Parents usually want the best for their children, but when it comes to ski gear for the littlest skiers, there really isn’t much to differentiate one ski, boot or binding from another. We’re all hard-wired to protect children. As near as I can tell, the “we” in...
Jan’s in Park City, UT has maintained an impeccable reputation for customer service since it first opened its doors under founder Jan Peterson. In this week’s Revelation, I share the backstory behind Jackson’s List, a new feature on Realskiers.com. ...
The future of Alpine skiing as we know it is very much in doubt. These little tykes may very well be part of the last generation of skiers. Ski resorts generally do what they can to lower barriers to kids’ participation, like discounts for kids’ tickets and...
No, this is not your intrepid Pontiff sailing high over the Alps, but an actual Nordic jumper possessing all the skill and talent your blessed Chief Prelate lacks. This is the posture I imagined I was in when I slammed nose-first into a Vermont hillside. I have a...
Alpine boot soles now come in three different iterations. Pictured here, front to back, are Gripwalk, an Alpine sole with replaceable sole pads, and a monoblock racing sole. Which one is right for you? Last week, I illuminated to what degree the recreational skier...
