Max Ritter

2 weeks ago | powder.com | Max Ritter

Skiers like to blame their shortcomings on their gear. Day in and day out, we say things like my skis are too heavy, my bindings pre-released, or my boots aren’t stiff enough. Sure, we can achieve performance gains by choosing better gear–I mean heck, that’s kind of my job here at POWDER–but in the end, those gains are usually marginal at best. In fact, we’re likely all complicit in the biggest sin any athlete (yes, all skiers are athletes) can make: overestimating their own ability.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Max Ritter

Ever wonder why those expensive merino wool baselayers feel so much better than synthetic materials? A new peer-reviewed scientific study aims to shed some light on why. From time to time, outdoor gear manufacturers turn to independent outside sources to back up claims they make about their product. It's common when new materials or technologies enter the market, and we see it frequently in the helmet and protection world.

2 weeks ago | powder.com | Max Ritter

Ever wonder why those expensive merino wool baselayers feel so much better than synthetic materials? A new peer-reviewed scientific study aims to shed some light on why. From time to time, outdoor gear manufacturers turn to independent outside sources to back up claims they make about their product. It's common when new materials or technologies enter the market, and we see it frequently in the helmet and protection world.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Max Ritter

Bode Miller's most recent ski brand venture, Peak Skis, seems to have closed its doors for good. As of publishing, their website is no longer accessible, social media accounts have gone silent, and local reports indicate their Bozeman, Montana HQ is quiet. A recent post in the skitalk.com forums further backs this up. The ski industry is a volatile place, with high manufacturing costs, fluctuating and unpredictable markets, and fierce competition for anyone who wants a piece of the pie.

2 weeks ago | powder.com | Max Ritter

Bode Miller's most recent ski brand venture, Peak Skis, seems to have closed its doors for good. As of publishing, their website is no longer accessible, social media accounts have gone silent, and local reports indicate their Bozeman, Montana HQ is silent. A recent post in the skitalk.com forums further backs this up. The ski industry is a volatile place, with high manufacturing costs, fluctuating and unpredictable markets, and fierce competition for anyone who wants a piece of the pie.