An update from the Ortho Ski crew
Another Australian ski season is in the bag, the boots are drying out, skis have their summer wax and we're swapping snow-covered mountains for a bit of summer sunshine.
After years of obsessing over feet, fiddling with ski boots, chasing the perfect fit and talking all things skiing, we've decided it's time for Ortho Ski to take a summer breather.
Don't worry, we haven't fallen out of love with skiing. Far from it. We're still as stoked on sliding down mountains as ever. But we're taking some time to step back from bootfitting, catch our breath and have a proper think about what the next chapter of Ortho Ski might look like.
We're using this time to rethink how we can best put our knowledge, experience and slightly ridiculous obsession with ski boot fitting to good use.
We don't have all the answers just yet. But we do have plenty of ideas, and we're looking forward to seeing where they take us.
But what about my feet?
Glad you asked!
While the bootfitting tools are taking a holiday, Krista's podiatry brain certainly isn't.
You'll find her at Sentinel Mountain Sports Podiatry, her new clinic in Mount Beauty, where she's continuing to do what she does best: figuring out how to make feet happier, more comfortable and better equipped for mountain adventures.
Ski orthotics are still very much on the menu, alongside sports podiatry and custom orthotics for mountain biking, trail running and all the other ways we love to get out and play in the mountains. She will not be selling ski boots though. Simply sports-specific podiatry.
Same foot nerd. Same mountain obsession. Just a few more sports in the mix.
Thanks for coming along for the ride
One of the best things about Ortho Ski has always been the people. From first-timers finding their ski legs to lifelong skiers chasing one more perfect turn, we love being part of your skiing adventures.
We've heard your stories, celebrated your breakthroughs, shared your frustrations and probably talked about your feet for longer than anyone reasonably should.
And we wouldn't change a thing.
So, for now, we're pressing pause on bootfitting for the summer, not on our love of skiing or the incredible community that's grown around Ortho Ski.
We'll keep you posted as we figure out what's next. In the meantime, look after your feet, keep dreaming of powder days and remember: life's too short for uncomfortable ski boots.
See you in the mountains!
Need ski orthotics or some expert attention for your feet?
Visit Sentinel Mountain Sports Podiatry in Mount Beauty for ski orthotics, sports podiatry and footwear advice for skiing, mountain biking and trail running.