Introducing the Madshus REDLINE SKATE X boot and binding system. Madshus’ website says: A boundary-defying skate boot engineered to optimize stability, power, and efficiency. Combined with our new RED Carbon Chassis, Madshus Pro Ripstop upper and Race Wrap 2.0 the … Read More
February is historically Banff Mountain Film Festival month here in Jackson, the time when we get to invite all of our friends in the community to join us down at the high school to watch these amazing films together. Unfortunately, … Read More
When winter comes and the snow flies, you don’t have to hang up your running desires. It seems, so many of us give up on running in the snowy months but with the right pair of shoes, a bit of … Read More
Skinny Skis’ 22nd Annual Avalanche Awareness Night will be held virtually again this year and will be on Thursday, December 2nd from 6:30-8:45 PM MST. Take this opportunity to refresh your knowledge of safe travel in avalanche terrain and get a jumpstart on … Read More
Update 9/3/21: The race is off but the fundraiser is on! Read below for more details as we are putting together both a raffle (Sept 11 – 20) and in store promotion to help support the St. John’s Health Foundation’s … Read More
The 4th of July 10k wasn’t able to happen this year due to the ever changing situation surrounding Covid 19 and the lead times it takes to put on such a big event. So we are getting creative to get … Read More
Nothing beats a good East Jackson Mud run. Cruising along dry crisp trails throughout summer is nice, but there is a special place in every runner’s heart for a classic mud run. It simplifies everything. Forget about pace, time, or … Read More
Welcome back, WE’VE MISSED YOU! We want to WELCOME you back to Skinny Skis with a partial re-opening beginning Friday May 8th. Our store hours will be Monday – Saturday 10am to 4pm. Closed Sunday. Please check back often as hours … Read More
The adventure begins! 6 guys must be truly passionate about Nordic skiing to have journeyed into the Jackson backcountry in early May, to complete the first ever Teton Traverse of the Teton Crest Trail. These 6 guys were the friends … Read More
Legend has it that a rock at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort was named after Jeff Crabtree; the day he went big, and wound up with a few broken bones. When asked later about the incident, Crabtree simply stated ‘We were … Read More
We’ve been around for the last 45 years in Jackson Hole as your premiere destination for all performance-oriented, and mountain-lifestyle clothing. With the gear items that have been purchased here, it is our hope that we have been a starting … Read More
Last week, a group of 5 rad trail runners decided to run the Teton Crest Trail the day after completion of the Jackson Hole Rendezvous Hill Climb. The Hill Climb is no easy feat, with runners sprinting to the top … Read More
Tyler Randolf, Skinny Skis team member, and avid trail runner just did an epic adventure day in Yellowstone Park last week. Tyler ran to Heart Lake, climbed Sheridan Peak, and ran back completing the journey of 22.92 miles with an … Read More
I think we can all agree the summer hiking in the area is the best! The views you get are truly amazing, and each time you go is a new experience. This is my 5th summer in Jackson, and I … Read More
The USATF Championships happened recently, ambassador Mike Evans competed in the 10,000m event. With great success Mike came home with 7th overall and 1st for his age group! Quite the accomplishment, and the Skinny Skis team would like to send … Read More
The Run to the Summit series is a series of three races in the area where contestants compete to get to the top of the challenge course. The series is the Wrun for Wray, The Snow King Hill Climb and … Read More
Skinny Skis ambassador, Matt Chorney, recently competed in the Jackson Hole Half Marathon on June 8th. We were able to catch up with him, and get some information on how the race went! Matt set an impressive mile split time … Read More
We caught up with ambassador Amanda Sullivan, and Skinny Skis team member Jamee Cochary after their completion of the Scout Mountain Ultras in Pocatello, ID (June 1st). The Scout Mountain Ultras are a series of 100mi, 50mi and 21mi races. … Read More
“I couldn’t resist” As a resident of Jackson, trail running is my favorite sport. However, I couldn’t resist the challenge of running the Boston Marathon. Boston is a city of ardent sports fans, and it shows in the support of … Read More
Spring is a great time to enjoy the backcountry with a relatively stable snowpack and high-tide snow conditions. South-facing slopes will likely be firm in the morning but as the temps rise the day can often … Read More
Here are 11 great hikes in Jackson Hole for new visitors looking to explore local trails. Many of them are in Grand Teton National Park which contains some of the area’s most dramatic scenery, while others lie in the Bridger-Teton … Read More
The Teton Crest Trail is a classic; approximately 40 miles of scenic backcountry hiking through one of America’s most iconic mountain ranges. Put this one on your tick list, it’s a hike that every serious hiker should do. It wouldn’t … Read More
A great resource for info on trails, ski tours, grooming, and conditions in Jackson Hole and Teton Valley JHNordic.com is a fantastic website for any human-powered adventure enthusiast in the area. It was developed and launched to provide info on … Read More
Whatever your skiing preference, all ski equipment requires a certain level of maintenance (and sometimes repair) to maximize your performance. Efficient, comfortable and predictable performance is only achieved by focusing on these three critical yet basic areas of maintenance: … Read More
As the weather cools down we are thinking more and more about ways to keep warm this coming winter. Our most important layer? The base layer. From underwear, to long underwear, you want to be wearing the right layers to … Read More
Grand Teton National Park may be best known for it’s mountains; the Grand being one of the most iconic peaks in the United States. But, nestled among these peaks are some beautiful lakes, that are great places to visit, and … Read More
What you carry in your pack can determine whether a minor injury turns into a epic, or is just a minor inconvenience. The classic list of the ’10 essentials’ breaks down the necessities into an easy to understand list of … Read More
This past Thursday we had special guest Eric Orton in the shop to talk about how to become a better trail runner. Coach from the best-selling book Born to Run and a world-renown runner based right here in the Tetons, … Read More
I like to think of myself as relatively fit and athletic, but after a recent skate ski trip I may have to rethink that. There’s no doubt that winter has taken its toll on my fitness, which has dwindled down … Read More
With the unusually warm weather and wet snow we’ve been having in Jackson, you may have noticed that your skis are not gliding as well as they did when the temps were in the 20′s or colder. The reason is … Read More
