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Christmas Morning (and the Art of ditching to Go Skiing)
Christmas traditions go back centuries—but so does slipping away for winter fun. A funny, vintage California–style guide to sneaking off skiing without blowing your cover.
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Silent Night, Shred Night: Why Night Skiing Hits Different
Night skiing brings a calm, smooth vibe you won’t find during the day. A funny, vintage California–style take on why night riding feels like “Silent Night” on snow.
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Slick Saint Nick
Ever wonder how Santa hits every roof in one night? It’s not magic—it’s the right wax. A funny, vintage California–style take on Santa’s secret to staying fast all winter.
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From Candles to Carves: Where Ski and Snowboard Wax Actually Comes From
Ever wonder where ski and snowboard wax comes from? From ancient oils to paraffin candles, here’s a funny, historically accurate look at how wax became essential for sliding on snow.
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How to Choose the Right Ski Hill in Michigan (With Local Favorites That Actually Rip)
From Cannonsburg to Nubs Nob, Crystal Mountain to Schuss, here’s a funny, no-BS guide to choosing the right Michigan ski hill based on vibe, terrain, and riding style.
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Wet Michigan Snow vs. Unwaxed Snowboards: A Total Beatdown
Wet snow in Michigan is brutal on unwaxed snowboard bases. Here’s why sticky conditions slow you down, damage your base, and how proper waxing keeps you gliding smooth.
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Why Learning to Snowboard in Michigan Makes You Better Everywhere Else
From icy mornings to man-made snow, learning to ride in Michigan builds skills that translate anywhere. Here’s why Midwest snowboarders thrive on any mountain.
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Michigan Weather and Waxing
Michigan Weather Update: Your Board Feels This More Than You Do If you’ve been checking Michigan’s weather forecast like it owes you money, you’re not alone. Right now, winter is doing that familiar Midwest shuffle—cold nights, warmer days, surprise moisture, and just enough snow to keep resorts spinning lifts. From…
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West Michigan Wax Scene:
Totally Blown Out, Dude If you’ve tried to get your board waxed lately anywhere around Grand Rapids, Rockford, Holland, Muskegon, or Grand Haven, you already know the deal. Shops are stacked. Racks are full. Turnaround times are drifting somewhere between “next week” and “don’t hold your breath.” You drop your…
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Slopestyle
“SlopeStyle: A Totally Rad Ride Through Decades of Ski Apparel” What’s up, powder hounds? Let’s take a quick detour down memory lane and look at one of the most important parts of shred culture: ski and snowboard fashion. The colors, the patterns, the questionable choices—it’s all part of the history…
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