Erme Catino

Alpine ski retailers across the country, located in both mountain towns and urban settings, are experiencing a renaissance of the all-mountain mid-fat ski (90 to 100mm at the waist). These daily drivers have become the bread and butter for consumers and retailers. “It’s been ...read more

As skiers shift priorities, brands come along. Beyond The Core For several years, backcountry skiing (along with the sales of its related products) has been the fastest-growing segments within the ski industry. And participants are no longer the stereotypical backcountry ...read more

Backcountry safety gear continues on the path to enlightenment. Practice Makes Perfect Traveling in the backcountry requires education and, most importantly, experience—through courses, mentorship, and practice. Skiers can take multiple classes, but if they can’t properly ...read more

New goggles are loaded with features, and helmets increase safety and lose weight. Protect and Adapt  Light quality can change from the top of a ski run to the bottom. In the past, the main strategy for dealing with that was to a pick a good compromise lens. This year, more ...read more