How to Telemark: part 2
Editor’s note: Editor’s note: Tracie Max Sachs reports from the Swiss Alps on her telemark lessons in two parts. This installment focuses on practicing telemark skiing and reactions from onlookers. Ready Set . . ….
United by Blue – comfort & eco-consciousness
Anyone who knows me, knows that I take my responsibility to the planet seriously. Some may consider me a bit judgmental of those who don’t share that particular view. I once hiked with a guy…
Free hotel stays via Bonvoy Rewards
Free/comped stays Some influencers love the “free travel” showcased on their feeds. However, the adage that there’s no such thing as a free lunch (or expensive swag) rings true here. Do certain people with an…
10,000 Lunges to Paradise: The Art of Télémark Skiing (part 1).
Editor’s note: Tracie Max Sachs reports from the Swiss Alps on her telemark lessons in two parts. This installment focuses on preparation and learning about telemark skiing. For several years, I considered taking up…
Confessions of a sick blogger
Keeping up with snowgrrl is not always easy. I have a full time job as an IP lawyer, albeit with my own practice, and so many other demands on my time. I know that the…
Breckenridge adventure
Last week, I had the opportunity to explore a Breckenridge adventure with a private guide. Ben Pleimann, who works not only as an instructor and private mountain guide, but also trains other instructors, guided and…
DÆHLIE hits the hills
Editor’s note: My friend Colin and I recently tried out several items from Dæhlie. I’ve been wearing the women’s Airnet Wool base layers, and my friend Colin has been testing out the men’s Airnet wool…
Sweet Protection Helmet Review
Item Reviewed: Sweet Protection Switcher Helmet Reviewed by “QUICK CHICK” , Tracie Max Sachs Tracie is a 5 time World Cup Champion in Speed Skiing. She is the American Women’s record holder, and 4th fastest…
Let it snow! We’ve got Korkers
We were happy to review both a men’s Korkers Polar Vortex boots and a women’s version called Snowmageddon. Dr. Dan wrote the majority of this review, with some comments from me as well. Dan tested…
Ski Resolutions
With the New Year comes the opportunity to wipe the slate clean and consider 2019 resolutions. I offer, for your consideration, nine ski resolutions you should think about adopting. I plan to check off at…