For the past several years, debate has been brewing amongst cross-country skiers as to the merits of ski-waxing. Back when all skis had a wooden base, adding wax was essential in order to get them to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Skis need wax. If they don’t have any, they won’t go anywhere. That’s settled science, and we won’t bore you by getting into the ...

For many skiers, learning to wax your own skis is a bit of a rite of passage, a milestone of dedication to the sport. It might seem like a messy, difficult endeavor at first, but follow these six ...

Even if you do no other ski maintenance yourself, you should learn how to wax your own skis. It’s easy, you’re unlikely to screw it up, and it’s way more cost-effective than taking skis to a shop ...

Storms are dropping big snow on Lake Tahoe resorts, and there's been a flurry of activity at the California Ski Co. as hordes of skiers and snowboarders prepare to hit the slopes. In a cluttered ...

We recommend waxing your skis every 5-10 ski days, or whenever there are significant changes in temperature and snow conditions. If you notice that your bases have a dry, white look to them, or your ...

If sliding on snow is your winter pastime, you’ve almost certainly carved a few turns by now, whether up in the Cascades or on the nearest hilly street thanks to our late December blast that turned ...

The first snows of winter have fallen on the mountain West, a sure signal that it’s the time to pull our skis out of storage and prep them for the season. Below is my step-by-step plan for doing your ...

Thankfully, with a handful of simple steps, virtually anyone can wax their setup, saving time and money. A well-executed hot wax will reduce friction, keeping you sliding as fast as you dare, and it ...