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 ...

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 ...

On a slushy, warm day in February, Eric Straubhar buffed the wax on a child’s ski. Straubhar manages the rental shop at Bogus Basin, a ski resort outside Boise, Idaho. He said it had been a few years ...

Which ski waxes are best? Similar to goggles or gloves, ski wax is another accessory that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. However, it’s an essential product if you want to maximize your ...

Which ski waxes are best? Similar to goggles or gloves, ski wax is another accessory that is commonly overlooked until it’s too late. However, it’s an essential product if you want to maximize your ...

With so much concern about the environment and personal health up here in Summit, why do we keep using PFC-based ski waxes? I think about the huge amounts that end up in our water supply come the ...

CARBONDALE, Colo. — Peter Arlein came dressed to the Shark Tank stage as if he were about to ski down a mountain – with his jacket zipped, helmet strapped and goggles secured, he pitched his company's ...

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 ...

Skiers and snowboarders love to go fast. They seek the thrill that comes from strapping on a pair of freshly waxed planks (or just one) and gliding down a mountain trail with controlled speed through ...

There's nothing like starting a new ski season on a pair of new skis. But if that's not in the budget this year, don't fret--there's a hack for making your old skis run like new: the stone grind, a ...

For maximum enjoyment on the slopes, whether you’re looking to glide with ease or race quickly downhill, affixing wax to your ski or snowboard is essential. Wax helps ease friction on the mountain, ...