2021: Innovating, Adapting, & Assisting
A home for all things Folsom. Events, announcements, press, how-to’s, and much more.
FOLSOM BLOG: THE SHARPENED EDGE
Folsom on BLISTER GEAR:30 Podcast
Folsom Custom Skis and BLISTER Gear Review have been working together for upwards of 5 years. From simple gear discussions, to the collaborative design of…
Folsom Athlete Review: The BTO
Folsom athlete Steve Karczewski (better known as Steve the Pirate) has been riding Folsom Skis for a few years now, but was stoked out of…
[Video] Folsom PPE Manufacturing
Folsom has been manufacturing PPE since we could get our hands on materials back in May. With the COVID-19 Pandemic still very much present, we…
Sustainability in Ski Manufacturing
Building skis is a very messy process that produces a lot of waste. Every ski manufacturer out there, big and small will all admit that…
10 Best Summer Ski Workouts
A backcountry enthusiast, fitness guru, and Folsom athlete, Doug Mock knows much more about summer ski fitness than most. The following are 10 exercises that…
Folsom Skis & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
We’ll be the first to tell you that COVID brought the North American ski season to a screeching halt. With the necessary policies going…
Folsom Interns: Where Are They Now?
Folsom’s internship program is a larger piece of our business than most people realize. Typically, an internship position may sound like the “coffee run” job,…
🚨 New Shape: The Spar Turbo 🚨
The Spar 88 and Spar 78 have been flagship skis in the Folsom lineup since their inception. New for the 20/21 season, we are excited…
How to Wax your Skis and the Importance of Storage Wax
Let’s set the record straight, you do not need to wax your skis to ski… but you should wax your skis if you want to…
Custom Skis: The Right Tool for the Job
Have you ever had to fix a pair of sunglasses, and needed to replace one of those really small screws? Or, have you ever had…
16 NEW Custom Ski Graphics
In addition to the shape and construction of your custom skis, the graphic is the final piece that makes your skis truly unique to you. …
Folsom’s Guide to Ski Sidewall Construction
If you have ever been curious about how skis are made, you have probably learned that not all skis are made equal. Nearly every ski…
What is Rocker and Camber?
Up until about a decade ago, rocker was virtually unheard of in ski design. Professional skier Shane McConkey was known for pushing the boundaries of…
What’s The Best Touring Ski For You?
Not all skiers are created equal, so why should your skis be? This phrase is the backbone of Folsom Custom Skis, and rings home particularly…
No lifts, No Problem
Doug Mock is a Folsom athlete who, from the first skis he bought from us, to the builds we sponsor him with today, have all…
Best Skis for Iconic Vacations
Deciding what ski you should bring to your next ski vacation can be difficult. Some locations will have predictable snow conditions. Japan turns into…
🚨 New Shape Alert: The Hayden 🚨
We’ve had questions for years asking us, “when are you going to make a kid’s ski?” We’ve thought about making kids skis before, and…
Folsom Skis Opens Office & Showroom in Aspen, CO
We’ve called Aspen our home away from home for many years now. In addition to the dozens of custom skis that are built and sent…
Introducing The Folsom BLISTER Pro 104
BLISTER and Folsom Have been working together since the tail end of 2016. The relationship really started with Folsom CEO Mike McCabe sitting down to…
Folsom Skis gets more Editor’s Picks at FREESKIER Magazine’s 2019-20 Ski Test
Have you ever wondered why some skis are more highly recommended than others? Sure a lot of the technology and materials are the same, but…
2020: Changing The Game
We’ll be the first ones to agree with you, last season was incredible. Colorado (among many other western US states) received record setting snowfall which…
Dog Graphics on Custom Skis
Calling all dog lovers… Here at Folsom Custom Skis, we consider dogs to be a man’s (or woman’s) best friend. We also understand that…
🚨 New Shape Alert: The Spar 78 🚨
Last year we brought you the the Spar 88, a new and improved version of our original carving ski, the Blue Note Carve. With…
Folsom Skis: An Intern’s Perspective
Being a strong skier is a mandatory requirement here at Folsom. One lucky intern of ours was especially able to reap the benefits of…
GIVEAWAY: Folsom Skis & Pit Viper
We have teamed up with our friends at Pit Viper Sunglasses to bring you the best Spring giveaway. We would love for you to make…
Ski Mountaineering: Folsom Custom’s Spar 88 “Summit Express”
Doug Mock is a Folsom athlete who you won’t catch skiing the resort very frequently. We recently worked with Doug to build the first ever…
Folsom Skis Gives A Flake
Since the early days of Folsom Custom Skis, we’ve been fortunate enough to maintain a valuable relationship with Aspen Skiing Company. From the bulk orders…
Custom Skis: A Telemark Skier’s Perspective
Doug Mock has been skiing on Folsom Custom Skis since our inception, and as a dedicated tele skier has strong feelings about what makes a…
Folsom Skis 10th Anniversary Party: Aspen Edition
The party so nice they had to throw it twice… We had so much fun at our first 10th Anniversary Party (shoutout evo Denver)…
WIN: The Winter Warmup Giveaway
The Winter Warmup Giveaway is here! Ski season is upon us and we want to get you kitted out in the best gear on…
Folsom Skis Win FREESKIER Editors’ Picks
Every year in early March, FREESKIER Magazine invites dozens of the ski industry’s top brands to enter their skis into the annual ski test dubbed…
Folsom Skis 10th Anniversary & Season Kickoff Party
We’re turning 10 years old this season and in this industry, that’s a damn good reason to celebrate. Our friends over at evo Denver…
NEW SHAPE: The Gambit 113
Folsom’s first flagship powder ski, the original Gambit was born way back in 2009. The shape’s early design created a wide-waisted ski with calculated amounts…
Custom Ski Graphics For 2019
Every custom ski that we we build is unique in a handful of ways. Internally, elements like the wood core type and composite structure separate…
Folsom Skis & RockyMounts Co-Branded Ski Racks
The best skis deserve the best transportation, that’s why we’ve partnered with Boulder-based RockyMounts to provide Folsom customers with a safe, convenient, and stylish co-branded…
evo Denver Visits Folsom Custom Skis
The 2017-18 season marked the start of a relationship between evo and Folsom. Coming into our second year in business together, we’re even more excited…
Folsom Skis & Zeal Optics Present: The Preseason Pregame
Folsom Custom Skis and Zeal Optics are proud to present The Preseason Pregame, a demo and sample sale winter kick off party. The action…
2019: Welcome To The Next Chapter
It didn’t snow much last year in Colorado, but that’s okay. We still managed to build more skis than we ever have (again), and when…
What Are Carbon Skis?
For decades, the ski industry has been throwing buzzwords at consumers, advertising their latest tech such as “Flip Core”, “HRZN Tech”, “V-Werks”, and “TRN-TEK” (oh…
Photo Update: Folsom Skis at SASS Argentina
An important concept to keep in mind is that for every hot summer day we have here in the northern hemisphere, there’s a good chance…
The Importance of Custom Skis: One Guide’s Perspective
Aside from running SASS Global Travel’s day to day communications and trip development, Pete Connolly works as both Head Guide and Mountain Operations Director at…
Top 10 Picks for Custom Ski Graphics | Summer Sale 2018
Often times, a major challenge that customers find in the custom ski design process is deciding what to pick for their custom ski graphics. You…
🚨 New Shape Alert: The Spar 88 🚨
Folsom Custom Skis is proud to announce the release of an all new frontside / carving shape for the 2018/19 season dubbed the Spar 88.…
The Ultimate Guide to Custom Skis
Throughout skiing’s history, consumers have grown accustomed to certain kinds of equipment, and of course, trends have developed and shifted around as technology advances, and…
Summer Ski Care: The Do’s And Don’ts
For better or for worse, skiing is a sport that relies heavily on equipment. Not just any equipment, but expensive equipment that has us covered…
New Folsom Shape Discussion | Gear:30 Podcast
Folsom’s Mike McCabe talks with Blister Gear Review Guru Jonathon Ellsworth to discuss some of Folsom’s newest shapes. Check out their post here. TOPICS &…
🚨 New Shape Alert: The Primary Plus 🚨
The Primary from Folsom Custom Skis has been a bestseller since it’s inception in 2014. In addition to satisfying the ski needs of advanced to…
Folsom Skis at Freeskier Magazine’s 2018 Ski Test
After a 1-year hiatus in Snowbird, Freeskier Magazine’s annual ski test was moved back to its proper home of Aspen this year and Folsom Skis…
NEW SKI SHAPE: CASH 106
Introducing the latest offering from Folsom Custom Skis: The Cash 106, a rebirth of one of our original shapes, the Johnny C, utilizing a modernized geometry…
The Ultimate Powder Ski
The Pow Fish is an all new shape being released in limited fashion alongside TREW Gear for the 2017-18 season. With a mild tip taper and a…
Folsom Feature: Blister Gear Review Podcast
Gear heads rejoice. Owner of Folsom Custom Skis Mike McCabe sits down at SIA along with some other guys to talk gear. From the Blister…
Folsom Skis New for 2018
After nearly tripling our summer production numbers, we’re more ready than ever for another great Colorado ski season. We shipped hand-built stock skis off to backcountry.com again…
Sustainability In the World of Custom Skis
We at Folsom Customs are doing all we can to reduce our environmental impact, yet we humbly know we will always have one. Stimulating our…
Folsom Skis Press & Publication
Press & Publications 303 Magazine Out of Bounds Best of Denver Best Skis in Denver Colorado Ski Companies are Going Big Growth of ski manufacturing…
FAQ: What You Need to Know When Purchasing a Custom Ski
Why should I invest in custom skis? Custom skis are an investment. They require more time from you, the customer. They also require more of…
