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Hestra Heli Ski 0

Skiing

Hestra Heli Ski Gloves: Mitt vs. 3-Finger – Which Should You Choose?

This review reflects my own honest opinion, and I purchased both of these gloves with my own money. I spend between 60 and 75 days a year skiing in various conditions, from groomed trails to powder bowls, often in freezing temperatures. My ski days are usually long, so keeping my hands warm and fully functional is essential. If you’ve ever suffered from cold, stiff fingers, you know how quickly that can ruin an otherwise amazing day. After many trials and glove failures, I finally settled on Hestra’s Army Leather Heli Ski gloves — specifically the Mitt, which I’ve owned since...

Avoid ski injuries 0

Skiing

How to Avoid Injuries on the Slopes: Tips for Older Skiers

Any skier will tell you there’s nothing like a cool, clear winter day on the slopes: working your way down soft, white snow, navigating mogul after mogul as the sun beams through the trees. However, as we get older, our joints deteriorate, and our ability to recover from one of these spectacular runs may start to feel more limited. Fortunately, if you’re an older skier, there are several tried-and-true strategies you can use to minimize injury and stay in shape on the slopes. “Dialing it Back” “Dialing it back” doesn’t mean avoiding challenges altogether; it’s about tackling them when the...