Best ski/snowboard helmet w/audio (mic preferred) integration? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones on Dec 17, 2009 - 2 answers

Have you ever moved from a warm, mild climate like Los Angeles, to one that experiences four seasons - and did you do so in the dead of winter? What was it like? What do you wish you had known beforehand? In other words, what am I, a native Angeleno currently taking for granted? [more inside]
posted by invisible ink on Dec 14, 2009 - 64 answers

Toys for the snow, besides sleds and snowball makers? [more inside]
posted by raztaj on Dec 11, 2009 - 10 answers

Driving from Salt Lake City to Yellowstone to Bryce Canyon during Christmas week. Everything's planned, except for the car... Am I screwed? Rental car options, and do I need AWD and/or chains? [more inside]
posted by ydant on Dec 7, 2009 - 13 answers

Can you help me find the perfect non-wool, in-no-way-scratchy winter hat for moderateish activity (male recipient)? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure on Nov 30, 2009 - 15 answers

Where can I find records of the date of the first snowfall in an area? I'm looking for Hanover, NH, but a tool to find first snow fall dates and records for any area is what I'd really like to find.
posted by furious on Nov 29, 2009 - 4 answers

Does anyone have experience with those new-fangled reverse camber snowboards? [more inside]
posted by fshgrl on Nov 27, 2009 - 6 answers

I've read this, and this but I'm looking for something more casual and maybe a low top shoe that I can wear to/from and at work or school. [more inside]
posted by handabear on Oct 22, 2009 - 7 answers

How do I eject the Snow Leopard install DVD on a Mac Mini? [more inside]
posted by keijo on Oct 9, 2009 - 24 answers

Please recommend good winter clothing for 1-year-olds, especially super warm coats. We're talking months and months of ice and snow here. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Oct 8, 2009 - 19 answers

Help! I upgraded to snow leopard and now my internet is painfully slow. A quick google search shows i'm not the only one, but the only fix I can find (to do with the firewall) doesn't help me as I don't have firewall on. There seems to be no difference between Safari and Firefox. I'm seriously considering using time machine to get back to Leopard days. As an example, pre snow leopard, a speed test measured at 1.83mb/s download, 0.16mb/s upload and 41ms latency, speed test just now says 0.46mb/s, 0.24mb/s upload and 51ms latency. Therefore it looks like my upload speed has improved by my download has taken a dial up style kicking. As I don't upload anything very often, I don't care about any improvement in this area. Can anyone assist? I'm running a January 2009 macbook if that helps.
posted by nunoidia on Sep 17, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a known Best Winter Hat for Cyclists? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 17, 2009 - 15 answers

Possibly going to move and work as a caretaker of a small farm-sanctuary in upstate NY. The problem? It's on a windy, steep dirt road and my car is less than good. Help! [more inside]
posted by firei on Sep 5, 2009 - 10 answers

Will I need electronic stability control for winter driving? Please help this California native and recent Texas resident decide on a car to buy before my first "real" winter in northern Illinois begins. [more inside]
posted by puritycontrol on Aug 18, 2009 - 26 answers

Great places worldwide for a two week snowboarding and sightseeing holiday around Christmas time? [more inside]
posted by inflatablekiwi on Aug 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm moving to the Upper Valley of New Hampshire in a month and need to buy a car for the first time. Help me choose the right one. [more inside]
posted by billtron on Jul 17, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm moving to the UK. I love snowboarding. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by ElmerFishpaw on Jun 22, 2009 - 9 answers

Is mid December too early for good skiing at Niseko, Japan? [more inside]
posted by girlgeeknz on Jun 11, 2009 - 1 answer

Why is TV snow in black and white? [more inside]
posted by abc123xyzinfinity on Apr 8, 2009 - 6 answers

Where should we (Me +1) backpack next weekend (Mar 28/29) near Fresno, CA that has SNOW, WATER and FISH? [more inside]
posted by farmersckn on Mar 20, 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

Any horror movies that feature a lot of outdoor snow scenes? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers on Feb 12, 2009 - 26 answers

We're thinking of visiting Flagstaff, Arizona in April... what is the danger of snow? [more inside]
posted by selfnoise on Feb 11, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me find some snowy mountains in North Georgia/Southern Tennessee [more inside]
posted by pandemic on Feb 6, 2009 - 10 answers

What is the proper nomenclature for the contraptions installed inside building entrance vestibules, consisting of a grille-covered pit to catch and drain away snow, slush, and rainwater? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Jan 30, 2009 - 5 answers

Need some car help! It snowed. The snow eventually turned into ice. Snow and ice piled up on the roads. I drove over the snow and ice. Now, some part of my car broke and its hanging from underneath the car, and when I drive, it is getting dragged around. What to do? More details and pictures inside. [more inside]
posted by veol on Jan 6, 2009 - 16 answers

Snow chain recommendations? [more inside]
posted by |n$eCur3 on Jan 2, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for water-resistant/proof, wind resistant, and warm mittens or gloves. Versatile enough to be able to drive with, but warm enough for extended walks outside and waterproof enough for snow shoveling, etc. Giant ski mittens are awesome, but somewhat limiting in dexterity. [more inside]
posted by sararah on Dec 22, 2008 - 12 answers

What are some great things to see or do in NYC when it snows? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Dec 20, 2008 - 15 answers

We're going to be introducing our nearly-4-year-old son to the joys of snowshoeing, igloo-building and possibly even snow-camping this season. Help us not screw it up for him! [more inside]
posted by scrump on Dec 12, 2008 - 19 answers

Protecting your bike from snow and rain? [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Nov 30, 2008 - 9 answers

My wife and I would like to go snowshoeing in Colorado. Next week. Where, if at all, could we find enough snow? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! on Nov 17, 2008 - 4 answers

I will be going dogsledding with Outward Bound this January. What sort of camera should I bring? [more inside]
posted by Commander Rachek on Oct 29, 2008 - 5 answers

Are there differences between car ice scrapers? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan on Oct 29, 2008 - 21 answers

Driving in snowy conditions and getting tire chains on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma (5 speed manual, basic model), possible or not? Also, should I get snow tires as well as tire chains? [more inside]
posted by sir_rubixalot on Oct 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Looking for recommendations for warm waterproof boots in UK [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer on Oct 9, 2008 - 6 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

Europe: Where does it Snow for Xmas? [more inside]
posted by mary8nne on Aug 31, 2008 - 11 answers

Where is a good place to go camping this weekend within a few hours of Denver, CO? [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Jun 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Where can I find some good, quality shaved ice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Jun 4, 2008 - 7 answers

I am thinking of installing a metal roof. I am in central New England. My present shingled roof has a 3½" to 12 pitch and is rated for up to 30 pounds per square foot. This winter The roof had to be shoveled on a regular basis. I am both worried that with heavy repeated snows my home is at risk for structural damage and I suspect that this 30 PSF rating is not a real world figure. I also have a problem with heavy snow blocking the combustion air for my furnace which is built into the furnace stack. Would a dark colored metal roof with such a shallow pitch be self clearing under heavy snow?
posted by Raybun on Apr 26, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm going to japan from march 9 until april 6, and I want to climb Mt Fuji, from the bottom to the top. How much snow should I expect? How cold is it going to be? Do I need to bring boots and 3 layers of technical outdoor clothing or a warm jacket and sneakers? My lonely planet says its doable, but thats pretty much it. [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Feb 24, 2008 - 10 answers

What do you call those chunks of snow that accumulate on automobile fenders behind the wheels? [more inside]
posted by Tube on Feb 23, 2008 - 21 answers

Is it necessary or worthwhile to remove the snow from my crushed-stone driveway? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by JMOZ on Feb 23, 2008 - 14 answers

What about London should I map? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft on Feb 21, 2008 - 21 answers

Forgotten movie: Winter, small crashed plane in the woods, bag of money, resulting woes. Spoilers inside. [more inside]
posted by agentofselection on Feb 14, 2008 - 11 answers

Photography in snow conditions. Help me not get the blues. [more inside]
posted by Elmore on Feb 6, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm having hard time finding detailed information about the extent of the problems China is currently experiencing with its snowstorms. Can anyone point me to a source where I can get snowfall totals for specific areas? Thanks.
posted by DanSachs on Feb 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Can I use my hose (regular water hose) to significantly melt the pile of snow and some ice in my driveway? [more inside]
posted by davidmsc on Jan 27, 2008 - 22 answers

I've noticed that when the air temperature drops below a certain point that it won't snow. Is there any truth to this? [more inside]
posted by C17H19NO3 on Jan 17, 2008 - 8 answers