Being a ski instructor

QuestionHello Lisa, Recently in my speech class we  have been assigned to give a formal speech on a job we would like to have when we are older. I hav

Top Race Skis

QuestionI am interested to know what is top ski manafacturer in the World Cup across all diciplines. Thanks, Sean   AnswerDear Sean -- The top racer

ski binding

QuestionMy right ski binding began to squeek last season and felt a bit loose. Its 17 years old. I have new boots but still have the recreation skiis. How

How do i become an instructor?

QuestionHi my name is Megan Poppi. I am 17 and I live in Australia and i have always wanted to be a snowski instructor its my lifelong dream and passion.

gortex mitts

Questionprice is not an issue. i am looking for very warm and dry mitts, not gloves. is gortex something i should be looking for? i want a skiing/snowboard

downhill ski equipment

QuestionFor a 15 year old male aggresive skier. What would you recommend Salomon 10 equipe 3V for $500 used 4 times or New Volkl 5 star for $550 Hell be s

footwear/socks

QuestionHi, can you recommend some good quality socks for me.  Presently I use cotton and my feet are always cold.  Maybe some type of wool? Ans

question..............

Questionim 12,my goggles just broke, and i need some in the 20-30 dollar range. any suggestions? AnswerHi Jake, Most manufacturers make some functional

Outdoor Gear

QuestionHi! We live in Florida. My question may be a bit odd, but my 8 yr old daugher is traveling to Maine, New York and Canada over the Christmas holiday

Skiing in Andorra, Spain

QuestionHi, I am thinking of taking my family skiing for the first time this new year. We have a house in Toulouse in the south West of France so we were t

clothing

Questionhi glenn, i do alot of long distance walking up here in canada in the winter. i need the warmest long johns. should i go with a polypropylene (whi

finding a ski boot to match my skiis

QuestionA long time skiier and first time buyer of Rossignol Saphir 3 skiis. I thought it would be exciting to own my own skiis, but now i am having diffic

base layer

Questionhi glenn, thanks for answering me a couple weeks ago about selecting a base layer. which one would u recommend. the stanfield base layer Weigh

first time

Questionany tips for first time skiing, especially stopping? what type of snow/conditions or style of resort is best for beginers? thank you AnswerHey Rom

What are good Ski Conditions

QuestionThe two resorts I was considering were Hawksnest in North Carolina and Snow Shoe in West Virginia. I went ahead a booked the Snowshoe trip as there

finding the right ski

QuestionI have been using the Volkl p40 F1 Platinum (168 cm) ski as both my racing ski and everyday ski for the past few years.  Im looking to upgrade

the right boot

QuestionHello Lisa, I hope this finds you well.   I am a never/never tele skier (been alpine for years) and have broken all my toes in one of my fee

Skiing Reports

QuestionWhat exactly does the base refer to in a ski report? How do they arrive at that number? AnswerHey David, The reported base is the measurement of

telemark vs. cross country skiiing

QuestionDear Thomas, I am a Dutch guy living in Russia and we have a lot of snow here. I do a lot of cross country skiing and dont like crowds and ski lift

Bindings with different boots

QuestionI started a new hobby-I bought a 154cm. Rust Mono Hull snowboard with bindings however the boots didnt come with it. Can I buy a different brand bo