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Nordica La Nina Review - Women's Powder Ski
One of our absolute favorite women's powder skis is the Nordica La Nina. Based on another favorite, the Nordica Patron, we weren't surprised when our female testers came back with... -
Tahoe Backcountry Skiing - Hidden Peak
A cold Sunday morning that promised to turn into a spring-like sunny day meant there was no reason to rush for a dawn patrol on Tahoe's west shore, so I... -
Dynafit Mercury Review - The Backcountry Ski Boot to Beat
Each year our staff, including America's Best Bootfitters instructor and Start Haus owner Jim Schaffner tests dozens, if not hundreds of ski boots. This year, we're lucky to be working... -
HEAD REV 90 Ski Review - A Sleeper All Mountain Ski
Every year certain skis get all the hype - all the attention, while others seem to fly under the radar. The HEAD REV 90 is one of those skis -... -
Backcountry ski boots that can really ski - Tecnica Cochise, Lange XT 130 & Fischer Ranger
One of the most exciting areas of development in ski boots has been in backcountry ski boots, and specifically in backcountry ski boots that ski as well as normal alpine... -
Powder Ski Comparison - Soft Snow Ski Smack Down
We've brought you the all mountain ski comparison of crazy 98s, threw down with a big mountain ski comparison of skis between 100 and 110 mm underfoot - and now... -
Why we love POC Ski Helmets, Protection & Goggles
POC has been growing in popularity over the last few years, both for ski racers and recreational skiers - for good reason. Their ski protection is some of the best... -
Big Mountain Ski Comparison - The Mid-fat Grudge Match
UPDATE: Check out the 2014 big mountain ski comparison here. Last week we took a look at our most popular category, the 98 mm under foot skis, in an all... -
2013 Blizzard Black Pearl Review - Women's All Mountain Ski
The Blizzard Black Pearl (Now only $480! Click Here) Women's Ski became an instant hit at the Start Haus as soon as our testers got on it - and if... -
All Mountain Ski Showdown - The Big Comparison
UPDATE: See the 2014 all mountain ski comparison here. If you've taken a look at our blog, you've probably noticed we've paid a lot of attention to 98(ish) mm underfoot... -
2013 Dynastar Exclusive Legend Paradise Review
We've been on a little bit of a 98 mm underfoot all mountain ski kick lately here on the blog, but we haven't hit on many women's models. The Dynastar... -
2013 DPS Wailer 112 RP Hybrid Review
Take a quick look around the internet and you'll see a lot of excitement for this ski - the TGR forums alone a aglow with rave reviews for the DPS...