New year's 2017 brought lots of snow to the west. Thiss first storm of the year was described as an "overachiever". Here's Icelantic athlete and team manager Scotty VerMerris getting amongst it at Alta on the new Nomad 125
It's dark, it's cold, it's been snowing for a while. Click. Click, click. Click. Click, click. The sounds of the tech bindings attaching my feet to the feather lite skis that will gingerly grip their way up the mountain. So light it's like they aren't even there. With grace and ease I kickturn my way up the mountain, the summit getting closer with each step. Surveying snow qualities and visualizing the best descent from the peak I notice the mountains not caring that I'm there. This is for me, I find meaning in this pursuit and flow state combination. Skins are peeled from my bases and the skis take on a new life! I am exactly where I want to BE.
Wilderness Exchange Unlimited (Wildy X) is an independently owned and operated business in Denver, Colorado. They specialize in buying and selling equipment that is primarily used in outdoor pursuits such as rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, backpacking, and camping. High quality outdoor gear is expensive, but WildyX tries to make it more affordable and accessible to the first-time adventurer, as well as the seasoned expert, by finding the best deals in the industry. The store provides an outlet that helps their vendors and manufacturers run more efficiently by buying Closeouts and Cosmetic 2nds below wholesale, and then passes on these significant savings to their customers.
Sad to lose a fellow skier and cherished friend. Adam Roberts was a bright light and a rich soul, we will always remember him and his immense spirit and passion for life, love, skiing, and nature. The Icelantic family would like to pay tribute to our fallen friend.
RIP Adam, you taught us a lot and you will be missed.
Jaron Stadler just released a personal project with La Familia Channel documenting the last two years of his ski career. This entertaining edit takes you through all the highs and lows of his urban and backcountry ski pursuits. Enjoy
Jumbo size snowflakes floated from the sky as I clambered in my ski boots through the Alta Ski Area parking lot until I found fellow Icey athlete and team manager, Scotty VerMerris. I squinted to see through the blustery snowfall as he pulled out a pair of skis from his truck. This was my first moment meeting The Maiden. Scotty handed the skis over to me, and we hustled to the Wildcat lift. After clicking into the skis and getting lifted into the sky on the two-man chairlift, I recall staring down at the ski’s topsheets mesmerized until it was time to put those babies to use. All afternoon, we repeated the cycle. Lift ride to pow slashing, pillow bashing, and cliff dropping. I immediately fell in love with the Maiden for it’s versatility of being playful and surfy in the smooth powder while maintaining a durability in the chopped up snow and providing a stable ski to land airs on.
Whether you ski the east or the west, we've got demo days coming up for you to take advantage of. Check out the list of demo events HERE and stay tuned on Icelantic Skis' social media channels for more details on how you can find the blue tent on a hill near you.
"Whenever I look at my Nomad 125's, I am whisked away in a world far, and near, away.. A land of perfect pow skiing, with 5,000' vert couloirs. I summit a peak, inhale the perfect air, views abundant, sharpen my stare, place my Nomad125's in the snow, click in. I am ready to be one with my skis and respect, but SHRED, my surrounding. I drop in, arching turns in the pow, floating effortlessly turn to turn, playful, bouncy, responsive.. Perfect. Literally perfects skis. I gain speed, I rail turns, steady and reliable, strong skis at the same time playful. I love my Nomad 125's!"
Thanksgiving Giveaway - Winter Gratitude
Thanksgiving is the time of year that launches us into the ski season. Even more importantly, it’s a time to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. I’ve been thinking of how amazed I am at the travel opportunities I’ve had and amazing gear I use through working with various outdoor companies. It felt right to organize a giveaway to share some incredible products with people who may need it. Check it out if you need a little something new or know someone who does!
To enter the giveaway, simply go to my Instagram handle @AmyJaneDavid and look for the photos with “Thanksgiving Giveaway” on them. Step 1- Comment with 3 things you’re thankful for AND tag three friends you’re thankful for. Step 2- Follow the generous companies who donated prizes. Step 3- Enter on the new photo each day until the winners are announced on Saturday evening. I’ll message the winners to divvy out the prizes.
