A regular coating of fresh wax makes skis last longer and go faster. We recommend waxing your skis at least once a year, but if you hit the slopes regularly, waxing once a month or more can make a big ...

In this final episode of our four-part series on ski tuning strategies, Matt Hupperts of the Edgeworks in Denver shows you how to hot wax your skis, using a waxing iron and a plastic scraper. On the ...

Thankfully, with a handful of simple steps, virtually anyone can wax their setup, saving time and money. A well-executed hot wax will reduce friction, keeping you sliding as fast as you dare, and it ...

Powder aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Peek into the back area of any major ski shop, and you’ll likely find a ...

It was cold and the snow was fresh and deep; the cross-country skiing should have been terrific. But, as I shuffled along through the woods one day recently, it felt as though I was skiing in molasses ...