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1. What ski equipment do you carry?

Our ski equipment collection is built around HAGAN Ski Mountaineering, an Austrian brand founded in 1924 that has focused exclusively on ski touring since the mid-1990s. We carry HAGAN touring skis, tech (pin) bindings, and touring boots, plus the Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis for powered winter travel. For more cold-weather gear, browse our Winter and Ice collection.
2. What is the difference between touring, all-mountain, and freeride skis?

Touring skis are built to climb efficiently with skins and still ski well on the way down. HAGAN’s ULTRA series is the lightest, designed for ski touring races, with the ULTRA 65, ULTRA 79, ULTRA 84, and ULTRA 89. The CORE Carbon series is HAGAN’s all-mountain touring line, with the CORE Carbon 84, 84 Lite, 89, 89 Lite, and 92, where the Lite versions are designed for lighter tourers. For deep snow, the Boost 94 POW, Boost 99 POW, and Boost 105 are tour freeride skis with a wider platform. In HAGAN’s naming, the number is the waist width in millimeters, so a higher number means more float in soft snow.
3. Which HAGAN ski is right for me?

Match the ski to how you tour. For racing and long, fast days, look at the ULTRA 65 or ULTRA 79. For an all-around setup, the CORE Carbon 84 or CORE Carbon 89 handles a wide range of conditions, and the CORE Carbon 92 adds versatility for experienced tourers. If powder is the priority, choose the Boost 99 POW or Boost 105. Newer to touring? The Peak 84 and Pure 90 are more affordable entry points. Not sure? Contact our experts for help.
4. What ski bindings do you carry, and how do I choose?

All the HAGAN bindings we carry are tech (pin) bindings for touring boots with tech inserts. The Pure 8 (release values 3 to 8) and Pure 10 (5 to 10) are lightweight, lower-cost options with a push-pin brake system. The Pin Up 8 EVO, Pin Up 10 EVO, and Core 12 EVO (5 to 12) add automatic brake retraction, and the CORE FR 15 EVO is aimed at freeride skiing. For competition, the Ultra World Cup and Ultra World Cup Brake are race-spec, and the Pure 10 Rental AP / Demo AP suits rental fleets. Always have bindings mounted and adjusted by a certified ski technician.
5. What ski touring boots do you carry?

HAGAN’s touring boots run from the Pure Ski Touring Boots and Pure Junior Ski Touring Boots to the Core Lite Ski Touring Boots, which step up the performance. At the top is the Core Pro Carbon, with a carbon-reinforced cuff for downhill stiffness, a 65-degree cuff range of motion for climbing, an 18-degree forward lean in ski mode, and an Easy Slide ski-walk mechanism that switches between climb and descent quickly.
6. What are the Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis?

The Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis are battery-powered skis with motorized tracks, designed to move you across snow without the effort of a traditional glide. The company cites speeds of up to about 20 mph and roughly 10 miles per charge. They’re a different kind of product from our HAGAN touring gear, so check the product page for current specs and what’s included.
7. What is ski mountaineering, and is HAGAN gear suitable for beginners?

Ski mountaineering, often called “skimo,” means climbing on skis with climbing skins on the bases, then removing them and skiing down. Recreational ski touring uses the same approach. HAGAN is known for race-level equipment, but the lineup also includes approachable options for newer tourers, like the Peak 84 skis, Pure 8 and Pure 10 bindings, and Pure boots. Backcountry travel also calls for avalanche training and safety gear.
8. What if the ski I want is sold out, or I need help choosing?

Availability changes often. If a model or size shows as sold out, call us at (888) 884-2234 or contact our experts, and we’ll check on restocks and suggest alternatives. We can also help you match skis, bindings, and boots to your skill level, terrain, and budget.
9. How do I recover after a hard day of skiing?

Skiing is a full-body workout, and recovery matters. Soak in one of our hot tubs, unwind in a sauna to ease sore muscles, or try contrast therapy with a cold plunge tub. Browse the full wellness and recovery collection to build a post-ski setup at home.
10. How do I stay in ski shape during the off-season?

Off-season training builds the leg strength, core stability, and endurance that carry over to the mountain. Our weights and fitness collection includes free weights, power racks, fitness machines, and cardio equipment for long-skin-track endurance. For agility and balance work, see our multisport training equipment.

The Complete Guide to Winter and Ice Gear: Ski Touring Equipment, Backyard Hockey Rinks & More

Whether you’re skinning up a backcountry ridge or flooding a rink in your own yard, the right gear makes winter better. Our Winter and Ice collection brings together touring skis, bindings, and boots from HAGAN Ski Mountaineering, the Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis, backyard ice and street hockey rinks from YardRink, year-round synthetic ice from Skate Anytime, field hockey goals from PEVO Sports, and a permanent Stone Age concrete box hockey table. This guide walks through every product category so you can choose with confidence. For deeper dives, browse our full Ski Equipment and Hockey collections.

What’s in the Winter and Ice Collection

The collection has two sides. The ski side centers on HAGAN Ski Mountaineering, an Austrian touring specialist, plus one very different product: the Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis. The hockey side covers real-ice rinks, street rinks, synthetic ice, goals, and an outdoor box hockey game. Together they cover backcountry skiing, backyard skating, and everything in between.

Ski Touring Equipment

HAGAN Ski Mountaineering: Touring Gear from Austria

HAGAN was founded as an Austrian family business in 1924 and has focused exclusively on ski touring since the mid-1990s. That specialization shows in the lineup: lightweight skis built to climb efficiently, tech (pin) bindings, and boots designed to walk well and ski with control.

HAGAN Touring Skis by Series

HAGAN names its skis by waist width in millimeters, so a higher number means more float in soft snow. The series tell you what each ski is built for.

Several models in the collection carry sale pricing, so look for the Sale badge on the product page.

HAGAN Tech Bindings

Every HAGAN binding in the collection is a tech (pin) binding for touring boots with tech inserts.

Have bindings mounted and adjusted by a certified ski technician.

HAGAN Touring Boots

HAGAN’s boots run from the Pure Ski Touring Boots and Pure Junior Ski Touring Boots to the Core Lite Ski Touring Boots, which step up the performance. At the top, the Core Pro Carbon Ski Touring Boots have a carbon-reinforced cuff for downhill stiffness, a 65-degree cuff range of motion for climbing, an 18-degree forward lean in ski mode, and an Easy Slide ski-walk mechanism.

Putting a Setup Together

Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis

The Frigid Dynamics E-XC Electric Skis are battery-powered skis with motorized tracks, built for moving across snow without the effort of a traditional glide. The company cites speeds of up to about 20 mph and roughly 10 miles per charge. They’re a different kind of product from the HAGAN touring gear, so check the product page for current specs and what’s included.

Backyard Hockey Rinks and Hockey Gear

YardRink Backyard Ice Rinks

YardRink rinks use rink board panels that contain water as it freezes, giving you a real ice surface in your own yard with no digging or permanent construction. Pick the size that fits your space and how you play.

RinkSizeDetailsPriceYardRink Junior Rink15' x 27'Entry-level size for kids and beginners$1,749YardRink Starter Rink17' x 35'Oval layout with room for puck-retention nets$3,385YardRink Medium Rink23' x 44'Includes NHL logos$4,195YardRink Standard Rink26' x 53'Official NHL licensed$4,775YardRink Large Rink32' x 65'NHL logo decals, puck-retention nets$5,725

YardRink Street Rinks: Hockey Without the Ice

If you live where winters are mild, or you’d rather play on pavement, YardRink’s street rinks create a boarded playing area on driveways, sport courts, and parking areas. Choose the NHL Street Hockey Size (32' x 62') at $3,099, the Tennis Court Size (35' x 77') at $3,899, or the Basketball Court Size (50' x 95') at $5,049.

Skate Anytime Synthetic Ice

The Skate Anytime All-Star 20' x 30' Synthetic Ice Rink uses interlocking polymer panels to give you a skating and stickhandling surface in any climate, with no water and no freezing temperatures needed. It starts at $5,799 and suits garages, driveways, and basements.

Field Hockey Goals from PEVO Sports

For field hockey players, the collection includes the PEVO Practice Field Hockey Goal (from $1,375) and the Championship Field Hockey Goal ($3,195).

Stone Age Concrete Outdoor Box Hockey

The Stone Age Concrete Outdoor Box Hockey ($7,149) is a permanent two-player game built from triple-reinforced, integrally colored concrete. It measures 4' x 8' with 4-inch walls and regulation-size goal slots, and it’s weatherproof, tamper-resistant, and maintenance-free. It includes brackets for bolting down to an existing solid surface, which makes it a good fit for parks, schools, camps, and apartment communities. This product requires additional shipping charges after purchase.

Train Smarter and Play Indoors

Round out a hockey setup with the Hockey SportScreen, a remote-controlled screen for solo shooting and passing drills, or browse more training equipment. To bring the game inside, see our bubble hockey tables, including the Miracle on Ice 40th Anniversary Super Chexx Pro, and our air hockey tables.

How to Choose

Skis: Start with your terrain. Narrow ULTRA skis favor speed on the climb, mid-width CORE Carbon skis handle most conditions, and wider Boost skis shine in powder. Match your bindings’ release range to your skiing style, and choose boots that fit well, since fit matters more than any spec.

Hockey rinks: Real ice from a YardRink rink needs cold temperatures and the right yard size. For mild climates or year-round skating, choose Skate Anytime synthetic ice. If you’d rather skip ice, a street rink gives you a boarded surface on any paved space.

Shop Winter and Ice Gear at Omaha Sports & Games

Every product in the collection is backed by our lowest price guarantee. Availability changes often, so if a ski, binding, or boot you want shows as sold out, call us at (888) 884-2234 or contact our experts and we’ll check on restocks and alternatives. For more to explore, browse our Ski Equipment, Hockey, Sports, and Weights & Fitness collections for off-season training.