Skiing and snowboarding are a lot of fun. Accidents do happen no matter how good a skier you are or how careful you are. One of my ski friends got a concussion standing in the lift line after being run over by an out of control skier. Wearing a helmet can help protect your head, … Read more
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
Around March and April every year we start getting bombarded with emails and adds trying to get us to spend $700-1000 for an Epic or Ikon pass. Do these passes really make sense? Should you buy an Epic or Ikon Pass? Let’s discuss trip planning and how to make sure your really saving money with … Read more
Should you buy or rent skis? If your thinking about learning to ski or skiing for a while you might be thinking of buying your own skis. There are a lot of things to consider when deciding whether to buy skis or keep renting. Cost, convenience, terrain, and ability level are all things to consider. … Read more
Are you a skier looking for a new ski helmet but don’t want to break the bank in the process? The OutdoorMaster Kelvin 2 ski helmet could be for you. Let’s take a detailed look at this ski helmet and see how it stacks up to other low cost helmets. Keep reading for our review … Read more
The OutdoorMaster Pro ski goggles are one of the most popular ski goggles on Amazon. I jumped at the opportunity to try out a pair recently to see how good a goggle that cheap can really be. The answer is clear. They are an incredible snow goggle for the price. They easily stand up to … Read more
The Smith I/O Mag goggles are the latest version of the popular Smith I/O ski goggle range. The I/O Goggles have easy to swap toric lenses. The Mag version adding magnetic swapping to them. The I/O Mag is available in 3 sizes. The XL being OTG compatible. They are available with a wide variety of … 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