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Skiing with a Fitbit

January 1, 2016 The Wisconsin Skier Comments Off

This entry is part [part not set] of 2 in the series Fitbit

Skiing with a Fitbit is hassle free but how does it do tracking our activity? That is the question I set out to answer on New Year’s weekend of 2016. Skiing with a Fitbit — […]

Ski Smaller

October 19, 2015 The Wisconsin Skier 3

We all know the cliché go big or go home but when it comes to skiing it is not always possible or even desirable to go big. The choice many of us have is ski […]

Polar Heart Rate Monitor Review

March 9, 2015 The Wisconsin Skier 0

I have long used a Polar heart rate monitor when exercising, my first ones mating up with a watch like device. It gave me instantaneous feedback on my workout intensity. Not that I would ever […]

Ski Better with these Off-Beat Tips

March 2, 2015 The Wisconsin Skier 0

Ski Better with these Off-Beat Tips[/caption]There are a number of standard methods we use to ski better, such as: ski often, hire instructors, or take lessons. There are other ways to become a better skier and I present them to you here. None of these entirely replaces competent instruction but they can help to make your time with an instructor more fruitful!
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Preparing for Ski Season

October 9, 2013 The Wisconsin Skier 0

So ski season is getting close and it is time to start preparing for ski season. How do you approach this? I prepare for ski season all year but as we enter into this time of the year my approach changes. […]