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Ski poles have long been treated as the red-headed stepchild of your ski kit. They get run over in parking lots, forgotten outside of bars, mismatched, scratched, and grow less and less basketed over time. As fun as poles are when it comes to euphemisms, try to take this at face value: Poles matter. Here’s what you need to know.

Kylee Firlit is a rarity, as she’s both an artist and a graphic designer—and she’s insanely talented at both. She’s also a passionate skier, climber, mountain biker, and runner, which is why her resume is packed with brands like Black Diamond, Mountain Hardwear, Kühl, and now, we’re honored to say, Wagner Custom.

If you’re thinking about getting a pair of Wagner Customs (yay!), it may be helpful for you to understand what goes in your skis and why. Materials like carbon, fiberglass, and metal have huge impacts on a ski’s performance and personality. Here’s what the experts—us—choose to put in our skis and why.

We don’t just work at Wagner Custom—we are Wagner Custom. We’re all passionate skiers and locals in Telluride, Colo., who believe that the right skis matter. Take a moment and meet the people behind the skis.

Can't remember the difference is between ski rocker and ski camber? Up until the early 2000s, rocker was't even a thing! So what is camber, and how does it compare to rocker or early rise? Let's take a look between the two and how they play a role once you hit the mountain.

Cecelia Leddy, who goes by the artist name Teeny Botanist, has a bio on her website that describes her work as focusing on “connections between people, places, and nature.” We caught up with Leddy recently to ask her about the fun animal graphics she created for our Artist Series skis. Here’s what she had to say.​

Getting ready for a heli ski trip means much more than buying a new jacket and packing the right stuff. Jake Hutchinson breaks down a prep program to get you fit for heli skiing.

Jake Hutchinson, the then- lead trainer of Salt Lake City’s Gym Jones, created Wagner’s Six-Week Ski Prep program. In 2018, Jason Blevins caught up with Hutchinson to talk about injury-proofing your body, the importance of self-assessment, and how the mountain can separate the wheat from the chaff. Here's what he had to say.

Here it is, Jake Hutchinson's (practically) world-famous "prep for the ski season" workout. Jake has edited his original gym workout for the home-fitness-enthusiast, but it is just as dynamic as the original.

Jake Hutchinson's original "6-Week Ski Prep" workout is a doozie, so get started now and you'll be in the best shape of your ski career by the time you click into your boots.

We know you have a lot of options out there when it comes to skis—and we also know Wagner Custom skis are a big investment. So why buy Wagner as opposed to mainstream brand skis that are cheaper and faster to get delivered to your door? Let us count the ways.

For most of us, heliskiing is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, which is why it can also come with a fair amount of anxiety over what to bring with you. Don't worry: we've got your back.

Jumping out of a helicopter on top of a peak in the Tordrillo Mountains guided by Olympic gold and silver medalist Tommy Moe sounds like a dream, but it can be a reality. Here are some skiing tips from the man himself.

If you ask Tordrillo Mountain Lodge heliski guide Wes Wylie what makes him uncomfortable, it’s not high-consequence skiing. Learn more about your TML guide and what drives him to keep skiing.

Your boots are the most important piece of ski gear you own. (Trustworthy advice coming from a ski brand that does not sell them.) Before we break your heart and tell you to turn your beloved boots into flowerpots or birdhouses, know that we understand your plight.