I'm becoming enamored with the idea of moving to a ski town for a while. I'd like to know more about what it's really like.
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posted by carolinaherrera
on Feb 25, 2013 -
10 answers
I'm looking for a good ski boot fitter no more than three hours away from northern Westchester County, NY. Do you know of any? How about any other tips concerning boot fitting?
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posted by Opposite George
on Feb 11, 2013 -
9 answers
I just went skiing for the first time in Colorado with some friends and loved it. Now that I'm back in the Bay Area, where can I go skiing that's beginner friendly and close enough to make it a day trip?
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posted by aloysius on the mixing boards
on Jan 31, 2013 -
8 answers
I've skiied a total of six days on the west coast. I live on the east coast, but need help finding a place to ski that's somewhat nearby (6 hrs drive), has trails on my level, won't be filled with people, and would be good for a long weekend. Got any recommendations? More details inside...
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posted by gchucky
on Dec 7, 2011 -
9 answers
I'm in New York City. I want to go skiing this thanksgiving weekend. None of the nearby resorts seem to be open (yet). What is my closest option? I'm willing to take a very long drive, but I'd like to avoid flying on thanksgiving. Thanks!
posted by falameufilho
on Nov 22, 2011 -
6 answers
How do I best prepare my quads for skiing this winter. I will probably only go once or twice but I'd like to enjoy both of those times. I went once last year with out doing any prep it was the first time in about 6 years. Everything was fine except for my quads, it got to the point about half way through the day I couldn't go on. The rest of my body felt fine (tired but fine). What can I do to keep my quads from hurting so bad I have to end my day short?
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posted by jmsta
on Oct 2, 2011 -
17 answers
Ski lessons! Help him take full advantage of a one-hour private lesson with a pro. His previous attempt at skiing went badly... Read on.
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posted by Opal
on Mar 24, 2011 -
17 answers
I am new at skiing this year. I have access to a ski resort by Truckee in California. I have been skiing mostly the green trails but some of the easiest blue trails as well. I have trouble figuring out what the snow weather report means to decide what might be acceptable to me as a new skier. Can you please help me decipher the following snow report?
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posted by Tom Blees
on Dec 20, 2010 -
10 answers
Does it exist yet? - A ski boot for super wide feet that uses snowboard boot type material on the outside part of the foot, but is hard plastic otherwise? (I have a wide foot and only snowboard boots are comfortable for me)
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posted by figTree
on Nov 13, 2010 -
5 answers
How do I mount cross-country ski bindings? I'm a technically adept individual with the appropriate tools, but info (beyond "take it to the shop and let a pro do it!) is seemingly hard to find online...
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posted by c0nsumer
on Feb 16, 2010 -
2 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.
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posted by grouse
on Nov 16, 2009 -
40 answers
Moving to Colorado in December. Want to be close to skiing and looking for a job in education. Best location and opportunity?
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posted by no bueno
on Aug 10, 2009 -
8 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.
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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.
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posted by laradar
on Jan 2, 2009 -
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?
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posted by unSane
on Nov 27, 2008 -
15 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?
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posted by 0xFCAF
on Dec 7, 2007 -
17 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?
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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?
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posted by lalochezia
on Feb 9, 2007 -
6 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
Do you wear a ski helmet? Why or why not? I've been skiing a few times, I'm wondering if I should start wearing one this year. Are they uncomfortable? Do they keep your head warm? And is there anything wrong with renting instead buying?
posted by exhilaration
on Nov 16, 2005 -
49 answers
I've agreed on short notice to go skiing next week, and realize that I'm out of shape. Is there anything I can do to prepare myself so that I'm not putting myself at risk of injury, or that will keep my legs from feeling very sore after the first day? I only have 8 days.
posted by stovenator
on Jan 11, 2005 -
10 answers
I'm planning a ski trip (North American) for myself and 3 friends for the week before Christmas. Problem: we know nothing about skiing. Help! [MI]
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posted by gatorae
on Jun 1, 2004 -
20 answers
