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Meet Luca Robillard...   Balancing school and ski racing, Luca is a passionate and dedicated student athlete. Luca understands the importance of setting a goal and working each day to turn that goal into reality. Luca's successes are directly related to his unmatched ability to see his efforts all the way through. The 2017-2018 season was...

Meet Mike Friece!     "We don't go into the mountains seeking comfort and security. Exposing ourselves and leaving our comfort zone is what makes us feel alive and procures us with sensations we continually look to feel again: - Bruno Compagnet   Where are you from? Norwood, Massachusetts Where's you learn to...

    Your yoga practice is not about matching your mat to your water bottle, this ancient practice is meant for you to develop your best inner-self. Luckily, while you’ve been busy focusing on you, Prana has been busy taking care of the all the other ‘outer’ details. Specifically, this summer’s most diverse piece of clothing...

From the Racer eX blog by Edith Thys Morgan As of last week, all of the major national ski teams have been named. With 30 athletes on its A, B and C teams, and no men’s World Cup slalom team, the US Ski Team wins the award for most difficult and most age-restrictive criteria. Powerhouses like Switzerland, Austria, Italy...

Granite Chief staff picks up over 10 pounds of trash at Donner Summit after holiday weekend.

7 things you need to know before heading out to summer ski and snowboard camp.

The foundation of any great running kit starts with your shoes. Much like the foundation of a house, shoes are the most important part of your kit. That's why I recommend the Salomon S-Lab Ultra. This shoe is unparalleled in traction and hits that sweet spot with just the right amount of cushion. Step two: the perfect socks. This...

Meet Our Granite Chief Staff: Michelle Delumyea!       "Follow your passions and stay true to your friends." - Robert Frolich   Where are you originally from? Truckee, CA Where did you learn to ski at? Squaw Valley Current Favorite Mountain?  Squaw Valley Off season sport: Mountain Biking...

Trail Running Rockstars     Salomon S/LAB Sense Ultra 2 Mens Shoe - Men's  The sport-savvy scientists in Salomon's S-Lab developed the Men's S-Lab Ultra Trail Running Shoe to embody the physical preparation necessary for ultra marathons and long-distance trail running. Learn more about the Salomon S/Lab Sense Ultra 2 Here!      ...