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Hazen Woolson | Shreddit Showdown Entry 2019
Hazen Woolson | Adult Division | Home Mountain: Squaw Valley. -
Bob Terwilliger | Shreddit Showdown 2019 Entry
Bob Terwilliger | Adult Division | Home Mountain: Mary Jane/Winter Park -
Colin Gordon | Shreddit Showdown Entry 2019
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Jedidiah Kravitz | Shreddit Showdown Entry 2019
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Wax is dead - Introducing the Phantom Permanent Waxless Glide
There is no easy way to say this…Wax is dead. Well, kind of. Every season you head into your local ski shop looking to speed things up a bit on the mountain with a fresh layer of wax. Or, maybe you spend a few evenings during the winter months with your tried and true iron-on method. Well, the ski industry... -
Granite Chief Demo Day and BBQ - April 7th!
We know it's mid winter but we want to make sure your getting ready to test next year's line-up. Every year we treat our ski service card holders to a day of demoing next years skis from all of our favorite brands. Not only can you try out any ski we've got on hand, but if... -
Julia Mancuso Gets Fitted Up for Retirement
A pair of Pink Panther Lange Ski Boots and a new hip; Julia’s recovery is 99% after multiple injuries over her World Cup career and able to ski hard and enjoy her retirement. Mancuso splits her time between Hawaii and Tahoe. Skiing, training and surfing with her husband will always be a part of her life. When she comes home to... -
Whatcha Pack’n? Are you loaded up with the right ammo when headed into the backcountry?
Author: John Clausen - Granite Chief crew - Arva Snow Safety representative No, we’re not talking about caliber, we’re talking about snow safety gear, and more. This is the stuff ya need to have for a “mission complete” outing, to save your you know what if things go south. Whether you are passing through the boundary gates at Alpine... -
DIY Waxing - What You Need
DIY Waxing – What Ya Need By: John Clausen, Granite Chief staff and past Holmenkol wax tech rep. For many skiers and snowboarders, taking care of “boards” at home, or in the locker room, is a worthy endeavor. Waxing improves ski glide, and eases turn initiation. So, whether you are looking to get across flat sections... -
BEERS . BRATS & AIRBAGS | Sierra Avalanche Center Fundraiser
Avalanche Awareness, Snow & Backcountry Travel A Sierra Avalanche Center Presentation NOVEMBER 16, 2018 6:30 - 9pm . Friday Granite Chief Ski & Mountain Shop Each November, just before the snow flies, Sierra Avalanche Center and Granite Chief team up to present the latest in snow safety practices and how to improve your avalanche awareness. Sierra Avalanche Center...
