Bode Miller Joins Arc City: A Deep Dive into Ski Racing, Life, and Legacy
Bode Miller joins Arc City for a candid conversation on his childhood, mindset, career highs and struggles, and his perspective on the future of American ski racing.
How to Remove Rust From Ski Edges (And Prevent It in the First Place)
Rust on ski edges is common. Learn how to remove rust safely, prevent corrosion, and avoid tuning mistakes that can damage your ski
Base Care and Maintenance: Preventing Base Burn With the Right Wax Cycling
Base burn shows up fast in cold winter snow — especially underfoot. TOKO Wax Room contributor and independent World Cup skier Jimmy Krupka explains how wax cycling, daily care, and ski-room habits keep bases fast and healthy all season.
Arc City: The Podcast — New Episode: Saving the CMC Ski Team
In the latest episode of Arc City: The Podcast, we revisit the Colorado Mountain College Ski Team’s fight for survival. After facing major funding cuts, the program rallied support from the ski racing community and secured its future—at least for now. Head coach Scott Tanner and CMC Regional Development Officer Olivia Goldsworthy share how they led a successful campaign to keep the team alive.
Why Your Ski Edges Aren’t Sharp: Troubleshooting and Fixing Them
Dull edges can frustrate skiers, but troubleshooting the basics can often restore sharpness. Ensure the sidewall is planed to expose the edge, replace dull files, and use a 3-degree guide for proper grip. If the edge feels hardened, a coarse diamond file can cut through before finishing with finer tools. For an aggressive finish, a final pass with a hard Arkansas stone might do the trick.
Jimmy Krupka Joins BRASS as an Ambassador
The BRASS Avalanche Foundation proudly announces a partnership with American ski racer and Arc City Podcast founder Jimmy Krupka. A passionate advocate for avalanche safety, Jimmy’s connection to BRASS stems from the tragic loss of Bryce Astle and Ronnie Berlack in Sölden, Austria—an event that profoundly shaped his commitment to snow safety education. Currently competing on the Europa Cup and NorAm circuits, Jimmy combines his athletic career with his creative pursuits, including his popular podcast featuring top ski racing athletes. “BRASS is filling a critical gap in the sport, and I’m excited to help them in any way that I can,” Jimmy shared.
Race Day Tune Adjustments: Insights of a World Cup Racer
Race day for a World Cup ski racer demands precision and teamwork, with the ski technician playing a pivotal role. From perfectly tuned skis for warm-ups to last-minute edge adjustments and pre-start rituals, every detail matters. Explore the behind-the-scenes process that ensures peak performance when it counts the most.
Introducing Rogue Lines: Sync Performance Announces the Production of an Inspirational Film on Athlete Dedication
Sync Performance has produced their first SYNC Production film titled Rogue Lines. This film showcases three exceptional independent athletes: Jimmy Krupka, Stef Fleck, and Wiley Maple.
Mastering Ski Edge Tuning with TOKO Wax Room: A Guide to Gummy Stone Techniques
The Edge Grinding Rubber, or "gummy stone," is one of my most utilized and thought-about pieces of tuning equipment. A gummy stone can be used to remove rust. (But if you use it on your base edge, do so sparingly). Base edges are easily affected and shouldn’t be meddled with). A gummy can also be used to take the spiky-ness off of a particularly bad burr (but a file and diamond stones will do the actual fixing).
Gurgl SL: World Cup Debut for SYNC Team’s Jimmy Krupka
Racing independently and preparing for his first World Cup, Sync Team independent Jimmy Krupka aims high with World Racing Academy.
