As summer races by, my excitement for this coming season grows with each new day. Although life at Ski Butlers is unrelenting, I am constantly reminded of this by the massive amount of snowpack that remains in the high country. And the prediction of another La Nina winter has me chomping at the bit for ski season to arrive. The funny thing is I actually sold 2 pairs of skis on August 5. Apparently, I am not the only one.

Ski Butlers newest location in North Lake Tahoe adds premium top of the line skis to their Squaw Valley ski rental repertoire.  We are very excited to announce the arrival of the Volkl Grizzly to the menu of skis to choose from. Three different positions, reveal three different Grizzly personalities, encouraging the skier to apply different amounts of tip and tail pressure. Yes, the Volkl Grizzly feels heavy when picked up, but click in to the Marker Wideride bindings and get them up to speed. Suddenly the ski feels agile and very responsive. A wood core combined with Volkl’s double grip construction and a 17 meter radius deliver a masterful blend of stability and carving. This is not the ski for smaller ultra-groomed ski areas, so plan on taking your Grizzlies to Squaw Valley's KT-22 and letting them off the leash. They blast through everything with authority and love it fast. The dial just works and is an easy and effective way to change your skis personality and match it to your style. You will not be disappointed, but a helmet is almost mandatory. "Experts only" as they say, but if you want the big mountain agility and control of an amazing ski, you will have to test out our new secret weapon = The Grizzly! This is a Ski Butlers must!!

After skiing for many years I have seen a lot of different ideas about what is the best way to keep your feet warm. And let me tell you wearing four pairs of socks is not going to keep your feet warm! When you wear that many pairs of socks it makes your feet so big around that when you put your foot in the boot the blood circulation is cut off, this = cold. The key to warmth is blood circulation. The boot liner is made out of foam and material that is not only good for padding but warmth also. So next time you go skiing get a good thin wool sock (not cotton), from your local ski shop and let the blood flow in the feet!

Every year at the end of January the Sundance Film Festival comes to Park City and fills the town. It is a wonderful event that is great for the town and the people of Park City. But while most people are here to see as many movies, stars and events as possible they forget the key to this little town…….. SKIING! This week is one of the best weeks to ski because all the visitors to town are at movies and not on the hills. No long lines just open runs to try out the latest great equipment. So you still have time plan a trip out here for this weekend and take advantage of what this town really has to offer, skiing! Contact your local ski rental shop and we will set you up with some skis!