Helmet Safety – Are You Wearing One?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Ski N See

It’s not just a fashion statement, more and more skiers and riders are opting in to the idea of wearing a helmet on the slopes for safety. According to a National Ski Areas Association, in the 2009-2010 ski season, 79% of children under the age of nine wore ski helmets. However, only 32% of men ages 18-22 wore them. The NSAA also says helmet use tends to increase with ability level. They say 26% of beginners in 09-10 wore helmets, but 55% of advance riders protected their domes. Continue reading →

Ski ‘N See More, with Two New Shops

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Ski N See

Ski ‘N See Ski Shops is excited to announce the addition of two more ski and snowboard shops, complimenting its growing convenience across the Wasatch Front.

“We can’t have a ski shop in every neighborhood, so we try to be strategic about placing shops that are either at or en route to Utah’s major ski resorts,” says Ski ‘N See Owner Roy Ostendorf. “Our goal is to create customer value through convenience, selection, and great service.” Continue reading →

Time for Service: When Gear Needs Some TLC

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ski N See

Not all skis and snowboards are created equally. Before deciding to buy gear, a little research will go a long way in avoiding unexpected service expenses to keep your equipment in top performance condition. There are more options for cross-country than alpine, but “waxless” does not mean maintenance free. Continue reading →

Rental Reservations vs. Walk-Ins

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ski N See

As more of the world becomes Internet driven, more ski shops are offering online ski and snowboard rental reservations. Here are just a few of the pros to renting gear online:

No standing around filling out forms while trying to keep your kids from running through the racks of ski gear. Your forms are printed and waiting for you at the shop.
Most ski shops offer a discount for reserving your gear ahead of time.
Getting what you want. The likelihood of getting your gear level and/or brand of choice is greater if you ask ahead.
You can schedule your time to know if you need to pick up your gear the morning you are skiing or the night before.
Renting online gives you the ability to weigh options of convenience and price.
Placing a rental reservation cuts down the amount of time in the shop and increases the amount of time on the slopes!

Reserve Skis Online: http://www.skinsee.com/rentals.html

Be Enterprising About Your Transportation Choices

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Ski N See

Nothing could ruin a ski vacation faster than not making it up the the ski resort. Some resorts, like those in the Park City area, do not require much canyon driving or very steep terrain. But other canyons can wind around at steep grades. Add some snow or icy conditions and you might end up heading back to your hotel. Continue reading →