One of the benefits of working at a ski shop is that you get to see, touch, and learn about the wide diversity of equipment available to skiers and riders. There is a down side. It is tempting to acquire equipment! This season I did acquire a few new things. And I thought it would
Where is one of the few places you could be where the temperature is 11 degrees and you have a big smile? The obvious answer is a ski mountain. That was the situation for me this past Tuesday. As I pulled into the parking lot at Mount Sunapee the thermometer in the car registered 11
Okay, so technically I didn’t get first tracks on the mountain, but it was first tracks of this ski season for me. And it did take place at Mount Sunapee. The headline is therefore figuratively correct. How were conditions you ask? Given there has been precious little natural snow and that temperatures have been favorable
The crew at Avie’s Ski / Sports just wanted to wish everyone a very happy New Year! Just a reminder that the shop will be closed New Year’s Day, and will reopen on Saturday January 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM. Until then, we wish you all a very happy and safe holiday. And don’t worry,
Avie’s Ski / Sports has put together a few ski packages. Each bundles the skis, boots, and bindings that work together to make your time on the slopes more fun. And you get to save a few bucks, which is never a bad thing. Let’s explore a bit. Game Improvement Package Have you been renting
Much of my time spent at Avie’s Ski / Sports is in the “back shop.” That’s the area that smells of hot ski wax and burning “ptex.” Ptex is the plastic used to repair the base of snowboards and skis. I half-jokingly tell Ted that my time in the back shop is cheaper, and more
Avie’s is a very large store. The large space ensures ample opportunity for social distancing well beyond the norm. Entrance doors are being kept open. That helps ensure circulation of plenty of fresh air. Employees are masked—except for Bixbie the dog. Hand sanitizer is available in multiple convenient locations. We respect the pandemic restrictions, and
Vermont has just released an update to their planned approach for access to ski resorts during the current pandemic. To read the details, click the VT SKI & RIDE hyperlink here, or their logo above, to get to their website. Keep in mind that this is their plan as of November 12th, 2020. This plan
Some were looking out the window this morning and moaning and groaning about the wind whipped white stuff flashing by. Sad thoughts of short days, slippery walkways, and shoveling driveways filled their heads. A shake of the head and a return to the morning news was their best response. Others, myself included, looked out the
Right now there are three Ski Specials available at Avie’s Ski / Sports. And you don’t want to miss these. Here they are: Blizzard Race Ti (178 cm) — Okay, if you have never been on a race ski, you need to. Seriously. A few years ago I told Ted I wanted a ski to
