Gear Review & Tech Talk

Lupo T.I. I.D. Dalbello added the all new Lupo T.I. with I.D. liners and it is a backcountry skiers dream boot. Designed for tech bindings these boots are for those who skin, hike, and climb to get to their skiing destinations. The extra burly cuff lock integrated into the design allows functional strides without compromising its freeride abilities. With extra rubber for...

Industry leaders in innovation Picture this; a small group of Granite Chief employees huddled around our boot fitting area waiting to hear about the latest and greatest from Smith. The rep walks up, drops a brand new pair of lenses on the ground, and starts stomping on it. You could say they had our attention. What was extremely impressive was...

 Do you really have the necessary gear? There is a plethora of information out there on backcountry gear. But how do you decipher through it all to find what you really need? We are here to break down the backcountry gear guide and simplify it for your situation. The reality is we all have different agendas when heading into...

Infrared For The Win Ski waxing can become somewhat of a chore when you do it alone in the garage. Or maybe you’re one of those people that never wax (you should be taking care of those skis!) Either way the ski techs here at Granite Chief have you covered. Welcome to the infrared waxing world. This...

The DPS Story DPS was founded in 2005 when professional skier Stephan Drake formed a partnership with top ski engineer Peter Turner. The two men set out with the inspiring vision of making perfect skis for the true die-hard skier. Since then they have redefined ski shape and construction. They made the first all prepreg carbon fiber sandwich ski and...

Merino Wool Tired of being uncomfortable during your outdoor activities from too many layers? Well Icebreaker’s merino wool base layers are a great way to stay warm, dry and comfortable. You can wear these base layers under your ski gear or during your backcountry adventure. You can even wear them around under your casual clothes for extra warmth. Merino is...

On The Rise Skid lid, brain bucket, noggin knocker, helmet head. The jargon goes on but the fact of the matter is that helmet usage is seriously on the rise. Head injuries are the second most common injury skiers experience according to a study done by the NSAA. In the 2002-03 winter season only 25% of all skiers and riders...

Are you heading into Granite Chief for a Custom AM-Fit boot fitting? Be sure to make an appointment by calling us at (530)587-2809 The boot fitting process takes upwards of an hour but you only need to be here for 15-20 minutes while we scan your feet and get exact measurments. By Gunner Wolf Your ski...

fac·tion - a state of conflict within an organization. Faction was started by a group of freeskiers who saw a void in the market and were dissatisfied with what was being produced in the ski industry. Large companies we're supplying their race teams with top technology and thought freestyle skiing was a hobby at best. Angry and energized a group of freeskiers...