Backyard Rope Tow from Spare Parts
A few years ago, [Jeremy Makes Things] built a rope tow in his back yard so his son could ski after school. Since the lifts at the local hill closed …read more Continue reading Backyard Rope Tow from Spare Parts
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Yellowstone on snowmobiles – and why Ski-doo is the only one allowed
Ski-doo is best known for its snowmobiles. Yellowstone National Park is best known for its geysers, wildlife, and herds of tourists in the summer. Combining Ski-doo and Yellowstone makes for a bucket-list trip.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tran… Continue reading Yellowstone on snowmobiles – and why Ski-doo is the only one allowed
Hacking Skis, Rules, and Friendships
The American Birkebeiner is the second largest cross-country skiing race in the world and is quite a big deal within that sport. At 55 kilometers it’s not a short event, …read more Continue reading Hacking Skis, Rules, and Friendships
High-Speed Sled Adds Bicycle Suspension
While you might have bought the best pair of skis in the 90s or 00s, as parts on boots and bindings start to fail and safety standards for ski equipment …read more Continue reading High-Speed Sled Adds Bicycle Suspension
Ski Lift Design Does The Impossible
Tis The Season, for those who are so inclined, to loft themselves to the top of a steep snow-covered hill and then go downhill, really fast. And if something gets …read more Continue reading Ski Lift Design Does The Impossible