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You want to know what is going on in the US ski market? All you have to do is look at the automotive industry.I live in the Midwest and ski both the mountains AND the Midwest. As others have mentioned, it really depends on where you ski most. I have a... -
You want to know what is going on in the US ski market? All you have to do is look at the automotive industry.And I drive a 8-cylinder Suburban because our 5 kids and Newfie can't fit in our Volvo V70 wagon!
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You want to know what is going on in the US ski market? All you have to do is look at the automotive industry.My perspective is that educated, experienced, and above average # day (annual) skiers know what they like and to each their own. I appreciate a...
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You want to know what is going on in the US ski market? All you have to do is look at the automotive industry.I am a big fan of hatchbacks. Handle like a car, get very good gas mileage, and are almost as good at carrying stuff as a small SUV. There are...
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Two-Year Product Cycles
Like the ivory-billed woodpecker, the multiyear product cycle in the ski industry was thought to be extinct. But we are seeing a resurgence of... -
The Numbers Game: Bindings, Part 1
We have done skis and boots in our Numbers series ... and what brings them together? The binding. The binding is probably the most misunderstood... -
The Numbers Game: Boots, Part 3
Every manufacturer trickles down the features it feels are relevant to the lower-level and softer boots. Some manufacturers do offer canting... -
Can You Still Double Down on Being a Ski Bum in Reno?
What is the cost of living your dream as a Tahoe ski bum? What are you willing to give up? The Tahoe Basin has the same issues with affordable... -
So, You've Never Skied Before ....
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I’ve been there, just where you are. You are a grown-up who has never skied before. You are thinking about going to a ski resort and giving this... -
The Numbers Game: Skis, Part 1
Not much spoils fun more than logic: logic is the antithesis of fun. Numbers are logic, numbers are not fun. I hear numbers being thrown out like... -
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Homage to the Fixed-Grip Chair
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It’s tough to do a tribute to an existing thing, a current workhorse. Yes, we can lump fixed-grip chairs together with skinny skis, 8-tracks, my... -
The Numbers Game: Boots, Part 1
Let's think about the purpose of the ski boot. Besides keeping the foot warm and dry, what is it designed to do? To transmit your energy to the... -
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The Numbers Game: Boots, Part 2
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Oh boy, these are some of the most “missed” numbers: mis-understood, mis-represented, and mis-referenced. We see flex ranges from 50 to 150 for... -
Remembering Ed Chase 1951-2015
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We lost a giant of the ski industry in the past year, the one and only Ed “Sleez” Chase. We all know Phil and Steve Mahre, but they will be the... -
Exclusive: Glen Plake Signs With Transpack!
Backstory: About a month ago, I contacted Transpack about becoming a sponsor here at Pugski. During the conversation, Gene, the owner, mentioned... -
Press Release: Daron Rahlves Joins Flylow
Daron Rahlves is one of the most decorated U.S. skiers ever. His 12 World Cup wins include the Masters/Daytona 500/Super Bowl of ski racing: the... -
The Displaced Skier
Getting ready for the season when your home mountain is not near home I was lucky enough to spend a winter living in Denver before moving back to...
