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Determining Your Skier Type

Outlines how to determine your skier type

Consumer Ski Waxing

A guide to waxing your own skis with the proper ski waxing tools.

Atomic Double Deck Construction

The Atomic Double Deck technology just might be the next big thing. Offering so much range in different types of skiing style and conditions these skis just may end your search for the ski that can do it all.

Glossary of Ski & Snowboard Terms

Definitions to many common ski and snowboard terms.

Alpine Ski Binding FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about alpine ski bindings.

Alpine Skis FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about alpine skis.

Alpine Ski Boot FAQ

Answers to the most frequently asked questions about alpine ski boots.

End of Season Ski Storage Tips

A few tips for keeping your skis safe and in good shape between ski seasons.

Creating the Perfect Skiing Playlist

Jessi Kopitz gives her tips on how to construct the perfect music playlist for skiing or snowboarding. Also included are some of her favorite songs to listen to while carving up the snow.

Best Ski Resorts: Nightlife

If you’ve ever wondered where to go to get the best in both skiing and nightlife, look no further. Brad Kopitz offers his opinion on where to head in the U.S. for the best of both worlds.

Best Ski Area

Brad Kopitz offers some personal insight about where to head for the best ski areas in the United States, including his personal recommendation.

Tunes on the Slopes: Safe or Not?

Music is a big part of skiing these days, is it safe to listen to music on the slopes or not?

Backcountry Safety Guide

Tips and advice on how to remain safe when venturing off-piste to ski or snowboard in the backcountry.

How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Toasty

Call me crazy, but I’m a big fan of being warm and comfortable when I’m skiing. This warmth and comfort is especially important to me when it comes to my ski boots. I once heard a ski salesman say, “If your boots fit properly your feet should never get cold.” Since you can’t hear me [...]

Ski Clothing: Technology and Features

Let me start off this article by saying that staying warm and comfortable throughout the course of the day is essential to enjoying your day of skiing. With nearly two decades of experience as a ski instructor, and keeping in mind I’m not that old, I have seen pretty much everything when it comes to [...]

Teaching Your Kids To Ski

Steve Kopitz discusses some of his personal techniques for teaching your children how to ski.

Packing for a Ski Vacation

Owner of Skis.com, Steve Kopitz, offers some tips and advice about packing for a ski trip.

Proper Fitting of Your Ski Boots

Steve Kopitz, owner of Skis.com, explains how to make sure your ski boot are fitting properly. He also offers some personal tips and techniques to ensure a proper fit.