Meet the 2021/22 Indigenous Scholarship Recipients
The future of snowsports is one that is diverse, welcoming, and inclusive. But it won't happen on its own; we have to create it. That's why we've teamed up with Deenaalee Hodgdon, a member...
SHOP TALK
Gatekeeping In Snowsports And Why It’s Not Cool
So, what is gatekeeping; and why is it important? Well, the concept of gatekeeping is preventing others from joining or having access to something - be it a social class,...
We're Still Not Done Advocating For Inclusive Sizing | FemiGnarly
Plus size social media influencer Marielle Williams penned a piece for The Cut, “Apparently, I’m Too Fat to Ski.” My response was, “homegirl, preach” since my work experience in women’s apparel has...
Skiing on Indigenous Lands
In snowsport, we engage with indigenous lands and culture almost every day. Instead of saying “I snowboard at Sierra,” it’s time to say “I snowboard on the stolen lands of...
Winter Wellness: Top Tips For Self-Care In SnowSports
In snowsport, it is easy to assume because we are doing exercise, out in the mountains, and having a whole load of fun that we are practicing mindfulness in snowsports....
Diversify Your Feed: Discovering Underrepresented Riders
In 2021, and the wake of all things social media, what better way to start than by “diversifying your feed,” to learn more about the people on Instagram using their...
Alone In The Outdoors: Safety Tips For All Your Solo Outdoor Adventures
There’s always a certain amount of caution that should be taken in the outdoor world. However, that being said, we firmly believe that all people should be able to get...
To wax or not to wax, that is the question
In some places the snow has begun to fall. The orange and red of changing Aspen blend into the white of the alpine. It’s romantic really. Until you remember that...
Ski & Snowboard Ratings Explained
We know it can be hard to navigate all the technical terms that help to explain where a ski or board will perform best, so we took away the stress...
Breaking down snowboard binding placement
You might be asking yourself, where do I mount my snowboard bindings? We're going to try to help you answer that question.
Confessions of a Halfpipe Skier
Who says you can’t be both fierce and feminine? Pro halfpipe skier, Jeanee Crane-Mauzy, believes these two things are synonymous. As a professional halfpipe skier, she shreds the pipe with fierce...