How To Guides

5 Must-Have Items When Skiing or Snowboarding

Are you brand new to alpine sports, having just purchased your skis and poles, boots, or a snowboard, and wondering what else you need? Or maybe you already know how to ski, but are finding…

Advanced Ski Boot Customization

In this video, Peter Kunstadt and Erik Dinardo of Kunstadt Sports, will guide you through the many possibilities of customization available to make your ski boots fit any foot perfectly. Whether you need more room…

Behind the Scenes : How Detachable Ski Lifts Work

In this video, Martin Rochon, Mountain Director at Station Mont Tremblant, takes us on a tour of the Duncan Express (Doppelmayr Quad Detachable Chairlift), explaining the major principals of how detachable ski lifts work, as…

Behind the Scenes : How Snowmaking Works at Ski Resorts

We often take for granted the snow on the ground, but ski resorts are not in a position to do the same. Snow is essential to their operation and success. With the ever unpredictable weather…

How To Choose the Right Skis and Bindings for you

Downhill skiing is an exciting sport and a fun activity, but as with any sport it is important to choose the right equipment. Downhill skiing requires a different type of equipment than cross-country, snowboarding and…

How to Layer for Skiing

As with skiing itself, choosing the right outfit for a day on the slopes comes with a learning curve. You need to find a system of clothing that works for you - with the "system"…

How To Properly Fit and Size Ski Boots

In this video, Peter Kunstadt and Krista Bellinger of Kunstadt Sports, will guide you through the process they use to fit a skier to a ski boot, thus ensuring comfort and maximum performance. How To…

How To Select the Right Ski Boots for you

In this video, Peter Kunstadt and Krista Bellinger of Kunstadt Sports, will guide you through the many choices of ski boots available, as well as the process of selecting the proper ski boot for you.…

How To Ski Without Breaking the Bank - Part 1 : Lift Tickets

Skiing has long been regarded, along with hockey and golf, as one of the most expensive sports. Lift tickets, equipment, and travel to faraway destinations: all of these costs add up and make skiing a…

How To Ski Without Breaking the Bank - Part 2 : Equipment

Since its widespread emergence in eastern Canada in the 1950s and 1960s, skiing has been considered one of the most expensive sports for Canadians to pursue. Today, however, faced with climate, population, and recreational changes,…

How to Tune your Skis at Home

Properly maintained skis are essential for maximum performance, and skier satisfaction. Expert Peter Kunstadt gives you a great tutorial on how to do this essential task on your own equipment, thus making sure you are…

Ski Demo Days

In this video, Peter Kunstadt of Kunstadt Sports will explain the benefits of Ski Demo Days at the ski mountains. A ski demo day is the perfect way to demo and compare new skis in…

Ski Tracks, one of the essential ski apps for your smartphone

Available for Apple iOS and Android, Ski Tracks is a great app to have, to get the lowdown on all the stats of your latest ski outing, or adventure. Utilizing GPS tracking built in to…

Skiing: The Benefits of Family Snow Holidays

Snow holidays are great for families for a variety of reasons. From time to play and enjoy each other's company, to staying fit and healthy, family skiing is an opportunity for pleasure and health combined.…

Snowboard and Binding Selection

Choosing the right type of snowboard and binding can be difficult. With so many options it can be confusing to decide which snowboard will suit your needs. Follow experts Peter Kunstadt and Mike Davey of Kunstadt…

Snowboard Boot Selection

In this video, Peter Kunstadt and Mike Davey of Kunstadt Sports, will guide you through the many choices of snowboard boots available, as well as the process of selecting the proper boots for you.  We…

Walk more: a resolution worth making

Over the last few weeks, you've probably eaten a plate or two of shortbread cookies, enjoyed a few too many glasses of wine, had far too many late nights, and even with all the running…