Cross Country Ski Pant Reviews – Ski Pant Comparisons
Cross Country Ski Pant Reviews – Ski Pant Comparisons Cross country ski pants come in different cuts and different insulation. The Momentum II softshell ski pant by Salomon and the Sporthill pants all have greater insulation and are designed for colder days. The Women’s Mommentum II softshell pant is particularly comfortable according to many women [...]
Fischer Carbonlite Hole – Skate Ski Review
Fischer Carbonlite Hole – Skate Ski The Fischer Carbonlite Hole skate ski is a leading performing cross country ski fashioned for the serious skate skier, whether you are a competitive racer or a performance oriented skier. This skate ski is for an individual looking for a top level ski that prefers lightness, ease of maneuverability, [...]
Casco Nordic – Cross Country Ski Goggle Review
Casco Nordic Eyewear On those cold blustery days when one are actually out in the snow cross country skiing, sunglasses fog up, get drenched and it’s difficult to see. The cross nation ski world has discovered a resolution – nordic goggles that sit above the nose as well as swivel up. Biathletes first began utilizing [...]
How to Wax Cross Country Skis – Glide Wax & Base Prep
How to Wax XC Skis In this video Brian demonstrates how to prep your cross country skis and the best way to glide wax. He covers the tools you will need to hot wax the skis and finish them before a race. We carry Swix and Toko hot waxes in our shop.
SportHill XC Ski Pants – Nordic Ski Pants Review
SportHill XC Ski Pants – Nordic Ski Pant Review Cross country skiers enjoy the Women’s and Men’s Sporthill XC Ski Pants for xc skiing as well as other outdoor sports. This pant in particular is ideal for cold weather athletics. The patented 3SP fabricis warm as well as is the fastest drying textile made. SportHill [...]
Sizing Guide to Cross Country Ski Equipment
Before you shop, here are a few sizing charts for you to take a look at so you have an idea of what size you will be wearing in cross country ski equipment. Most cross country ski gear is manufactured in Europe, so you may need to understand size conversions before you purchase. Sizing Charts [...]
Early Season Nordic Skiing in Mammoth
We are fortunate to receive some early season snow this season. It’s early November and there is snow in Mammoth at the higher elevations. On Sunday we headed up to the Tamarack Cross Country Ski area with our backcountry skis and cut trail around Lake Mary and the side trails. Snow was much better than [...]
New Snowfall in Mammoth – Time to Ski
Snow fell in the high Sierras last night – enough for us to pull out the light BC touring skis and head up to the new Mammoth bike trails. It was our first ski of the year – great to get on the snow, but with the pavement below, the skis iced up quite a [...]
Cross Country Skis & Rentals
Cross Country Skis and Nordic Ski Rentals In the winter, we are a cross country ski and backcountry ski shop! Our Cross Country Ski Shop sells: Cross-country skis packages including skis, boots, poles & bindings Performance: Classic & skate nordic equipment Touring cross-country skis Backcountry equipment Telemark gear Snowshoes Kindersleds – carry your kids in a sled! [...]
Bicycle Sales & Repair
Once the spring hits here in Mammoth in early June, Brian’s becomes a bicycle shop. We carry a select line of bicycles including road and mountain bikes, bikes for kids, and bikes for just cruising around town. Whether you’re interested in a short ride around the local Mammoth Lakes bike paths, a scenic road ride, [...]
About Us
Brian’s Bicycles & Cross Country Skis is situated in the heart of Mammoth Lakes, California. Tel: (760) 924-8566. With unbound outdoor opportunities here in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Brian’s can provide the bicycle and nordic ski equipment you need for your next adventure. We have been in business for over 30 years helping locals and [...]
