Do you need sunscreen when skiing

Do You Need Sunscreen When Skiing?

Posted by Matt Gahman on Monday, June 24, 2024

Winter sports are incredible opportunities for fun, and skiing and snowboarding are two of the most popular cold-weather activities for people of all ages to enjoy. As an active skier or snowboarder, you've considered the right equipment to get the most out of these activities — skis, poles, helmets, jackets, goggles and other items. These products keep you warm and safe while doing the sport you ...

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Categories: Ski & Snowboarding Tips  |  Winter Activities & Tips

Tagged: ski, snowboard


thigns to do in the winter in the northeast

Things to Do in the Winter in the Northeast

Posted by Matt Gahman on Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Wintertime is quickly approaching in the Northeastern United States. The air is turning cold, leaves are falling and you've pulled your sweaters to the front of your closet. For many people, winter is the time to hunker down in their homes, sipping hot chocolate and waiting for warm spring breezes to blow through. At Buckman's, winter in the Northeast is our absolute favorite season. The last ...

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Categories: Winter Activities & Tips

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Best Snacks for the Ski Slopes

Posted by Matt Gahman on Monday, September 19, 2016

With just eleven days until our stores open for the Winter 2016-2017 season, I decided to put together a list of 11 Mountain Snacks I love. They are great for on-the-go days, or heading out to hike, bike, ski, or snowboard.    1. Fruit Roll-Ups. Because, common, who doesn't love those? Fruit by the foot and other fruit snacks are good too, but these are a ...

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Saving Our Mountains: The Facts

Posted by Matt Gahman on Monday, January 18, 2016

This statistic is alarming - over the past century America’s highest elevations have experienced 3 times the global average temperature increase. More than just a fun place to ski and ride, these ecosystems provide up to 85% of the water we depend on (not to mention providing space for our beloved snow sports, areas for forests to thrive, and habitat for wildlife of all types). Climate change ...

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Categories: Winter Activities & Tips