All you ever wanted to know about ACL injuries and ski bindings

by s-hand
Apr 19th 2015 - 32 comments

This is a project a friend and I worked on for a class last semester. I thought it might be something people would like to know more about. Some of the sections aren't really relevant (we only added them to meet the requirements for the course), but everything through "The Mechanical Solution" is pretty good stuff.

RADpacks Spring Summer Line

by j-bo
Jun 2nd 2015 - 12 comments

RADpacks proudly presents their 2015 line of handcrafted backpacks and accessories. Every item is handmade in Calgary, AB from recycled denim goods by the Heule brothers, with a high attention to quality and detail.

No Skiing on Mars

by PlanksClothing
Nov 9th 2021 - 11 comments

Mars may be the next frontier for human settlement, but it sucks as a ski destination. Our planet is amazing, and we must help protect it!

The “No Skiing on Mars” capsule collection is a collaboration between Protect Our Winters UK (POW) and Planks Clothing. Through sales of this limited collection, made from recycled fabrics, we aim to raise £5000*. This donation will fund POW’s Carbon Literacy program, which is already changing individual’s and business’ carbon consumption for the better.

BUILDING A BACKCOUNTRY RESCUE SLED

by paradiseskis
Jan 25th 2022 - 5 comments

Last season, Paradise Athlete Paul Fotter tore his ACL and meniscus while skiing in a remote backcountry area. He and his partners had to manage a self-rescue. Here's how Paul and his team built an emergency sled using skis and gear typically carried in a backcountry backpack.