Gear Review & Tech Talk

What’s new in ski equipment and apparel technology? Granite Chief will keep you informed with the ski industry’s latest innovations and how to use them to make you a better consumer and a ripping skier.

  1. Black Crows Join the Wall at Granite Chief

    Black Crows Join the Wall at Granite Chief

    Each Spring the ski industry hosts a demo day promoting the next season’s ski line up. It is a great opportunity to ski test new models and updated skis within lines that we already carry. Plus it's a time when we tryout some of the new indie ski company startups. Black Crows wasn't even on our radar yet. ...
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  2. Understanding Waterproof Ratings & How Testing Is Performed

    Understanding Waterproof Ratings & How Testing Is Performed

    By Treas Manning Every sales associate in every ski shop talks about the waterproof rating of a particular piece of skiwear. Many depend on the manufacturer’s product hangtag and some actually pay attention during the product clinics given by the company’s tech rep. But sadly, very few ski shop employees really understand the testing technique or what the rating...
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  3. Here's Our Stance, What's Yours?

    Here's Our Stance, What's Yours?

    Here's Our Stance, What's Yours?
    By Gunner Wolf There are many ingredients to a properly fit ski boot. One of the most underrated and overlooked aspects are stance or balance which is both lateral canting and fore and aft balance. Being canted and balanced correctly not only improves your skiing experience but also helps your comfort level tremendously because you are now standing in...
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  4. Quick Guide to Tahoe Ski Passes

    Quick Guide to Tahoe Ski Passes

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  5. Roxy Biotherm | Keeping Your Skin Fresh

    Roxy Biotherm | Keeping Your Skin Fresh

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  6. Star Struck | Best Places for Stargazing in Lake Tahoe

    Star Struck | Best Places for Stargazing in Lake Tahoe

    Star Struck | Best Places for Stargazing in Lake Tahoe
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  7. Atlas Snowshoes | Peak Series

    Atlas Snowshoes | Peak Series

    Think all snowshoes are built the same? Well think again. Atlas Snowshoes are designed with different purposes, and choosing the right ones can be crucial to your success. Whether you're headed out for days on end, or just want to take Fido for a stroll, Atlas has a snowshoe designed to make the most of your time spent tromping around...
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  8. Plaid and Flannel | A Winning Combination

    Plaid and Flannel | A Winning Combination

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  9. Ski Service Card | Save 50% through August 31st

    Ski Service Card | Save 50% through August 31st

    For a short time each year Granite Chief offers the Ski Service Card, affording members a 50% discount on all ski, boot, and binding services.  Ski Service members also have an edge on demo-ing and previewing the latest ski and boot technology developments before the products are released to the public.  Our Demo Day & Pig Roast, a member exclusive...
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  10. Tips and Tricks for Your Next Excursion | Take Your Camping to the Next Level

    Tips and Tricks for Your Next Excursion | Take Your Camping to the Next Level

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