Snowcats
Snowcats are the large tracked vehicles that you might see traveling on or around the slopes of a ski resort. Powered by a large diesel…
Snowboarding’s Influence on Skiing
Skiing has been around so long that the sport predates most records, but it might have originated 22,000 years ago when the Cro-Magnons first attached…
Snowboard Boot and Binding Standards
Snowboard boots and bindings are two of the three essential pieces of equipment needed for snowboarding, with the other being the board itself. Boots and…
ANSI Z87.1 Protection from Snow Glare
During the winter, people are incredibly cautious and take many measures to handle the turbulent weather, such as wearing clothing to stay warm and appropriate…
Standard Specification for Ski and Snowboard Goggles
In 1965, Bob Smith, an orthodontist from California, invented the first ski goggle. Due to its double-lens structure, his model resisted snow and fog from…
ANSI B77.1 Ski Chair Lift Safety
ANSI B77.1-2022: Passenger Ropeways – Aerial Tramways, Aerial Lifts, Surface Lifts, Tows and Conveyors – Safety Standard details specifications that apply to the different types…
CSA Z263.1-2014, Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Helmets
The newest edition of CSA Z263.1-2014 Recreational Alpine Skiing and Snowboarding Helmets standard differs from the prior edition, specifying in detail the apparatus and test method….