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We're skiers but we love mountain biking. Here's your guide to bike categories, materials, pedals, tips, technique & so much more.

Here we are again, at the end of another (epic) winter of skiing. So let's talk about how to best store your gear for the off-season. Believe us, it will be worth it when you pull them back out in the fall!

Before you plant spring tulips in your packed-out ski boots, let's talk about aftermarket boot liners. We consulted our hometown expert and here's what she had to say.

We know your brain is starting to think "beach weather"! But you have one more thing to do before you put your skis away: order a new pair of Wagner skis now. Seriously.

You may think bindings are the least sexy piece of your gear. But considering that they’re responsible for keeping your sexy legs attached to your sexy hips by releasing when you need them to and staying attached when you don’t, you may want to reconsider that notion. Here is what you need to know.

If you think about it, skiing is a pretty weird sport: We strap two boards on our feet, grab two pointy sticks, and slide downhill with hundreds of...

We know that there is nothing sexier than a shiny new pair of skis. (Especially if they’re custom made from Wagner.) But listen up, people: The single most important piece of your gear is your boots.

Venture to resorts like Telluride, Aspen, A-Basin, Jackson Hole, and even Whistler—not to mention backcountry lodges all over the world—and you’ll see half the folks wearing baseball caps that say Wagner Custom Skis. Read on to find out we got started and why we know our skis are right for you.

Do you know what question pro skier Eric Hjorleifson gets asked the most? It is “What mounting point do you use?” We fill in some of the blanks for this hot topic.

The spring of 2019 is down in the history books as the most epic avalanche season in living memory. Massive slides wiped out roads and forests, and...

I am not a ski instructor. Nor am I a coach. But I have been an editor for ski magazines for more than 20 years, which means I've read countless instruction features. Here I go through the best tips I've gleaned through the years.

The sun is out, the arms are bare, and the soft corn is getting pushed into big mounds of snow. In the springtime, even your go-to groomers get rutted with slush bumps by the end of the day. What makes the best bump skis?

Ah, powder. To purr through the velvety deep, we skiers will wake up at ungodly hours, drive white-knuckled up icy mountain roads, and make up elaborate excuses to skip obligations that stand in our way. Here’s what you need to know before you buy specialty skis for surfing the deep.

Despite all those images of blower pow you see in all the mags, most of the time we are skiing groomers and chalky steeps. However, with the right tools on your feet, you will quickly realize that carving is cool. Here’s our guide to the skis that will make every day (almost) as fun as a powder day.

If you decide that Wagner Custom Skis are the perfect gift, we can send you a gift packet that will include a personalized letter for your gift recipient.

Eventually, any ski will reach retirement. How long can you expect solid performance from an older ski? Here, we look at when it's time to get new skis.