Double Chairlift The first true ski chairlift was built in 1936 by James Curran. However in Colorado, the Gunnison Ski Club installed the states first ski lift at Pioneer Ski Area. Before the chairlift there was a lot of hiking and the occasional T-bar involved. Since...
What is Ski Binding DIN? How-to-choose-bindings Ski binding DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung, or German Institute for Standardization) settings were developed to help skiers determine the appropriate amount of force needed to release their bindings in the event of...
Types of Skis Different Types of Skis Stepping into a ski shop can be overwhelming. A sea of shapes, sizes, and labels confronts you, but knowing the difference is crucial. Skiing isn’t just about the descent; it’s about matching your gear to your passion....
Colorado Mountains in Winter Oh, Colorado in the winter. It’s a wonderful time of year filled with endless opportunities for frostbite, hypothermia, and general misery. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting way to ruin your winter, be sure to check out...
Ah, winter. The time of year when the snow falls, the hot cocoa flows, and the skis come out to play. Before you hit the slopes, there’s one thing you don’t want to forget to do and that’s wax your skis or board. We put together a simple guide to...
