Blogs
Claudia’s Guide to Tahoe
Lake Tahoe, just a three-hour drive from San Francisco, or just one hour from Reno, is the accessible, family-friendly destination with something for everyone! Counting down, here are seven Lake Tahoe ski resorts that should be at the top of your family’s bucket list.
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Guide to the Best Hakuba Public Onsen, Japan
Onsen are a unique slice of Japanese culture and for Japanese people and tourists alike, hitting the snow and visiting onsen go hand in hand. There is not better way to unwind from a day on the Hakuba slopes than relaxing in an onsen, or two!
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Support Local Ski Industry This Year
There’s no better way to support the industry that you love, the sport and the country that you love through these tough times than to book your annual ski trip locally this winter.
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Gloves vs Mitts - which one is better for me?
Nothing could be more divisive than the age old debate of ‘Gloves vs Mitts’ - it’s almost as passionate as snowboarding vs. skiing! Do you want the dexterity of gloves or the inherent warmth of mittens?
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Snowboard Boot Flex Guide
Finding the right boot often makes the difference between the most epic day ever and the worst day of your snowboarding career. There are so many little things that can determine this now, with snowboard boot companies making boots more comfortable.
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The 411 on Snowboard Boot Lacing and Construction
There are a few features included in snowboard boots that you might think have nothing to do with how they’re going to fit, but believe me – they make huge differences! The way a boot laces up, for example, correlates directly with how much pressure is put over your arch and around your ankle.
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Oakley Prizm Lenses - Leading The Way On Lens Versatility
By now, you’ve probably heard about Oakley’s Prizm Lens Technology. Not just limited to Snow Goggles, Oakley has been using Prizm Technology in its entire technical glasses range for a couple of years now with incredible results.
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Avoiding Goggle Fog
Having your goggles fog is one of the most frustrating things you can deal with up on the hill. It always seems to happen when it’s least helpful… Even on the sunniest of days, you can end up being unable to see anything in front of you.
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Snow Helmets - Features and Size Guide
The amount of snow helmets on the market at the moment can make choosing pretty difficult. There’s subtle differences between them all, but how do you know which one is best for you?
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Powder Boards & Japan
Do I need a Powder specific snowboard for my trip to Japan? If you are lucky enough to be going to Japan this summer, you will be needing a snowboard that will handle deep powder snow. You may be thinking about just taking your normal board and seeing how it handles but there are a few reasons why you should consider taking a powder specific board with you.
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SNOWBOARD CAMBER EXPLAINED
These days picking a snowboard can be a pretty confusing experience. Since the invention of rocker, there have been so many camber profiles invented even I get confused. This makes for an exciting time in snowboarding as there are cool new shapes to try but when it's time to buy...
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Resort Review: Tomamu Ski Resort Japan
Japan has become the most popular ski destination for Australian skiers and snowboarders by a long shot and there is a good reason why. Waist deep powder, no jet lag, good dollar conversion and packages that make a week at most Australian resorts seem very expensive. Most Australians congregate in two ski areas in Japan even though there are hundreds of other resorts that offer better value and much fewer crowds.
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