When the temps start dropping, we start getting ready for winter trips to snow-covered ski resorts. But every adventure is different, and we pack differently, depending on the destination. We're here with tips for families who frequent local slopes — and for folks planning a road trip or venturing via plane to more majestic mountainscapes.
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Every year, we look forward to reading the gear guides and reviews in outdoor magazines. They’re scientific and thorough, but the tests take place out west, and as an east coast outfitter, we want to know more about how the gear will perform in our gnarly, ever-changing conditions.
The temps are dropping and the flakes are falling; that means winter is on the way! The big question is, are you ready for opening day? Don’t wait until you are on the mountain to find out something is broken or no longer fits. Here are our top tips on how to get you and your gear ready for the best season yet
In general, we recommend getting a tune-up at least once at the start or end of each winter season. Tune-ups are an important part of keeping you and your equipment safe on the slopes.