THE BOONE BLOG
Welcome to the official Boone Mountain Sports blog. We post everything from reviews to recipes. We thank you for stopping by. If you want to say hi in person please stop by the shop we love to talk about the equipment that we use and trust.
Our latest ideas, thoughts and more...
The Unexpected Gift
As many of you know I’ve been skiing my entire life and in the ski industry for over 50 years. This without question was the kindest gift and acknowledgement any ski rep or company has ever given me or my family. It’s really, really nice when mom and pop retail shops are acknowledged by the trades.
Local's Choice Since 1985
When Jennifer and I, Casey Boone, opened Paragon Sports in 1985 we made a conscious decision to offer the Front Range of Colorado the finest equipment and clothing available in the outdoor industry.
Icelantic / BMS History
They wanted their business to be a gathering place for friends and neighbors, and to strive to educate people about conservation and stewardship of the Colorado mountain environment.
Magical - The Boone Mountain Sports Tuesday Experience..
Special would be a word to capture the spirit of the whole day. From the moment of the invite while standing at the service counter..
Atomic Maverick & Maven Ski Review
They nailed the construction of the Maverick 95ti, it’s my favorite in the collection!
Winter Park Resort Ski Test: Every Tuesday Just Gets Better
What’s in a Tuesday? Most of the huddled masses are surviving Zoom meetings with Karen and Chad..
Our Involvement with the New Atomic Maverick & Maven Series
It was us along with 5-7 other skiers including a few other local shop owners, U.S. Atomic Commercial Manager, Jake Strassburger..
Happy Feet, Happy Skiing: The Importance of Well Fit Ski Boots
Boots are the foundation for all skiing. A wise man once told me, “ You marry your boots, and date your skis.” Buying boots can be the hardest part of the sport
Stöckli Skis: A Brief History
With over 80 years of experience, Stöckli relies on over 80 associates to hand-build today’s highest-end and most technological skis in the industry. Stöckli is known for their manipulation of metal with their CNC milling machines and hand finishes. It takes them over 5 days before the complete design is printed on a Stöckli ski.
Ski Tuning Explained
We use a multitude of structures primarily consisting of varying linear, crosshatch, wave, and chevron structures when tuning. We adjust our margins between race skis, freeride skis, all-mountain skis, and cross-country skis. These parameters are custom for different types of skis and snowboards and are essential for glide and wax retention.
