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OnTheSnow Ski and Snowboard Gear Guides give you all information you need to choose the right winter products. Learn about sizing skis, get the best fit for ski boots and pick the right equipment for your skiing style and ability level. Should you rent kids skis or buy? Find gear discounts or see if there is a cheap alternative. Select the right ski clothes and the essential accesories. OnTheSnow's gear guide will help you pack your ski bags for every type of family ski trip.

Up close and personal with next season's skis. Image by Sherri Harkin/sharkinphoto.com.

Jill's Blogging While Testing New Skis For You: Day One

Testing skis is nothing like clothes shopping. Aside from the obvious - men actually like to shop for skis, finding a ski you like is not black and white. You don't love... Full article

 

Big ski trade show gets underway in Denver.

Huge Snowsports Trade Show Opens; Jill's On Site

Wintersports equipment and fashion suppliers rolled into the Colorado Convention Center Thursday (Jan. 28), packing the place for the biggest ski industry "wedding" in three decades. Denver and the Snowsports Industries of... Full article

 

The Perfect Holiday Gift: Spend Some Green and Go Green

The future of skiing is inextricably tied to the future of our plant. The health of the ski industry relies on plentiful snow and we all want to do our small part... Full article

There are many factors to have in mind while choosing skis, such as length, width, weight, flex pattern, and sidecut.

Which Ski Is Right for You?

So many choices out there. Here's how to start making the right ski choices. Full article

 

Make sure you have quality boots.

Secrets To Getting The Most Out Of Ski Boots

Before you buy any other gear, it's a good idea to spend a few dollars on a quality pair of ski boots - they can make you ski better. Full article

 

Everything for your ski trip can be packed into one or two bags with a little preparation.

Packing a Ski Bag for Your Next Ski Trip: Here Are Some Easy Tips

Going on a week-long ski vacation requires a lot of equipment and clothing. But, with a little preparation you can bring everything you need in only one or two bags. Full article

 

Don't forget to pack the extras.

Eight Things You Never Should Be Without On The Mountain

Have you thought about the dozens of incidental items that can make the difference between a good ski trip and a great one? Here are our suggestions. Full article

 

There's help for aging knees.

Here's Help For Aging Knees

You'll be pleased to learn that there's help on the way for your aging knees, particularly if you are an aging baby boomer. Full article

 

Should you buy your skis or rent them on the mountain? There are advantages to both.

Ski Equipment: Rent or Buy?

Whether you've just started skiing or you've been tearing up the slopes for years, you may be asking yourself, "Should I continue to rent ski equipment, or is it finally time to... Full article

 

Image by Sherri Harkin/sharkinphoto.com.

It's All In The Tune For Second Test Day: Jill's Blog

Jill's blogging each day of OnTheSnow.com 2010-11 ski testing program. Read why the tune is so important to you, plus another look at what's ahead. Full article

 
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