All skiers know that different slopes have different colour codes. The blue slopes are easiest, red slopes are more difficult and black slopes require a quite good skiing technique. I was always wondering if there is unity in colour-coding the […]
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How to prepare for skiing season during summer?
Late Spring and Summer are the periods when skiers should not just wait for Winter. Summer practice is important not just for professional skiers but also for recreational ones. Here are my bits of advice on how to prepare in […]
Continue readingBest Cross Country Skis in 2023 [as seen at World Cup races]
The FIS Cross Country World Cup 2022/2023 is over. Johannes Klaebo [Fischer] and Tiril Udnes Weng [Atomic] claimed the victory as world cup champions. It is the right time for us to check which brands were the most successful in […]
Continue readingBest Alpine Skis in 2023 [as seen at World Cup races]
The 2022/2023 Alpine World Cup season is over. Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin ran the show all season long. Their talent is impressive but part of their success depends on the material they use. We counted all podium places during […]
Continue readingFIS Cross Country World Cup Calendar 2023/2024
FIS Cross Country World Cup Calendar 2023/2024 FIS Council approved the calendar on 24th May 2023 You can download the pdf version of the 2023/2024 FIS Cross Country World Calendar here
Continue readingFIS Alpine World Cup Calendar 2023/2024
FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar 2023/2024 Calendar was approved by FIS Council on 24th May 2023 Download a pdf version of FIS Alpine World Cup Calendar 2023/2024 here How are the World Cup points awarded, and how are the World Cup courses set? […]
Continue readingWho will win FIS Alpine World Cup in 2023/2024?
Marco Odermatt and Mikaela Shiffrin are the defending champions. Let us know in the poll below who will be the champion in the 2023/2024 season? Men FIS Alpine Overall World Cup 2023/2024 Winner Ladies FIS Alpine Overall World Cup 2023/2024 […]
Continue readingAre Men Alpine Skiers faster than Ladies?
The common feeling is that men professional alpine skiers are faster than women professional skiers. Though, it is not easy to prove it. Usually, even the competitions at the same places have different course lengths and poles set for ladies […]
Continue readingProfessional versus recreational ski equipment – differences
Watching a professional downhill race live on the slope is an exceptional experience. Even in front of the tv, you can see the speed and extreme danger racers are willing to undergo in pursuit of fame, points, and medals. But […]
Continue readingFIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023
FIS Alpine World Ski Championships 2023 was organized from 6th February until 19th February 2023 in two French ski resorts: Courchevel and Meribel. Courchevel Eclipse Area and Meribel Roc De Fer Competition Area are just 15 minutes by car from […]
Continue readingAlpine Junior World Ski Championships
Alpine Junior World Ski Championships is an ideal event to recognize young talents that will dominate FIS World Cup races in upcoming seasons. The 2023 Junior World Ski Championships will be hosted by St. Anton, Austria (with an exception of […]
Continue readingQuiz: What do you know about FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships?
Alpine skiing World Championships is the strongly followed event. What do you know about it? Check out the schedule of the upcoming FIS Alpine Skiing World Championships 2023 in Courchevel/Meribel.
Continue readingFull Heel Release Ski Bindings – Same Performance, Same Comfort, More Safety?
Tyrolia, a subsidiary of Head, is presenting new alpine ski binding that should reduce knee injuries by 50% (These results are officially confirmed by independent studies completed at the University of Innsbruck). Tyrolia Protector ski bindings claim to be the […]
Continue readingA Definitive Guide to the Best Heated Ski Socks
Imagine the warmest thermal ski socks and add an external source of warmth. That would be a dream of many cold-feet skiers. And now the dream comes true. Heated ski socks have become a standard for skiers suffering from cold […]
Continue readingAn Ultimate Guide to the Best Ski Boot Dryers
There is no worse feeling when you put up a ski boot and find out it is wet. That can entirely destroy your planned ski trip. Drying your ski boot (alpine or nordic) is essential for many reasons. First of […]
Continue readingCross-Country Ski Bindings – SNS and NNN system difference
A beginner in cross-country skiing faces a lot of questions. He has to choose skis, wear, but one of the hardest questions is one about the bindings. It causes a lot of misunderstandings as there are two major cross-country ski […]
Continue readingThe Ultimate Guide to the Best Heated Ski Jackets and Vests
A cruel cold and freezing can destroy every skiing session. The good thing is an external source of heat can keep that warmth. You can use heated ski socks and gloves and even ski jackets. How do they work? And […]
Continue readingOutdoorMaster 2022/2023 Shopping Guide for Ski Goggles
There are three fundamental questions you need to ask yourself before shopping for snow goggles. First, you need to know what lens shape you prefer, what VLT means, and what your budget is. All three answers give you the filter […]
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