Joel Gratz is the founder of Opensnow.com: the future of weather, brought to you with added flair. Most weather information is sensationalistic and overwhelming, but not here. In a fun and witty style so often lacking in weather reporting, OpenSnow helps snow lovers smile and find their perfect mountain experience. Their industry-leading features include handcrafted and personable forecasts, LiveSnow reports direct from the hill, custom snow alerts, and the first “Ask a Weatherman” service available to the public. Plus authenticity is baked in, as the site is run by skiing meteorologists who keep track of their accuracy.
You’re going to a specialist when you come to us, because ALL WE DO is forecast snow in big mountains.
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DynafitAT Bindings
Dynafit is a brand for dedicated mountain athletes (passionate ski mountaineers in winter and mountain runners in summer) who strive to equip themselves with the most innovative, highest-quality gear available. Lightness, Speed, Performance and Technology are the core values embodied by Dynafit, and every process and product is characterized by those hallmarks. Dynafit has dedicated itself to the pinnacle of mountain sports by supporting the competitive athletes who are confronted with the most demanding challenges during their active, alpine pursuits.
WagnerCustom Skis
Wagner Custom doesn’t have standard models. The skis we build with your collaboration will have a unique shape, flex pattern and bill of materials, all designed specifically for you. We do, however, offer some stock topsheet options, featuring wood veneers, topsheet designs and solid colors, displayed here (note that your skis will probably not resemble these samples in shape). You also have the option to work with our graphic designer to create a unique look.
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