This winter we took a long weekend road trip to experience Michigan Upper Peninsula skiing. Michigan, in general, is not really thought of as a skiing destination. The upper peninsula of Michigan is one of more rural out there places in the United States. There are a dozen or so ski resorts hanging out north … Read more
Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort is located near Cadillac, Michigan, about a 3-hour drive from Detroit. My first experience was several years ago after buying a new set of skis in the spring and I needed somewhere still open late season. Caberfae Peaks has a 485-foot vertical drop, 4 chair lifts, and quality snowmaking and grooming. They … Read more
Powder days are great. No skier in their right of mind will ever tell you they don’t love powder days. Living in South East Michigan, we just don’t get that much snow and we don’t have tall mountains. Can you still ski powder? Yes, you can. Let’s talk about where to ski powder in Michigan. … Read more
The midwest has a lot more and better skiing than it gets credit for. The character of midwest skiing is unique in that our vertical drop is small compared to out west or out east but our snowfall can be pretty significant due to the Lake Effect of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. What skis … Read more
In the debate of Gloves vs Mittens for skiing. Which options is better for you? Both gloves and mittens work well for skiing. It mostly comes down to personal preference. Both gloves and mittens have their advantages and disadvantages for downhill skiing. You will see many people wearing both on any given day at any … Read more
Are you looking for a good, full featured, ski helmet but don’t want to break the bank? The Smith Mission MIPS Ski and Snowboard helmet could be the helmet for you. It has most common features such as adjustable venting and removable ear pads. It has MIPS for your safety and anti fog vents for … Read more
Getting new skis is one of the happiest days for any skier. There is nothing like picking up a new set of skis and heading to the slopes. Do you need to wax new skis before skiing on them the first time? Do they come waxed from the factory? Will you hurt them by not … Read more
I’ve been skiing a pair of Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95 for 3 seasons now. Shaggy’s Ahmeek 95 is an all mountain ski produced by a local ski builder from Boyne City, Michigan. Can a small company from northern Michigan produce all mountain skis that perform? Absolutely. These are the best set of skis I’ve ever owned … Read more
Do you wear prescription glasses when you ski and looking for a good performing OTG ski goggle that won’t break the bank? Do you just want a solid basic set of ski goggles without any fancy swappable lenses. If you are, the OutdoorMaster OTG Ski Goggle could be for you. These are a great simple … Read more
The Anon M4 Toric goggles are the latest design from Anon Optics. The M4 goggles feature the latest toric lens with Perceive technology. They have the slickest magnetic lens swapping system out there and an integrated facemask. If you are in the market for high performance ski or snowboard goggles you should check them out. … Read more