Better Skis… Through Sawblades
I don’t mind twintips. Really, I don’t. Going backwards can be fun from time to time, and who on earth
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Author: Frank Konsella
Tech Tip: Steep Skinning and Switchbacks
Bumped from an older post… Skinning up steep switchbacks can be a frustrating experience, and can be really energy-intensive without
Read MoreAdvanced Switchback Techniques
Bumping an older post… Sometimes doing the splits as I showed in my previous blog post is a little uncomfortable,
Read MoreNew Year’s Day
On New Year’s Day, I was joined by Rachel Ertz, Mike Records, and Nick Matisse for another South Side lap.
Read MoreChipeta Falls 1.5.13
With decidedly average ski conditions and a persistent weak layer that won’t be going away anytime soon, Brittany and I
Read MoreLake City Ice Park 1.2.13
Once our local ice climbing opportunities ended when the snow finally started to fly, the Lake City Ice Park was
Read MoreLow Tide on the South Side 12.30.12
A few years ago, a friend of mine joked that I should rename this site “AggressiveSouthFaceSkiing.com”, since I was skiing
Read MoreTeocalli South Face 12.22.12
Back in November, while we were patiently (or was it impatiently) waiting for snow, we were also taking notes on
Read More3rd Annual Gift Guide
Yes, we know it’s a little late. We procrastinated. But if you’re reading this, you probably did too. You can
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