What do you think of when you see snow? YES , to get moving with the ski equipment or the snowboard outside. With the recent precipitation last few winters up north it has really been fantastic. It's important to compare brands, look for specials and also to know your size. Protection is very important in terms of frostbite prevention.
Please follow these guidelines:
Condition yourself for skiing with preseason exercises.
Take lessons to develop the ability to ski slopes of your choice.
Study trail maps to select suitable runs.
Become familiar with hill coding signs and trail markers.
Obey traffic signs and regulations set out by the ski area.
Be alert to changing weather conditions.
Know the location and phone number of the nearest first-aid station or emergency medical service.
Ski with a friend.
Secure long hair, loose clothing and scarves. They may be caught by lift or machinery parts.
Before making your first run, loosen up your muscles and check bindings on your skis for proper release.
Use properly fitted, adjusted and maintained equipment.
Use safety straps or brakes to avoid having runaway skis.
Ski under control to avoid other skiers or objects on the hill.
When skiing downhill and overtaking others, call out that you are passing to the left or right.
Skiers traversing a slope in opposite directions should pass to the right of each other.
Always stop in areas where you are visible.
Look for approaching downhill skiers before entering a slope from a side or intersection trail.
When walking or climbing in a ski area, wear skis and keep to the sides of trails or slopes.
A lot of our visitors mentioned this site to us and suggested to look at the closeout and yard sale section since it's up to 60 percent off on equipment.
Ski and Snowboard Items for the Family
swany winter gloves
    | SWANY Winter Gloves & Mittens | ||
| Swany America Corporation, backed by SWANY Japan, represents over 60 years of glove manufacturing expertise. Currently, Swany supplies technical racing gloves to the US Snowboard Team, the U.S. Luge Team, the U.S. Bobsled Team, ... of America, and the National Ski Patrol. We made the decision to carry Swany gloves and mittens for the following reasons: They offer superior quality, construction and warmth. Swany gloves and mittens are ... | |||
| SWANY SX1 Ski and Snowboard Glove - Kids | $27.95 | |
| The SX-1 winter glove consists of a waterproof, breathable Super Drymax and nylon ... fleece inner liner for extra warmth. There's even a bite tab for pulling gloves on when your hands are full. Finally, there's an embossed double ... grip and dexterity without bulk. In short, this is the "Cadillac" of winter gloves. SHELL / INSULATION Taslan Dryshell: Nylon and Synthetic Fabric ... | |||
| How to Use Chemical Hand and Toe Warmers | ||
| The question has come up about how chemical warmers should be used as the ... the manufacturer recommends not putting them in contact with skin. Many gloves and mittens have a "pocket" where the warmers are meant to be ... is a layer between the skin and the warmer in this case. look at the Swany Gloves and Mittens and you'll see examples of these. Some people use a ... | |||
| Swany Glove and Mitten Fitting Guide | ||
| Following are some guidelines to help you choose the right sized SWANY Glove or Mitten. Unless you are a racer and want the tightest fit possible while still maintaining movement, gloves allow a fair amount of latitude. Below are some guidelines that ... enxt larger size. Please remember, they are only guidelines and if the gloves or mittens don't fit, you may exchange or return them under our ... | |||
| SWANY SX-15X X-Cell Leather Ski and Snowboard Glove - MEN'S (B... | $99.95 | |
| SWANY SX-15X X-Cell Leather Ski and Snowboard Glove - MEN'S (BLACK AND GRAY) The SWANY SX-15X X-Cell Ski and Snowboard Leather Glove is a very warm ski and snowboard glove with a reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
| SWANY SX-23X X-Cell Leather Ski and Snowboard Mitten - MEN'S (... | $99.95 | |
| SWANY SX-23X X-Cell Leather Ski and Snowboard Mitten - MEN'S (BLACK) The SWANY SX-15X X-Cell Ski and Snowboard Leather mitten is the warmest SWANY mitten available. This ski and snowboard mitten includes a reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
| Men's SWANY SX14X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Mitten (ALL BLACK) | $68.40 | |
| The SWANY SX-14X Ski and Snowboard Mitten is a very warm ski and snowboard mitten with a leather reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
| SWANY SX-13X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Glove - BLACK MEN'S | $68.40 | |
| The SWANY SX-13X Ski and Snowboard Glove is a very warm ski and snowboard mitten with a leather reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
| SWANY SX-13X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Glove - DARK GRAY / LI... | $68.40 | |
| SWANY SX-13X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Glove - DARK GRAY / LIGHT GRAY - MEN'S The SWANY SX-13X Ski and Snowboard Glove is a very warm ski and snowboard mitten with a leather reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
| SWANY SX-14X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Mitten - WOMEN'S (ALL ... | ||
| SWANY SX-14X X-Change Ski and Snowboard Mitten - WOMEN'S (ALL BLACK) The SWANY SX-14X Ski and Snowboard Mitten is a very warm ski and snowboard mitten with a leather reinforced palm and heat pack pocket. The SWANY SUX family of gloves and mittens are a combination of the best features of the ski ... | |||
The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) recently announced that the U.S. Freestyle Championships will return to world-class 