3 coworkers want to plan a 4-5 day ski trip, probably to Colorado, in mid-to-late March. Convenience is key (we want to spend more time skiing and less time traveling), budget is roughly $1,000-$2,000 (including airfare, transit, lodging, ski/board+boot rentals, and lift tickets). Where do we go?
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posted by xiaolongbao
on Feb 21, 2013 -
12 answers
I'm going to get lessons to ski or snowboard for my very first time. This will be at
Windham Mountain.
Either looks like fun. If I have to pick one for my first outing on this mountain, and with this mountain's beginner classes, and this season's snow, which should I choose?
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posted by zippy
on Jan 15, 2013 -
13 answers
What is the best way to get two snowboards (and associated gear) from Seattle, Washington to Aspen, Colorado if we don't know where we will be staying while there? Flying with the snowboards would be hugely inconvenient, since travel plans include two continents and several cities with extended stopovers before we eventually meet up in Aspen for NYE.
posted by halogen
on Dec 5, 2011 -
9 answers
Does anybody use walkie talkies when skiing or snowboarding in a group? How well does it work? Any purchase recommendations?
posted by wayofthedodo
on Dec 2, 2010 -
12 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
Going with a Swedish friend to escape insane work schedule for a week or so in mid-April. Both in our late-twenties. Never been down in the Alps skiing before, so want to get a good feel for it. Money is not an issue if the experience is good (within reason people...).
Looking for a nice comfortable hotel, good slopes, fun people, good food, _great_ scenery. (We're used to the beauty of Sweden/Norway, so needs to be up there :)
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posted by avocade
on Mar 9, 2010 -
3 answers
I have a 10 year old snowboard and am getting back into using it this season. It works fine, but I'm not 16 any more and I can afford something better. I know that skis have undergone a sea change since I stopped regularly skiing, is this also true for snowboards? Is it worth upgrading to a new board for a competent, but casual, snowboarder?
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posted by Large Marge
on Mar 1, 2010 -
6 answers
what are some good package deals for transportation from downtown denver to area resorts that include a lift pass?
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posted by pennstatephil
on Feb 26, 2010 -
2 answers
I was up in the mountains this morning and got curious about avalanches. Specifically: has anyone skied (or ridden) post-avalanche snow? Does it act like powder, hard-pack, or something totally different? Bonus points if anyone's done this in the Tahoe area.
posted by hammurderer
on Feb 6, 2010 -
5 answers
Recommend a good snowboard shop in Denver ? I'm flying into DIA and have a few days for a little road trip to Steamboat. I'm after my first board, maybe a Bataleon or Lib Tech. Would it be cheaper to buy in Steamboat or pickup on the way ? I may even pop into Boulder, if there are some good shops there. Thanks !
posted by Sturdy
on Dec 17, 2009 -
4 answers
I'm going to learn to snowboard this winter. I have at least a month to prepare. What sort of exercises and activities can I do to increase my fitness for this activity? I have access to a gym, skating rink, hiking, biking, etc., and a recently acquired snowboard that is sitting in my livingroom.
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posted by Foam Pants
on Nov 10, 2009 -
22 answers
I'm looking for a resort in Tahoe that has both (a) good beginner snowboarding trails and (b) snowshoe trails. Nice to haves: group snowshoe outings and snowshoe rentals.
posted by benzenedream
on Feb 18, 2009 -
5 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
I'm looking for gift ideas for a family member who is into snowboarding. He already has all the basics but I do know he needs a new pair of goggles (which shouldn't be hard to find).
I'm also interested in any cool accessories that you could recommend beyond the basic stuff your average snowboarder would have. The price range I'm looking for is around $50.
Thanks in advance!
posted by adustum
on Dec 18, 2008 -
13 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
I want to get in to snowboard/ski photography. I'm new to DSLRs, but have a good eye and lots of time. I have a Nikon D40 and want to spend about $1200 on good glass. What do I buy? Filter recommendations? Any tips for shooting in the snow?
posted by mrunderhill
on Dec 26, 2006 -
13 answers
What muscles are used to recover from a
heelside snowboard fall? If one were bad at getting up from such a fall, which exercises at the gym would you recommend to improve?
posted by Malad
on Dec 26, 2006 -
10 answers
I need new snowboard, boots, and bindings, but I'm not sure what to look for or how much I should be spending.
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posted by ibfrog
on Nov 14, 2006 -
4 answers
Tuning my snowboard:
I just got a Burton File Guide Kit to tune the edges of my snowboard. I am pretty sure i understand it; but just in case, does anyone know where to find directions for installing the files into the handpeice?
posted by MNDZ
on Oct 2, 2006 -
1 answer
Music for Snowboarding. I need help creating a playlist for a friend to use while snowboarding next week.
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posted by FreezBoy
on Jan 3, 2006 -
9 answers
I'm taking a snowboarding trip to Wyoming this winter break and I will be using a plane at least three times during this period. Naturally, I will be carrying a snowboard and all my other equipment on the plane. How should I go about protecting my board? Should I just use a soft case to protect from scratches or should I be more concerned? Also, are there any products anyone can specifically recommend?
posted by cyphill
on Dec 1, 2004 -
6 answers
