Archive for the 'General Interest' Category


The Moose That Schussed!
January 23rd, 2012 | By:  Greg | 19 Comments


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Ahhh… First chair at your local ski hill. No matter what the weather has been--good or bad--you can be sure the groomers made something fun for you to zoom down, and you can be guaranteed of solitude as you schuss the pistes. But wait... what's this... someone else is here ... ...Read more


Taste the Tools: 2012-2013 Black Diamond Revert–Powder Sample
January 19th, 2012 | By:  Jake | 12 Comments


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As our first real pow producer of the season began it’s final approach into northern Vermont, I got my hands on a pair of Black Diamond Reverts, it's newest touring offering to us, the skiing public. The Revert is a 95mm waist, playful smear board. Designed to be ... ...Read more


Famous Internet Whiteout
January 18th, 2012 | By:  The F.I.S. | 2 Comments


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Well, by now you've probably all heard about the Blackout on Wikipedia, and Google's sad censored logo. Here at FIS we're in "Whiteout Mode" to take a stand against internet censorship. Click here to access a tool that will help you contact your US Representative(s), and let them know you care ... ...Read more


Behind The Schuss(ic)
January 9th, 2012 | By:  The F.I.S. | 7 Comments


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People often ask us: "how does one go about famous internet skiing?" Well, today all of your questions will be answered. You see, this past weekend--lucky for you--the cameras were rolling, documenting the madness behind the schuss(ic). Q: How do you get such bright clothes out on the hill all ... ...Read more


Red Peaks at Morning, Schussers Start Touring
January 2nd, 2012 | By:  Greg | 2 Comments


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The weather has been tricky recently. Last week a strong low pressure system passed to our west drawing warm air and rain into New England, and ruining the Christmas weekend snow only a few days after it had fallen. As the low departed though, a moist northwest flow setup, and ... ...Read more

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