Stay Warm with Mittens and More, From Oyuki Last winter, three families tested Oyuki mittens for me. Their reviews were glowing. The Bado Mitt for Toddlers Here’s what Kevin said, “These gloves were a game changer for my two-year old. They fit well. The interior of the thumb is white so it was easy to […]
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Is It Time for New Ski and Snowboard Gear?
I know. It’s summer. You’re still in beach, bike and (darn it!) back-to-school mode. But if you can spare a moment, now is a perfect time to do a family ski gear inventory. Why? Because late summer is when many ski shops and online retailers offer the best deals on last year’s gear. Helmet and […]
Slant Skis: Handcrafted Skis from Lake Tahoe
A few years ago, my sons and I skied Squaw Valley and visited the Slant Skis factory. Josh Bennett, the company founder, gave us a tour and we learned a lot about how skis are designed and built. And while I had every intention of writing about this experience, I never did (sorry Josh). So […]
Spring Cleaning for Skiers
When ski season comes to close, it’s time to mend, clean and store your gear. Clean, Tune and Wax Your Skis Caring for your skis at the end of the season makes good sense. From a financial point of view, you’ve invested money in your family’s gear, so it’s important to preserve and protect that investment. […]
Gear Notes: Heat Holders and Thermacell (Giveaways)
Heat Holders Socks, Baselayers and Leggings Heat Holders is a British company, with distribution in North America, founded by David Doughty and inspired by the less-than-warm thermal socks his young son once wore for soccer. With a background in the sock industry, Doughty wanted to craft thermal socks that would actually be warm. So, he developed an […]