Atomic is an Austrian company that has been manufacturing skis, and manufacturing them well, for over 50 years. Since Atomic only makes skis and not snowboards, the brand can truly focus on the art of their craft. Craig Peterson, seasoned Ski Hardgoods buyer for Christy Sports, weighs in on Atomic and the brand’s value to […]
Ski pants, like any clothing, are not a one-size-fits-all deal. You are especially familiar with this truth if you are a taller-than-average or shorter-then-average human who enjoys hitting the slopes. Some brands have made ski pants in varying lengths keeping in mind that each one of us skiers and boarders is a unique snowflake. If […]
No matter your level or whether you choose skis or a board, shredding some pow may just be the spark that ignites a flame. Just ask Christy Sport’s marketing manager Tim Held, who met his now wife 6 years ago slopeside in Steamboat Springs. The sport of snowboarding was undoubtedly a catalyst for their relationship. […]
In Colorado, the weather can change at the drop of a beanie, so getting dressed in the morning can be a shot in the dark. This especially rings true when heading out for a day of skiing or boarding. Whether you’re racing for first chair on a chilly winter morning or squeezing some runs in […]