Vacation planning two part-er: Does cheap, decent skiing over the holidays exist? And if not, where else should I spend my time off from work? [more inside]
posted by AV on Nov 24, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm going to Whistler for a conference. I've never been skiing or snowboarding before and I'd like to. But I know so little about winter sports that it is hard to make the right choices or to even know what I need to know. [more inside]
posted by grouse on Nov 16, 2009 - 39 answers

Can you suggest the best ski school in Park City, UT for my wife and kids (age 4 and 7) who are all first-timers? Obviously can be different programs for each, but needs to be on the same mountain. 2-3 days would be ideal, to leave some time for getting out on our own thereafter.
posted by MattD on Nov 8, 2009 - 3 answers

Need a solution to keep my sister's feet warm in ski boots. [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Oct 18, 2009 - 18 answers

Moving to Colorado in December. Want to be close to skiing and looking for a job in education. Best location and opportunity? [more inside]
posted by no bueno on Aug 10, 2009 - 8 answers

I want to spend Jan-Apr of the 2010 season snowboarding in the Salt Lake City resorts. Can you guys help me figure out where to live in SLC (three months at a resort is just too much $$, and plus I'd like to be able to get away from the mountain on the days I don't ride) , and the best way to go about securing a place? [more inside]
posted by Calloused_Foot on Jun 16, 2009 - 5 answers

How can i get rid of my white panda eyes after a skiing holiday? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

I have a pair of old 75mm Nordic Norm cross country ski boots. They're leather on the lower half and 'foamy' synthetic on the upper half. The problem is, the 'foamy' synthetic is supposed to be covered with some kinda of vinyl, but like most older xc boots, it seems that the coating has flaked off of my boots. Is there anyway I can make this foamy section weatherproof? Can I stop continued flaking?
posted by brandonjadams on Mar 9, 2009 - 3 answers

How much should I budget to both equip myself and my wife for snowboarding and get us enough instruction so that we enjoy it? I mean, we own nothing with the possible exception of some gloves we could use, and we want to get ourselves outfitted and capable of boarding happily all day at places like Heavenly or Whistler. What will this cost, or, barring that, what do we need to budget for?
posted by scrump on Feb 13, 2009 - 19 answers

Good cross-country skiing near Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy on Feb 5, 2009 - 2 answers

What's the deal with cheap and abundant ski lift ticket vouchers? [more inside]
posted by yom3ts on Jan 14, 2009 - 3 answers

Is it possible for an advanced intermediate adult skier to become an expert (at Whistler, specifically) without shelling out $400 a day on private lessons? If the best answer is to simply keep practicing on my own, please augment with direct experience and words of encouragement. [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast on Jan 7, 2009 - 18 answers

I'm looking to get a new pair of ski boots in the SF Bay Area, preferably in the South Bay/Peninsula area. Since boot fitting isn't an exact science I'm looking for suggestions for great, not good boot fitters. [more inside]
posted by laradar on Jan 2, 2009 - 4 answers

How can two oldsters, two college students, and a 15-year-old boy have fun in the snow or on the ice? My 21-year-old nephew and his girlfriend are coming to stay with me, my wife, and son in the Denver area right after New Year's. We'd like to take them to the mountains for a day trip or possibly overnight, but we're totally lame and don't know how to ski or skate. They probably know how to skate, but I don't think they ski. What would be fun and easy to learn? [more inside]
posted by lukemeister on Dec 26, 2008 - 11 answers

Colorado residents... where can I find the cheapest lift tickets for Crested Butte? [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic on Dec 25, 2008 - 1 answer

Suggestions for toddler-friendly activities in Snowmass/Aspen, CO? [more inside]
posted by esunshine on Dec 2, 2008 - 4 answers

I"m looking for a winter aerobic activity to keep my fitness level up for mountain biking. Cross country skiing is one of them. What should I buy and how hard is it going to be to learn? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Nov 27, 2008 - 15 answers

Where should we go for a winter weekend getaway within 2 hours drive of Chicago? [more inside]
posted by sandor on Nov 21, 2008 - 9 answers

I need help planning a ski trip to Utah in February - where should we stay and how should be get around? [more inside]
posted by prozach1576 on Nov 19, 2008 - 14 answers

I want to snowboard/ski everyday, all winter. Where should I get a job? [more inside]
posted by GrubbyUtter on Nov 11, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm going to be taking photos this weekend in an artificial ski field, (mixture of cold and warm environments), the people facilitating the event have said that last time they had someone shoot at a similar event their lenses fogged up when moving between the snow and the heated cafe. How can I prevent this? [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks on Sep 24, 2008 - 9 answers

My fiancee and I are very outdoorsy. This summer we enjoyed hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. We're looking for some low-cost winter sports and outdoor activities so that we can continue to enjoy the great outdoors through the late fall, winter and early spring. [more inside]
posted by aleahey on Sep 9, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm moving to Colorado near Breckenridge for the winter (Nov - Mar/Apr). What towns should I check out and where should I search? [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Sep 4, 2008 - 3 answers

This snowboarder wants to give skiing a try. How to go about it? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Apr 19, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm interested in picking up a pair or more of walkie talkies, primarily for use whilst skiing - I didn't seem able to find any good recommendations (I saw this) but it seems US focused. [more inside]
posted by eb98jdb on Mar 5, 2008 - 5 answers

Eyeglasses (worn under goggles) fogging up during skiing. Any suggestions/tips? [more inside]
posted by stilly on Feb 29, 2008 - 19 answers

Do you know any tricks for skiing down small hills while cross-country skiing? I mean without falling down, which is my current style. [more inside]
posted by chippie on Feb 24, 2008 - 17 answers

I would like to get some video footage from an upcoming snowboarding trip and download it to my computer at a later date. What equipment would be suitable for this? My budget is £100 (~ $200 US) [more inside]
posted by oliverst on Feb 18, 2008 - 4 answers

Can you help me find cheap lodging in Whistler, BC? Or if not, suggest another destination in North America for great skiing and cheap digs? [more inside]
posted by tslugmo on Jan 31, 2008 - 16 answers

Skiers: NorthFace down or TriClimate? [more inside]
posted by jma on Jan 7, 2008 - 14 answers

Where's the best place for skiing in the Reno/Tahoe area for a bunch of beginners? Is it crazy to go (for a day) during the week of Christmas? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF on Dec 7, 2007 - 17 answers

Great week honeymooning in the Rockies? Where would you tell a skiing/riding couple to go? [more inside]
posted by nelleish on Dec 5, 2007 - 9 answers

First time skiier needing some advice on what to buy, should I get lessons, etc, etc,. [more inside]
posted by jannw on Nov 22, 2007 - 23 answers

Greetings Hive Mind. I love to ski, and I want to have a video record of said skiing. Has anyone got any recommendations for helmet cameras that I could use next time I'm in the mountains? [more inside]
posted by Kreiger on Apr 19, 2007 - 7 answers

Where’s the best place to book an all-inclusive ski vacation? Where’s a good powder accessible condo with a view/hottub? [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Feb 9, 2007 - 6 answers

Please help me understand the differences in ski/ binding/ boot technologies for downhill skiing. Kinda like... longer skiis are good for w, wider skiis should be used for x and stiff bindings are good for situations y and z. [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Jan 19, 2007 - 12 answers

What do you do when you are tired of the blank facades presented by Expida, Orbitz or Cheap seats? Where do you go to get the low down on travel deals, alpine skiing specifically? The when and where to get the best prices, the how and why when it comes to finding package deals on deep discount?
posted by flummox on Jan 10, 2007 - 10 answers

I am going to Vail, Colorado this weekend. How can I save some money on a one day lift pass? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish on Dec 14, 2006 - 5 answers

I've never gone skiing or snowboarding before, but I'm going on a co-worker outing in January to a ski resort for one day. I've decided to take beginner lessons in one - but which one? What would you recommend and why? [more inside]
posted by evadery on Dec 12, 2006 - 34 answers

I'm going to visit my boyfriend's family with him over New Years weekend, and he just casually mentioned to me that there'd definitely been some skiing involved. I've never been skiing before, ever. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by sherber on Dec 12, 2006 - 29 answers

Where can we watch the Biathlon World Cup? [more inside]
posted by saladpants on Dec 10, 2006 - 1 answer

Where do I stay in Taos? [more inside]
posted by striker on Nov 28, 2006 - 13 answers

Living in Lake Tahoe(!) My sister-in-law has a chance to live out in Lake Tahoe for the ski season. She'll be working, either on a mountain or off, but she doesn't have a job lined up yet. My question (after a chat with her) is about where she might want to live. Been to Tahoe? Lived there? Help a recent college grad have a blast. [more inside]
posted by zpousman on Sep 25, 2006 - 9 answers

Why is the easiest slope at a ski resort called a "bunny hill"? [more inside]
posted by Sloben on Aug 31, 2006 - 15 answers

Last night while watching Olympic ski jumping, I noticed what appeared to be tiny pine trees spaced evenly down the center of the hill, right between the jumpers' ski tracks. What are they for, and why use pine trees?
posted by mr_crash_davis on Feb 19, 2006 - 9 answers

Olympic Nordic Combined skiing is male-only. Isn't this against the Olympic Charter? Do women want to compete? Is the sport being promoted to women? What would happen if a woman applied to compete?
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome on Feb 11, 2006 - 9 answers

Heliskiing? What did you wish you knew before going? [more inside]
posted by ruelle on Jan 16, 2006 - 4 answers

I'm thinking about taking a ski vacation in Quebec sometime in February. Looking for advice. [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds on Jan 12, 2006 - 8 answers

TravelFilter: Last minute. Wife an I going to Switzerland from the US in late January. Leave on the 19th. I have to be in Geneva on the 21st. Flying standby - don't know where I'll come in. Maybe Milan? Maybe Paris? Maybe Munich? Maybe Zurich? Need a good route by Rail to Geneva. More inside. [more inside]
posted by tkchrist on Jan 7, 2006 - 10 answers

Can someone break down skiing terminology in a way that isn't completely confusing? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Dec 29, 2005 - 6 answers