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Heli Skiing Update

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 16th 2011 - 0 comments

Most ski areas in the west have received an abundance of snow since the season began in November. Well, the heli ski operators have had the same La Nina fortune and maybe more so. They have been counting their snowfall totals in feet and meters as opposed to inches and centimeters. Mica Heli Ski is [...]

Dakine Ski & Snowboard Screwdriver Tool

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 14th 2011 - 0 comments

We recently had a ski demo test and review at Powder Mountain in Utah, where we were constantly exchanging skis at the top or bottom of the lift. Prior to our demo session, I had purchased a few of the Dakine Torque Screwdriver Tools, knowing that we’d need a compact tool to carry on the [...]

Surface Skis: Live Life

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 11th 2011 - 0 comments

After skiing on the Surface Live Life Skullcandy Edition skis in variable conditions last week at Powder Mountain, we decided it was time to add the Surface line up of skis to SteepAnDeep.com  The Live Life’s handled whatever the mountain could throw at it, even landing the biggest airs. Our strong, young big air tester gave it [...]

PMGear Bro ? Lhasa Pow ? Short Review

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 9th 2011 - 0 comments

The PMGear Lhasa Pow, which are handmade in Reno, Nevada can really charge down any mountain with soft snow. After skiing on them for a long weekend, our Team came away highly impressed with their ability to make any kind of turn in fluffy snow and stability at high speeds. We skied the 179cm & 186cm Bro’s in up [...]

Go Ski Powder Mountain

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 8th 2011 - 0 comments

Had the pleasure of skiing Powder Mountain with Team SteepAnDeep for a nice 4 day ski demo and review session. Our whole Team came away happily surprised at the abundance of terrain and the quality of snow considering the period of time since the last storm cycle.  We were treated excellent by the entire staff [...]

Ramp Woodpecker Skis

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 6th 2011 - 0 comments

Skied the RAMp Woodpecker’s today and really enjoyed them on the groomers, hardpack and light crud.  A very quick turner, but also could handle the speed.

Independent Brands Ski Demo & Review

by SteepAnDeep
Feb 2nd 2011 - 0 comments

Below is the list of handmade & independent ski manufacturers that we are going to demo & review for our upcoming Powder Mountain session. We are hoping to get on some of their All Mountain and Big Mountain skis, but with all of the shows & events going on during this time in the U.S., [...]

Drew Tabke Skis on Praxis Concept?s

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 29th 2011 - 0 comments

Drew Tabke took 2nd Place at the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour last week at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Drew rides on the handmade Praxis Concept which has tip and tail taper and reverse sidecut underfoot. The reverse sidecut enables the skier and in this case, Drew Tabke, to have exceptional edge-hold in rockbanded no-fall zones. [...]

Mt Rose 2010

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 29th 2011 - 0 comments

I skied Mt Rose in Nevada yesterday for the first time this year. For me, it never gets old coming here as I like the small mountain vibe combined with the fun terrain of The Chutes. You can park on the Reno side of the Sierra?s in the Slide Mountain parking lot and walk to the lifts, [...]

Snowboard Price Drops

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 27th 2011 - 0 comments

These Snowboards have seen the biggest price drop recently: Artec Figment 2010 from SolsticeSupply -  $225 +Free Shipping – - Previous low $249 Burton Hero LTD 58 from SurfSide -  $270 + Free 3 Day Shipping – - Previous low $340 Roxy Eminence BTX 2010 from SolsticeSupply – $323 + Free Shipping – - Previous low [...]

Rossignol Ski Deals ? S7, S86 Freeride, Jago, Jib, Avenger

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 27th 2011 - 0 comments

Check out all of the Rossignol Ski deals and discounts. Many of these, such as the All / Big MountainS7 Freeride has finished at the top for this years ski reviews. Previous Deals: Rossignol Avenger 76 Carbon 2011 w/Axium 120 Bindings $700 + Free Shipping Rossignol Avenger 76 Ti 2011 w/Axium 120 Bindings $800 + [...]

Ski Logik Ullr?s Chariot ? Review

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 24th 2011 - 0 comments

Over the Holidays, I had the opportunity to take out the handmade Ski Logik Ullr’s Chariot ski. The Chariot’s are designed for All Mountain skiing and in the 188cm length, they are 150-101-134 and still have a surprisingly short turning radius of only 15m. After walking into the Sports Exchange in Truckee and as Jim [...] Related posts:Ski Logik ~ Handmade Ullr Chariot, Howitzer, Rave, Depth Hoar, Bomb Squad Independent Brands Ski Demo & Review Mt Rose 2010

Breckenridge The Place To Ski

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 23rd 2011 - 0 comments

For this week, Breckenridge, the new powder mecca was the place to be, as the annual rites offered to Ullr paid off in a huge way. Ullr returned the blessings by dropping over 4 feet of snow over the last 7 days, and with 26″ of those falling during the night of January 17. This [...] Related posts:Snow Forecast Winter 2010-11 2010 Summer Skiing Halfway Point 2011 Ski Season Opens

Drew Tabke Skis Praxis Concept

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 21st 2011 - 0 comments

Drew Tabke took 2nd Place at the Subaru Freeskiing World Tour last week at Revelstoke Mountain Resort in British Columbia. Drew rides on the handmade Praxis Concept which has tip and tail taper and reverse sidecut underfoot. The reverse sidecut enables the skier and in this case, Drew Tabke, to have exceptional edge-hold in rockbanded [...] Related posts:Praxis Handcrafted Skis Handmade and Independent Skis Cheap Scott Crusade 2010 Skis

Independent Brands Ski Demo & Review

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 19th 2011 - 0 comments

Below is the list of handmade & independent ski manufacturers that we are going to demo & review for our upcoming Powder Mountain session. We are hoping to get on some of their All Mountain and Big Mountain skis, but with all of the shows & events going on during this time in the U.S., Canada & Europe, we may [...] Related posts:Handmade and Independent Skis Rocky Mountain Underground Skis: The Professor, The Guyot, The Diam Bluehouse Ski Deals

Rocky Mountain Underground Skis: The Professor, The Guyot, The Diam

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 14th 2011 - 0 comments

Rocky Mountain Underground began in a garage with a hand built ski press in Breckenridge, Colorado. RMU has grown into a viable independent ski company with a unique belief that all its customers are part of the team and have a say in research & design of future products. Building better skis in America with direct feedback from [...] Related posts:Praxis Handcrafted Skis Boone Ski Sales Burton T6 All Mountain Snowboard $510

4FRNT Ski Deals

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 14th 2011 - 0 comments

The award winning twin tip, all mountaim ski can hold a GS turn, floats through the powder and is at home landing switch in the park. Want the newest model, well the 4FRNT MSP 2011 is now in stock at evo for $600 + Free Shipping. 4FRNT MSP 2010 from Backcountry ? $390 + Free Shipping 4FRNT MSP [...] Related posts:2010 4Frnt MSP Ski Deal Line Prophet, Celebrity, Sir Francis Bacon, Blend Ski Deals 2010 Rossignol VooDoo BC 90, 110 & Attraxion Echo

Recovery

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 14th 2011 - 0 comments

Hi, we had a server issue last night and we are attempting to recover some lost pages. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working to get SteepAnDeep back to its previous state. We appreciate your understanding, Lane Related posts:Get Into Ski and Snowboard Shape July 4th Skiing & Snowboarding Related posts:Get Into Ski and Snowboard Shape July 4th Skiing & Snowboarding

Discount Kids Skis: Rossignol, Volkl

by SteepAnDeep
Jan 14th 2011 - 0 comments

Time to get the little guys outfitted! There are some really good deals on Rossiginol & Volkl kids youth &  junior skis going on. Many of the listings below are cheaper than the ski lease programs being offered or for an extended rental. Check out the deals going on below. Rossignol Rossignol Avenger Pro X1 2011 [...] Related posts:Kids Skis Volkl Mantra 2010 Discount Skis 2011 Volkl Bridge Park & Freestyle Skis