Even if you do no other ski maintenance yourself, you should learn how to wax your own skis. It’s easy, you’re unlikely to screw it up, and it’s way more cost-effective than taking skis to a shop ...

It's hard to say (or admit) when our last turns of the season will be, but for those of us who don't plan on making any volcano pilgrimages or trips to Chile, we'll have to store our gear eventually.