skiing for the first time this new year. We have a house in Toulouse in the south West of France so we were t

Best Base Layers for Winter Walking: Polypropylene vs. Fleece

Questionhi glenn, i do alot of long distance walking up here in canada in the winter. i need the warmest long johns. should i go with a polypropylene (whi

Choosing the Right Ski Boots for Your Rossignol Saphir 3 Skis | Expert Advice

QuestionA long time skiier and first time buyer of Rossignol Saphir 3 skiis. I thought it would be exciting to own my own skiis, but now i am having diffic

Best Base Layers: Glenn's Recommendation & Features

Questionhi glenn, thanks for answering me a couple weeks ago about selecting a base layer. which one would u recommend. the stanfield base layer Weigh

Skiing for Beginners: Tips, Snow Conditions & Resort Recommendations

Questionany tips for first time skiing, especially stopping? what type of snow/conditions or style of resort is best for beginers? thank you AnswerHey Rom

Snowshoe vs. Hawksnest: Understanding Current Ski Conditions & Trip Planning

QuestionThe two resorts I was considering were Hawksnest in North Carolina and Snow Shoe in West Virginia. I went ahead a booked the Snowshoe trip as there

Best All-Mountain Ski for Giant Slalom & Everyday Use - Recommendations

QuestionI have been using the Volkl p40 F1 Platinum (168 cm) ski as both my racing ski and everyday ski for the past few years.  Im looking to upgrade

Tele Ski Boots for Limited Ankle Mobility: Expert Advice

QuestionHello Lisa, I hope this finds you well.   I am a never/never tele skier (been alpine for years) and have broken all my toes in one of my fee

Understanding Ski Base Depth: What It Means & How It's Measured

QuestionWhat exactly does the base refer to in a ski report? How do they arrive at that number? AnswerHey David, The reported base is the measurement of

Telemark vs. Cross-Country Skiing: Which is Right for You?

QuestionDear Thomas, I am a Dutch guy living in Russia and we have a lot of snow here. I do a lot of cross country skiing and dont like crowds and ski lift

Snowboard Bindings & Boots: Can You Use Different Brands?

QuestionI started a new hobby-I bought a 154cm. Rust Mono Hull snowboard with bindings however the boots didnt come with it. Can I buy a different brand bo

Snowboarding Injury Prevention: How to Fall Safely

Questionhello! i just had a terrible accident when i went snowboarding.  i fell forward (toeside) and i busted my right humorous bone right off of my

Improving Downhill Skiing Skills: Speed Control & Turning

QuestionI am a fairly new skier.  I have only gone 10-12 times.  I can turn and get down both greens and blues.   My troubles come when try