There are few things in skiing that work quite as well as being early. Every powder addict in the world knows the...
On Being Early
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Revelations
Skier, Know Thy Feet
Wherever there’s snow on the ground, the frenzy has started. Last season, the U.S. ski market hit high-water marks in...
Your Next Ski
If you’re like most advanced skiers, you’d like your next pair of skis to do everything well. Even if you aren’t the...
Measuring Up
Prospective modern-day ski buyers do assiduous research, checking every online advice purveyor for clues in its...
Silver Skier Reflections and Selections
Aging isn’t for the faint of heart. It takes fortitude to slide out of bed when every sinew seems to have ossified...
The First Five Minutes
Last week’s Revelation, “Take the Leap of Faith” inspired some thoughtful critiques among the Realskiers faithful,...
Take the Leap of Faith
If you are totally content with your skiing, able to master any condition with grace and style, this Revelation isn’t...
Understand the Brand
When considering which ski is right for you, don’t just compare thumbnail model descriptions, helpful though they...
Why Your Ski Boots Hurt
An alarming number of skiers assume that ski boots hurt, period. Every boot they ever put on, beginning with rental...
A Sommelier for Your Feet
How do you become a great boot fitter?Start by fitting a few thousand feet. Jim Schaffner applying his craft at Start...
Your Boots Aren’t All That Need to Be Fit
Eventually, all skiers learn the importance of getting their boots properly fit. It may take more than a season...