As an abled bodied skier, to learn how to ski race you just need to find nearly any mountain and sign up, but when you are disabled it is different. This is a guest blog post by Arctica Ambassador, and blind ski racer, Abby Duffy.
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The Race Suit That Started a Revolution
Ten years ago, when Arctica was launched online, we did so under the guiding principles to provide excellent customer service and products that have great style and value. The most iconic example of these tenets is the Arctica RACEFLEX race suit launched in 2013. The Revolution begins! When we started our company 10 years ago […]
The Swiss Army Knife of Ski Pants
Arctica All Mountain Pant – the Swiss army knife of ski pants For years, Arctica has been the go to place for Side Zip Ski Pants. While we offered full side zip ski pants in every color of the rainbow for skiers, snowboarders, and racers, one request we kept hearing over and over was for […]
4 Reasons Team Uniforms are Important for Success
The concept of uniforms for sports started in the mid-19th century when a certain, now very famous, New York baseball team wore a uniform. Not only did the players of the team wear a uniform, but the coaches and support staff also wore the same attire. Since then, any sports fan knows the value attached […]
Layer Up with Arctica Down Featherlyte’s
For versatility, comfort and warmth check out the Arctica Featherlyte Packet and PackVest. Designed and developed to be worn separately or together, they are warm, yet low profile and incredibly lightweight. In fact, light as a feather! Wear the PackVest or Packet by itself during the shoulder seasons or layer them up when the mercury drops. But […]
Summer Skiing in Europe
Here’s our ultimate summer skiing in Europe guide to help you make the most of your summer holidays.
A Message From Arctica Ambassador Korbinian Rampp
Amidst the current coronavirus pandemic, here’s an encouraging message for young ski racers everywhere from Arctica Ambassador Korbinian Rampp.
April 8, 2020: An Update From Our Founder
An update on what’s up at Arctica and the steps we are taking to operate safely and help our community thru the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dealing With Injury: A 17 Year Old Ski Racers Perspective
“It’s all a part of the sport” I keep telling myself as I injure myself for the second time this season. In ski racing, we train our butt’s off 24/7 to be as successful as possible in upcoming races. We put in so much dedication but we still have to take massive chances in order […]
A Note From Our Founder
I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of the skiing community. I appreciate how valuable my time on the slopes is with my family and friends. Skiing connects us. It has brought all of us together and is the reason you’re reading this message now. I feel immensely grateful for your support of Arctica. Thank you.
Ski Team Jacket Ordering at Arctica
Team jacket ordering at Arctica is different. At Arctica, team jackets are in stock and available to ship all year long. We stock three styles of jackets plus warm-up coats and race capes for team jacket orders. Plus, two of the jacket styles in our team jacket program are available in 4 colors. That’s a lot […]
Have You Ever Tried to Buy a Speed Suit in Summer?
If you have ever tried to buy an alpine ski racing speed suit in summer, you know in years gone by it was almost impossible. But we’re changing that game. At Arctica we have speed suits available all year long. Many ski shops close down for the summer. Or put away all their winter inventory and […]