Explore ski and snowboard gear guides, buying advice, sizing tips, mountain knowledge, and expert insights from Rocky Mountain Ski + Sport.
Welcome to The Daily Shred, the Rocky Mountain Ski + Sport guide to getting more out of your time outside.
From choosing the right skis or snowboard to understanding gear, finding a setup that fits your budget, preparing for your next mountain day, and learning what actually matters when shopping new or used, we're here to make outdoor gear a little less complicated.
Our team spends every day around skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, rentals, repairs, and the people who use them. The Daily Shred is where we share what we've learned, without the unnecessary jargon, pressure, or assumption that you already know everything about the sport.
Whether it's your first day on snow or your hundredth, there's always something new to learn.
Spend less time overthinking your gear and more time using it.
The Daily Shred
Beginner's Guide to Buying Your First Ski or Snowboard Setup
Buying your first ski or snowboard setup is exciting. It's also an excellent way to discover that winter sports have approximately 400 pieces of terminology nobody bothered to explain to...
New vs. Used Ski & Snowboard Gear: Which Should You Buy?
Do you actually need brand-new ski or snowboard gear? Sometimes. But definitely not always. New and used equipment both have legitimate advantages, and the right choice depends on your budget,...
How to Choose the Right Snowboard: Size, Width & Flex Explained
Choosing a snowboard shouldn't come down to whether the graphics look cool. Although we're not going to pretend that doesn't matter at least a little. The board underneath those graphics...
How to Choose the Right Skis: Size, Width, Flex & More
Shopping for skis can get confusing fast. Length, waist width, flex, ability level, terrain, rocker, bindings, suddenly buying a pair of skis feels like you need a degree in ski...