For many skiers, learning to wax your own skis is a bit of a rite of passage, a milestone of dedication to the sport. It might seem like a messy, difficult endeavor at first, but follow these six ...

Every millisecond counts when an athlete has his or her shot to win the gold at the Olympics. So whether it be Mikaela Shiffrin’s skis for slalom or Chloe Kim’s snowboard for the halfpipe, the art of ...

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Which ski waxes are best? Similar to goggles or gloves, ski wax is another accessory that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. However, it’s an essential product if you want to maximize your ...

For maximum enjoyment on the slopes, whether you’re looking to glide with ease or race quickly downhill, affixing wax to your ski or snowboard is essential. Wax helps ease friction on the mountain, ...

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There's nothing like starting a new ski season on a pair of new skis. But if that's not in the budget this year, don't fret--there's a hack for making your old skis run like new: the stone grind, a ...

The perfect wax job may help skiers in the halfpipe or on the race course, but it has the potential to cause trouble for professional wax technicians, who inhale fumes as they melt wax onto ski bases.

On a slushy, warm day in February, Eric Straubhar buffed the wax on a child’s ski. Straubhar manages the rental shop at Bogus Basin, a ski resort outside Boise, Idaho. He said it had been a few years ...

CARBONDALE, Colo. — Peter Arlein came dressed to the Shark Tank stage as if he were about to ski down a mountain – with his jacket zipped, helmet strapped and goggles secured, he pitched his company's ...