The Keffalos Boys Ski
There used to be a day when I could display my kid’s artwork on the fridge with a magnet. Tempra paint and macaroni art is a thing of the past in my house. These days the website is the fridge and the artwork is ski movies. Here is the latest from Joey. He pulled together […]
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My name is Joey Aist. I am 16 years old from Anchorage, Alaska. I love skiing, and I ski as much as I can. I want to grow as a skier and be able to take my skiing to the next level. Momentum Ski Camps is the place I want to go to acheive that […]
Alyeska Headwall Opens!
April 4, 2015, Alyeska had enough snow to open both the Headwall and the Glacier Bowl. These two areas are only accesable via hiking and haven’t been open on the same day in years. Alyeska has been getting new snow for a couple weeks, and is able to build Banked Slalom Course, and a Jump […]
Experienced Design Makes a Great Camera Bag
Manfrotto’s Pro Light Camera Backpack: 3N1-25 PL www.manfrotto.us Retail price: $199 Specs per manufacturer: The Pro Light 3N1-25 PL camera backpack guarantees the fastest, split-second camera quick-draw options! This unique design goes way beyond a standard backpack. It offers three active carrying options in one, effortlessly morphing from right sling to backpack to left sling […]
Ultimate Protection & Simplicity for Your DSLR & Telephoto Lens
Ortilieb’s V-Shot Waterproof Camera Bag www.ortlieb.com Retail price: $190 Specs per manufacturer: Ideal all rounder for active outdoors people: V-Shot is a compact camera bag with waterproof zipper. 100% reliable in toughest weathers and climates it offers room for a DSLR camera with a 200 mm zoom lens, rechargeable batteries, memory card and further accessories. The V-shaped […]
Ten Tips for Getting Great Shots of Your Kids
Getting great shots of your children can be a challenge, but oh so rewarding when you get “that shot”. These ten tips will get you started. 1. Keep your camera out and ready. When shooting moving kids, you don’t have time to get your camera out of your backpack. It needs to be front and […]
Make your own grass whistles
Tips From the Trail. Ian explains how to make a whistle out of a blade of grass.
Don’t Hug these Teddy Bears–Ever
We just returned home from a great trip to Joshua Tree National Park in California. This 1,234 sq mile park is an endless playground for anyone who ventures near. From bouldering, to exploring to photography, Joshua Tree has something for everyone. Being in a desert, they also have an endless supply of cacti. The park […]
Choosing a Ski School
SKI SCHOOLS You know how to pick the perfect mountain to shred, but you may not know what to look for in a great ski school. The following tips will help you know what to look for. Low student/instructor ratio. 1:4 is ideal for 4-6 year olds, and 1:6 for older kids. Instructors certified through […]
Ski Trainers
SKI TRAINERS What is it? How do you use it? Notes Harnesses A chest harness with 2 detachable leashes Parent skis behind the child holding the leashes to guide the skier. Tends to encourage kids to lean back and ski fast—many ski instructors discourage their use EdgieWedgies A strip of rubber that connects the […]