Taking the Leap the Faith

Taking the Leap the Faith

I met Loyd Tinsley serendipitously while waiting to clear security at the Haley, Idaho airport. My facemask bore a small Völkl logo, which prompted Loyd to spontaneously reminisce about a pair of RTM’s he adored.  This led to a brief exchange during which Loyd...
When to Buy in 2022, This Spring or Next Fall?

When to Buy in 2022, This Spring or Next Fall?

The photo above shows a section of the ski wall at Bobo’s taken yesterday, Valentine’s Day, 2022. Note that several models are down to their last size and in a few cases the last of its kind. The light dusting of snow we’re expecting tonight could...
Calling All Ski Testers!

Calling All Ski Testers!

The Realskiers.com Test Card app makes it easy to file a report on every new ski you take for a test drive.  If this Revelation’s italicized title sounds strident in tone, it’s meant to. I hope to rouse the attention of two vital constituencies:  America’s specialty...
Don’t Wait Another Day to Get New Gear

Don’t Wait Another Day to Get New Gear

Remember the full ski racks of this fall?  That was before every man, woman and child in  America decided this was the season to get re-equipped. If you need new gear, you’d best hurry up and get it before it’s gone.  Attention Shoppers!  Please be advised that...
The Things We Do for Love

The Things We Do for Love

Scot Schmidt blasting off in Greg Stump’s classic film, Blizzard of Aahhh’s.  Photo courtesy of Rod Walker.  I first became aware of Greg Stump when Salomon North America’s Director of Marketing, Steve Meineke, and Competition Services’ longstanding...