Staying fit with the Swiss
Our new Snowgrrl contributor Tracie, based in the Swiss Alps, shares her and her friends’ tips for staying fit off season. Fall in the Alps Chilly air, vivid colors, and frosty peaks peer over us from…
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Skiing economics (part 1)
For many outdoor enthusiasts along the Front Range, the Labor Day holiday represents an important weekend to acquire season passes and gear at hugely discounted prices. Those planning to stay in the mountains for several…
Echo Mountain – sweet & small
For a lot of Denverites who love snow sports, a typical weekend goes like this: Friday: decompress after a hard work week. Saturday: relax, see friends, enjoy a delicious meal, go to sleep by 8:00…
Vail’s Skadifest = skiing, swag, and wine
Snowgrrl was lucky to attend Vail’s 2nd annual Skadi Vail Women’s Ski Fest two weeks ago. Advertised as a two-day snow goddess extravaganza featuring two full days and nights of schmoozing with like-minded women who…
Warren Miller’s new book makes skiing great again
During this election season, we can easily get bogged down in issues, poll results, party affiliations, debate performance critiques. But at least one person has kept his mind where it belongs — on the slopes! …
ThermaCELL HeatPacks: reduce, reuse, really warm
April is earth month, what better time to celebrate another green initiative in the snow industry? Now instead of buying individual hand warmers and disposing of them after a day on the mountain, we have…
GO PUCK: portable power on the hill
Ever made plans to meet up with friends at the top or bottom of a lift, but you don’t see them, and when you try to send the “where u @?” text, you find that…
NILS Raina jacket: sleek and sophisticated for slopes or city
The best part of being a snowgrrl, hands down, is testing out new products received from various manufacturers. This spring, Snowgrrl has had the opportunity to enjoy a sneak peek at many beautiful and functional…
Mountain tested: 2xU Elite Compression Socks
From hitting the slopes to soaking in the jacuzzi, any outdoor native knows to enjoy the icy temps you need to dress for them! While braving it on the mountain you don’t need to worry…
Mountain tested: NILS Mariska jacket + Melissa long/tall pants
Last weekend, SnowMan hosted Snowgrrl at his fabulous winter retreat in lovely and luxurious Vail, Colorado. This gave SnowGrrl the opportunity to mountain-test the NILS women’s ski apparel she’s been sporting in the city: the…