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THE GRAND CANYON CHANGED MY MIND ABOUT HIKING POLES
It's true hiking poles can make your hike more enjoyable, and less painful -
Ignik FireCan | Making Campfires Legal Again
IGNIK FIRECAN Many state and national parks and most US Forest Service campgrounds are banning campfires, and for good reason. Wildfires in the West have become the norm, scorching and destroying hundreds of thousands of forests and grasslands. The origins of some of these disastrous fires are out of our control. Many are ignited by lightning strikes and whipped up by... -
Lange Shadow | A new era of ski boot
Lange Shadow Ski Boot | The talk of the industry by Darren Padgett Granite Chief Boot-fitter for 25 years Product Tester for Backcountry Gear Guide The Lange Shadow 130 ski boot offers a powerful and highly responsive skiing experience, characteristic of the renowned Lange brand. With sizes available from 24 to 31.5, it caters to a wide range of... -
Blizzard's Rustler 9 and 10 | More than a facelift!
The Rustler series has been the flagship ski for Blizzard, especially in the West. Every couple of years, ski companies dress up their most popular skis with new graphics. This year, the manufacturer has put the Rustler through a total makeover. And dude, if you loved them before, you'll love them even more. Why are you going to want Blizzard's... -
Thick Sock . Thin sock . Warm Boot . Cold Boot
It's a mystery! What makes a ski boot comfortable, warm, and an extension of your foot? Let's give you some answers. 1. Thick Ski Sock or Thin Ski Sock? Maybe you're thinking of wearing a thick wool sock inside your ski boot. After all, wool is warm even when it gets damp. It might seem reasonable that bundling a... -
JUNIOR SKI LEASE KICK OFF | It's a ski party for kids!
OCTOBER 14th & 15th SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10AM -6PM Well here we go, another ski season and an another fun weekend at Granite Chief. Pumpkins, Halloween treats, and lots of friendly help to get your kids all set up with our JR. Ski Lease gear. We have kid's Season Lease kits for every budget. ... -
SKI SERVICE CARD | How it works
Ski tuning, ski boot fitting and repair discounts with your Ski Service Card. -
YES, ROSSIGNOL BUILDS MOUNTAIN e-BIKES | and they're AWESOME
Rossignol's top-of-the-line Mandate Shift XT features Shimano's latest STEPS MTB EP800 motor, delivering smooth, instantaneous power to take you up any mountain trail. The STEPS is compact, quiet, and best of all lightweight. You won't have to worry about being caught in a downpour or crossing a stream. This motor will hold up in rain, sleet, or snow. Although if... -
The Feelfree Experience Comes to Granite Chief
...and what an experience it is to be out on the water on a Feelfree kayak! Which kayak fits your needs best? Check it out! Feelfree kayaks are outstanding in numerous ways. From deluxe adjustable seats to the patented wheel in the keel design, Feelfree gives you more precision, comfort, and ease. What does that mean... -
Attention Nevada County Residents! Little Kamper Refillable Propane Cylinder Free at Granite Chief
Granite Chief and Nevada County have partnered with Little Kamper Refillable Propane Cylinders in a shared commitment to eliminate the single-use canister. Did you know that over 40 million single-use canisters are sold annually in the US, and did you know that only a small percentage are recycled, the majority ending up in our landfills? Once in the dumpsites...