Freeride skiing is awesome — there’s nothing like it in the world. Well, I guess freeride snowboarding is pretty close. Freeride skiing is about freedom and riding, dropping a line and riding it with your natural style. It’s about ripping up the rule book, discarding resort boundaries and smirking at groomed snow. Freeride skiing takes the sport back to its roots, natural off-piste terrain, away from the lifts and pistes. A growing freeride skiing rejuvenation has been taking place over recent years as more people adrenaline rush of riding natural terrain. Riders of all styles can attack the mountain as they want with few defined boundaries or requirements. Skiers use varying approaches from high speeds to more technical routes or...
Living her BAÏSTLife. Over the next few weeks, we will be highlighting our BAÏSTLife Crew, which is made up of several talented athletes who push our brand to the limit and always live their BAÏSTLife. First up, is Morgan Dinsdale, ski guide and big mountain free skier, from British Columbia. She has such a huge love and passion for skiing and it is truly inspiring and motivating. Morgan claims her true purpose in life is to share her immense love for nature and the outdoors with others, which led her to her calling as a ski guide. Want to know more? Read on and get a peek into Morgan’s life: How long have you been skiing/riding? I’ve been skiing as long...
Glove manufacturers have discovered what the rest of us have long known: Layers are key. Many are moving toward glove "systems" - a combination of liners and shells that can be worn together or separately as conditions demand. High-tech fabrics that minimize moisture and maximize warmth are standard this season.
You can tell a lot about a person by their gloves. Like our hands, they tell our truths. Worn down palms, lightly ripped seams. Soft, supple leather. For those of us whose adventures draw us to the cold, to those early morning summits, to those late-night hikes under the full moon, these mitts, those gloves; they are the fabric of our lives. Every crease, every scuff, tells a story.
While skiing is a great sport for people who love adventure, it is also an activity that will frequently expose you to cold weather. With this in mind, it is crucial to you have the right gear to protect your body from the cold and avoid potential health hazards while you are high up on the slopes.