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Völkl Early Releases! 2019 Mantra M5 and Women’s Secret
Tahoe’s “Miracle March” has skiers celebrating and calling in sick to work. Start Haus got another great score in March - an early release of the new version of Volkl’s... -
New Gear Alert! Salomon to Reinvent BC
Salomon Shift – Shaking Up Backcountry Bindings For a long time now, backcountry skiers had a fundamental choice to make: the lightest, most efficient binding design for going uphill, or... -
The Importance of Mouth Guards
Small but Mighty: Mouth Guards for Skiing A mouth guard is one of the least expensive pieces of ski gear you can buy, and it not only protects your teeth... -
Praise for the THULE RoundTrip
Are you like a garage sale when trying to get your gear together in the lodge or your car, arriving at your next Mountain Collective resort? The Thule RoundTrip Boot... -
Focus on Performance with Leki Race Gloves
Numb fingers can ruin a day on the mountain - especially if you spend time waiting at the top and your finish time is on the line. Start Haus in... -
Check Out the Best FrontSide Carvers
Skiers have been enjoying a 30" base at Squaw Valley | Alpine Meadows, Sugar Bowl and Mt. Rose (36") since Thanksgiving, and Northstar and Boreal have been cranking out more.... -
POC: Protect Yourself on the Slopes
Protect Yourself on the Slopes: POC SPIN Helmets, Clarity Lenses & POC Layer at Start Haus Can you believe that ski helmets have only been widely used for less than... -
Summer Prep for Race Training
Every year around late July and early August we get our annual influx of ski racers heading to the whiter pastures of the Andes and Southern Alps. Others are heading... -
Take a Peak Inside the Giant Factory
At Giant Bikes, they take pride in hand build bikes from the ground up. The family owned business strives for quality over quantity, and this principal shows in their bikes.... -
Flat vs. Clip Pedals: A Rundown
When selling a mountain bike or simply talking upgrades with customers, one of the most common topics we cover is pedals. Pedals can be a tad tricky to choose: first... -
Getting the Most Out of Your Ski Boots
You’ve heard the old refrain, “boots are the most important part of your gear setup.” This is for good reason; a pair of uncomfortable boots can ruin a weekend, an... -
Cold Feet? Got Heaters
Got cold feet in those race boots? Check out what the man Jim Schaffner does to remedy that:
