An inside look at how we make custom skis Have you ever given thought to how skis are made? The process inside our slopeside factory, located steps from Telluride Ski Resort, differs significantly from big brands that are mass produced. Each pair of skis we build is precision crafted to match that particular skier’s needs, […]
Read ArticleA How-To on Avalanche Rescue By Jake Hutchinson This article is a refresher for backcountry skiers on the topic of avalanche rescue technique. This is not a substitute for an avalanche rescue course or snow-safety class. The more education you can receive and real-life practice you can perform, the better. In my experience, many skiers […]
Read ArticleEpisode 8: Chris Davenport – Speaking The Language Of The Mountains Chris Davenport is our apostle of skiing, spreading his fiery passion for a floating turn across the hills. On this episode of Next Level Skiing, the lifelong student of skiing shares how learning the basics, grabbing the bull by the horns, opening all your […]
Read ArticleGive a one-of-a-kind gift this season “Wagner Custom is a small US ski factory that helps people find their mountain mastery through its unbelievably sweet, custom-fit, tailor-made skis.” – SNOW Magazine Every year, Wagner Custom handcrafts just a few of the world’s best skis. Each ski we precision craft is dedicated to an individual skier’s […]
Read ArticleEpisode 7: Klaus Obermeyer – It’s Easier To Ski Than It Is To Walk Klaus Obermeyer is a living legend. The 98-year-old skier has had the amazing privilege of witnessing every technological advancement in skiing from the sport’s beginning. From nailing his shoes to boards pried from a crate to creating the tools that keep […]
Read ArticleEpisode 6: Tom Hackett – Get Something Out Of Every Day On this episode of Next Level Skiing we get to chat with Dr. Tom Hackett, a ski patroller turned world-renowned orthopedic surgeon. Despite his vocation, he really doesn’t want to see you in his surgical suite. Dr. Hackett’s research into the biomechanics of skiing […]
Read ArticleEpisode 5: Jim Lindsay – Building From The Feet Up Jim Lindsay is a master bootfitter in Aspen, Colorado. He works at BootTech creating custom boots for skiers. Our advice? Spend some time with your bootfitter. Really. Carve out the afternoon and drop the coin. A good bootfitter, like Lindsay, can change your ski life. […]
Read ArticleA closer look at six popular “medical facts” By Alan Safdi, M.D., FACG Dr. Alan Safdi is past chairman of the Section of Gastroenterology at Deaconess Hospital and served as co-founder and president of the Ohio Gastroenterology and Liver Institute. Dr. Safdi is board certified in internal medicine and gastroenterology, and is a Fellow of […]
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