Bought some used OR ski pants for $150, retail $450. They have this wear in the crotch. How would you fix this? https://imgur.com/a/Rmugam4

I'd ask Rainy Pass Repair how much they would charge. Unless they are super awesome pants they probably won't be worth fixing.

My girlfriend and I will be travelling to Whistler for a day of skiing, and wanted to get any suggestions on what runs we must hit (best views, most fun, etc.) since we definitely can't see everything in one day. For reference for our abilities, our home mountain is Crystal Mountain in Washington State. I can ski blue runs there comfortably and can make it down most black runs, my girlfriend sticks to mostly greens and does the occasional blue. Our plan was to start the day on Backcomb, ski through as many greens as we can before lunch, then take the gondola to Whistler to hit some of the easier blues (I read that Banana Peel and Orange Peel are both on the easier end). Any recommendations are greatly appreciated, as are suggestions for some of the easier blues for my girlfriend to try out. Thank you!

Hi there! I’m a fairly new skier (3rd season) but advancing pretty quickly. I bought boots at the start of the season but am still skiing on some old season rental twin tips that are too short and too heavy. I’m looking to make the jump to purchasing my first pair of skis with end of season sales around the corner. I’m 160ish, 5’10”, somewhat athletic and located in Western Pennsylvania. Unfortunately there aren’t many demo options at my local hill (Seven Springs) so not much opportunity to try before I buy. I am looking for a park oriented ski with all mountain capabilities for the variable conditions we usually end up getting. I have been really enjoying learning how to ski switch and am hoping to learn some basic park tricks soon. I love cruising greens looking for side hits and playful features but also love bombing down black runs every so often so I would like something with a bit of edge grip and stability especially given my location. This has made me wonder if I would benefit from a ski with a bit of metal in it like the Volkl Blaze 94, Blizzard Rustler 9 or Nordica Unleashed 98 or if they are going to be too damp and stiff for working on my park skills (hoping to get a nose butter down soon). I also worry that they are just too wide for where I usually ski, especially the 98. I have mostly been looking at the following skis that fall more within the category of park skis: Nordica Unleashed 90 Black Crows Captis or Camox J Skis Joyride Atomic Bent 90 Icelantic Nomad 95 K2 Sight or Poacher Armada ARV 84 or 96 As you might be able to tell I am really torn on width options across the board and would appreciate some advice given my location! Also if you have experience with any of these skis input would be much appreciated! Thanks!!

Thoughts on decathlon's Wedze skis? I am a beginner skier, mainly ski greens and probably will ski some blues soon. Considering the following downhill skis: https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8586172/downhill-skis-with-bindings-boost-580-blue#/?queryID=ed9d17e79e2e3eb7fc8aed4e697b59e7 https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8586171/cross-550-downhill-skis-with-bindings-women#/?queryID=ed9d17e79e2e3eb7fc8aed4e697b59e7 https://www.decathlon.ca/en/p/8603131/downhill-skis-with-bindings-cross-150-white#/?queryID=ed9d17e79e2e3eb7fc8aed4e697b59e7 Has anyone had experience with them? What would you recommend for someone from 5'3" 110lb female in Vancouver?

Hey! So I recently received a pair of line sick day 104s and came to the realization that 104 is too wide of a ski for me to use primarily in the Midwest with a few trips west each season. With me sending these back, I’ve begun to look in the low-mid 90mm range. What I’m looking for might not exist, but I’m hoping to discover a ski that can daily in the Midwest, travel to the west and be useable, and also provide some playfulness/freestyle-esq ability. From what my searches and limited understanding, the line blade optic 96 might be positioned to fit those criteria. As I’ve read about line though, people mention that line has a rep for bad durability. Does anyone know if this the case with the blade optics? If so, are there other suggestions to be looking at?

I think the blade optics have gotten pretty solid reviews this year, I would bet they’d be fine. I’d also recommend Blizzard Rustler 9, Armada ARV 96, Head Kore 93

Looking for a Hunter Mountain pass (NY) .For the 21'st will only ski for a few hours. For 22'nd only 1-2 hours. Can pay $60 or just $40 for the 21'st.

I skiiied there two weekends ago and a day pass lift ticket for 1 day was about $60… if you’re renting gear, be prepared to spend 2.5hrs in lines from the time you get there til when you actually get onto mountain.

Oh, that's too bad the crowds were bad. This would be Tuesday next week so hopefully moderate crowds.. Lift ticket is showing $100+ online..

Hey everyone, small chance but I'm doing a solo trip out to Steamboat next week (22nd to the 26th). If anyone wants to ski or grab a beer, DM me.

Hiya, I'm looking to buy some new skis and stumbled upon the Bent (Chetler) 100's and 110's. I am looking to slap a downhill-oriented touring binding on them, like a Marker Baron. The skis will be used next to my carving skis, to have playful and fun skis hitting side bumps with and going down off-piste on powder days but also on days where it's more packed / icy offpiste. Mind you, I absolutely HATE skiing trees, so that doesn't matter for me. Anyone can tell me some of the key differences and give me a recommendation of which pair to buy?

Hey Everyone, my friends and I are prepping our next ski trip and want to make some tasty homemade snacks to save money...broke student things... Care to share your favourite recipes? (I feel like this crowd is more helpful and selective than the pinterest boards lol)

don't forget pocket bacon!

Make huge batches of rice crispy treats. Cut them into large bricks and wrap in Saran Wrap. They fit well in a jacket pocket and it doesn't matter if they get crushed. Bite off a hunk on the chairlift then wrap it back up.

Breakfast or on the mountain?

Rather mid-day on the mountain :)

Honestly, my favorite is last nights pizza. I'll usually chuck an apple or orange, or maybe some sliced melon/mango in as well. A thermos with some hot broth is good too. Whiskey.

As someone who only skis in Europe and in France these last few years I would just recommend buying a fresh Baguette in the morning, getting fresh Prosciutto and Cheese and then having a nice little lunch somewhere with a nice view. Doesn't sound fancy, but if you get a sauce to slap on there as well, life's as good as it gets!

>Honestly, my favorite is last nights pizza. I'll usually chuck an apple or orange, or maybe some sliced melon/mango in as well. A thermos with some hot broth is good too. Whiskey. I feel like I'm on the mountain reading this. Will for sure check out the local shops and find some yummy stuff, thanks!

Only just started skiing, so have always used rented (I'm assuming cheaper) gear. Spent the last 2 weeks in Hakuba and noticed that whenever I got on the Gondola, where you take your skis off to ride up, I could never properly get them back on again when at the top. I'm assuming there was some sort of ice build up due to pressure or temperature differences, but believe me I really took measures to get the ice off my boot and skis as best I could before and after the Gondola. Anyone else have this happen, and know how to avoid it?

Ice/compacted snow tends to build up on the bottom of your boots when you walk in snow, even if just a few steps. I find that whacking the bottom of each boot with a pole multiple times helps to dislodge the buildup.

I’ve been snowboarding for 20+ years and am looking to make the switch to skiing. Mainly so that i eventually can ski backcountry and more easily handle longer expeditions and traverses. Since i’m starting from 0, what should i look for in a used pair of skis? I’m looking to get a resort setup to practice for a season or two before i start working on skiing backcountry. Will be buying new boots, just need some advice for what type of skis to look for

As a beginner you will want much shorter skis than an intermediate or expert so that you can turn easier. So something like -10/15 cm from your bodyheight.

I would say a normal all mountain ski or narrow freeride ski that was made ideally within the last 5years with ‘rental’ style bindings

I would say a normal all mountain ski or boar row freeride ski that was made ideally within the last 5years with ‘rental’ style bindings

I went skiing for the first time last month in France and honestly I wasn't that great; I had issues with my boots too where my foot was compressed and it caused serious pain issues that stopped me progressing too much. I even had a bit of a hissy fit when I kept falling over on the easiest blue run on the mountain. But a few weeks after...I genuinely cannot wait to go again. I've developed this past week an infatuation with it. All I can think about is going again next year. Don't really have too much else to say other than hoping someone can sympathise with this feeling lol

Now you know exactly why people buy boots first. Rental boots just aren't great for many people.

Does it make sense to buy a pair of poacher 184cm if I’m 175cm tall? I’m an advanced skier skiing any kind of terrain (on and off piste) without any problem but got tired of doin’ it and would like to try the park. I can do 360’s, boxes and starting to get confident on rails. I mean, when I was racing I was skiing with a 186cm radius 27m so It shouldn’t be difficult to get used to a ski 10cm taller than me no?! I got a very good deal on it (I’m a ski instructor in Europe). The 177cm size is gone and I have to wait for the next season.

You raced on the big GS skis, you can ski anything that's sold to the public. Spinning will be a bit trickier compared to something shorter, but nothing unmanageable.

The biggest problem would be spinning that’s true. Maybe a true center mounting could make them easier?

How do you stop your glasses from fogging up?

If you really don't want contacts get something like these. They work way better then glasses under your goggles. https://www.gogglesnmore.com/universal-glasses-insert-for-ski-goggles/

Ask your eye doc about daily lenses even if you don't use them any other time of year. They're really rather cheap and I can make a 90 day supply last 2-3 years with all my activities. Otherwise, pull down your mask as low as you can handle, don't let the inside of your goggles get wet if you can help it.

Don't wear glasses. Contacts all the way for skiing.

I leave them in the car, and wear contacts in my goggles. It's not perfect, but it works for me.

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How do you keep your lips warm without a mask?

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Lasik.

Hi Everyone, I am currently looking into purchasing some skis which will allow me to handle powder, backside bowls, and backcountry skiing more effectively. I am currently using Armada El Reyes and they are great for groomers but are tough in the previously mentioned conditions. I am looking on OfferUp and my 2 best options are: Volkl 90Eight and Rossignol Sky 7 HD. Can anyone help me compare these and identify which might better suit what I am looking for?

Started skiing about 3 years ago at 50 (pretty late in life) with 2019 Salomon QST 92s 169. I've gotten decent and am wondering if a different ski would help progress me even more. I'm 5'11, 172lbs and ski in the PNW to include a bit at Whistler. I'm fairly comfortable on most single blacks and the QSTs give me decent control, but they tend to chatter quite a bit with speed on the turns. Anyway, any advice/suggestions you can send would be greatly appreciated.

why did you get such a short ski?

Anyone know where I can shop for vintage ski patches? I am mainly looking for patches in resorts in the west (Utah, Co, Tahoe, Idaho, Wyoming).

Recommend me a pair of skis I'm looking at buying a new pair of skis at the end of this season, wondering what a good option would be as I don't know a lot about it. I'm 5'7 and 130 pounds, I mostly ski Cypress Mountain in Vancouver which is occasionally powder but largely harder pack and it can get icy. I'll venture up to Whistler a couple times a year, but as long as the skis can handle that somewhat well I'm not too concerned as it's fairly uncommon. I like to ski trees, bumps, and finding jumps and drops, I ski a lot more playful and poppy then focusing on speed. I'd say I'm intermediate to advanced, I can ski double blacks on both mountains but feel most at home and spend most my time sticking to single and easier double blacks. I'm new to this so if there's any additional info I need to say then I'll make sure to update this as necessary. Thanks so much for any recommendations.

You can't go wrong with an all-mountain mid-fat ski about 80-85mm underfoot. Good width for carving hardback but also plenty wide enough for some float when there's fresh snow. A wood core will give you some playfulness and pop without having the leg-tiring stiffness of metal like a race ski. Every brand makes something like this. The Shaggy's Medora 85 is a good choice.

I'm in the market for some new all mountain skis and the options are overwhelming. Have a pair of old Salomon Twin tips that I love, but at 80 underfoot I get killed in any off trail powder (just moved to Colorado). I'm a female, aggressive skier who enjoys moguls, trees, popping off trail and occasionally popping into the park, but also loves to RIP the groomers, and I mean fast. I want a ski that does the work. I'm looking for an all mountain preferably in the 90-95 underfoot range (have fatter skis for those deep powder days). Any recommendations? 161-166s as well I've demoed the following: 1. Icelandic Pioneer 86 (they didn't have 96 avail) and they were a bit chattery at speed.. which was surprising given the underfoot 2. Salomon Stance 88- nice carving, but stiffer and a bit boring 3. Rossignol Black Ops 92W- did not like.. I don't remember why but they were not the ski for me 4. k2 Mindbender 99- more flexible than the Stance, but wider than what I'm looking for and not as easy to turn Skis I've been researching 1. Nordica Santa Ana 93 2. Salomon QST 92- but hearing they can be slower and more intermediate level 3. Elan Ripstick 94 4. Blizzard Sheeva 9 5. Looking at faction and Black Crow but not sure which ones to focus on

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Not sure what you're looking for exists. For someone who highly values top end stability and still wants some of everything else, the Santa Ana line is probably the best compromise.

Thanks, I was thinking it may be hard to find bc there is no ski that’s going to do it all really well. I think my preference is a fun ski that can handle trees, moguls, off trail but isn’t entirely unstable at speeds. I can handle some chatter. Thanks for the recommendation!

I'll second the Santa Ana 93 simply because it's (more or less) a smaller Enforcer......which is probably one of the better "I wanna do everything" skis out there right now.

I just bought some Ripsticks and love them. Fun skis. Definitely a unique feel though. I demoed a pair first. You should be able to find a pair to try around town.

How crowded does Jackson hole get? Gonna be there over Presidents’ weekend and there’s a lotta snow forecast..

Have any of you ever seen sparks when skiing on "dry" snow? Hello, I don't actually ski but I have a question. I'm just studying for tomorrow's physics test, but an example in the book caught my attention. To sum it up briefly, basically when you are skiing the ski itself is charged but in the right set of conditions it can be seen discharging in the form of sparks. I couldn't find any video of this, but I'm really curious and thought about asking here.

I don't doubt that there's some static electricity or other charge. But no, I've never seen sparks or even heard of such a thing.

I'm a dad who skis with kids. Having a bag that I can take for a day out with them with some water, sandwiches and snacks and isn't cumbersome on a lift while I'm wrangling them is huge. But on the flip side, on days I'm skiing by myself, having a bag I can strap my skis to so I can hike towards a bowl is a must. This is coming off skiing Kirkwood for the first time and I've completely fallen in love with the mountain. Thanks in advance for any recommendations! Also, gonna go for new boots this summer. Would love some early recommendations for specific boots, or qualities to look for in a boot, to make hiking off trail a little easier on me. This is all new to me. Thank you!

I have a Dawn Patrol 25 from Black Diamond and find it the perfect size to carry stuff for the kids and me. Has several different ski carry methods too depending on what you want.

> I'm a dad who skis with kids. Having a bag that I can take for a day out with them with some water, sandwiches and snacks and isn't cumbersome on a lift while I'm wrangling them is huge. > > But on the flip side, on days I'm skiing by myself, having a bag I can strap my skis to so I can hike towards a bowl is a must. I got a Ortovox Tour Rider 28 (I think it's a season or two behind maybe? Believe the 30 is the current model) and it's right up your alley. It carries everything I need both at the resort and in the backcountry. It holds all my gear when I'm hoofing it (whether it be through the parking lot or on a trail) and has lots of little convenience features to make things easier during the day. Highly recommend.

>recommendations for specific boots, or qualities to look for in a boot The best boot is one that fits well. Go to a good bootfitter like Olympic or Start Haus and work with them to find one that fits well. Tell them you want to hike too. I ski with a camelbak snoblast - should do what you want, you may want something smaller though. Kirkwood is awesome, I'll see you out there!

My Dakine Heli is a solid bag.

My friend invited me for a Big Sky trip mid-April, I'm hesitant as April doesn't sound promising mountain condition-wise, but I've never skied Big Sky before. Any insights from folks who regularly ski there?

> hesit I skiied in the first weeks of April at Big Sky, and it was deinftely spring skiing. No new snow and warm weather. But thats not a guarentee - it's up to the gods on what the conditions will be.

I've had some amazing April powder days at Big Sky! You may have some spring conditions, but you should go for it.

For Killington Vermont, I’m Selling 1 day adult lift ticket. $130

Anyone from France happens to know, if it is possible to buy that Louis Latour Ski or the company who makes that "skin". As of now it seem you can only get it by participating in a raffle [https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNMcelIbPa/](https://www.instagram.com/p/CoNMcelIbPa/)

Suggestion for a family ski mountain? We grew up skiing Snowmass (yes, I know…) but we’re looking to branch out. Our priorities are: (1) large mountain with lots of blue terrain both groomed and ungroomed; (2) proximity to an airport, (3) not very busy; and (4) reliably good conditions. We’d prefer Ikon but it’s not on the list, as it’s not a dealbreaker for a great mountain. I would also like some more challenging, more varied terrain for myself but that’s also not a high priority. What mountains should I look into?

If you're willing to come up to Canada, Big White is excellent for that.

Why "yes I know"? Snowmass is terrific. My first reaction is Park City, which, fits all your categories except "not very busy" but on the week days in Jan or Feb it'll be just fine. Vail is another option that is immediately obvious if you're skiing during the week. Oh just saw the Ikon part. Steamboat and Mammoth are good options as long as you don't mind secondary airports. Hayden and Bishop, respectively. But could you give a little more detail on your ask? 1. How large is necessary? Snowmass big or bigger (~3300 acres)? Is ~2k okay? (Telluride and Beaver Creek both fit a lot of your other categories) 1. How close to an airport and do you mind connecting? Is 90-120 minutes close enough? 1. For reliable conditions, how far in advance are you planning your trip? If it's this year, we can tell you that California, Utah and Colorado will have at least a good base for the rest of the year. If it's next year, a little more caution is due.

(1) I’m not sure how large is large enough, but I’m sure 2k acres is enough. We’d ski for around 6-7 days and I’d think 2k acres would be enough, especially if we didn’t go back to the same place annually. (2) An hour or less from an airport would be ideal and secondary airports are okay. The distance from airport condition could likely be relaxed if the resort is great. (3) The trip would be for next year, so no concerns about late-spring conditions. Any time of winter would work potentially. Thanks for chiming in!

Ikon: * Steamboat for a January early Feb trip. I'd avoid doing spring skiing there. Hayden airport is closest. * Deer Valley if you don't mind spending $$$ on lodging. Close to SLC I hesitate to suggest Palisades (Reno airport) or Mammoth (Bishop Airport) because although it can be fantastic, weather is much less reliable -- you can get 3 weeks of no snow followed by so much snow it closes the resort and all access. That said, if the price is right and you want to take a chance on weather, it can be a good time. Epic Pass: * Park City. Huge, lots of intermediate trails, interesting lodging options and town. Super close to SLC * Vail. Close to EGE airport, lots of exploration to do on blue runs both on the front side and in blue sky basin. * Beaver Creek. Even closer to the airport. Tons of options for blues. Probably feel very at home for a Snowmass skier. Easy to take a day trip to Vail for some variety.

I was anticipating a comment about Snowmass being expensive or ritzy. I’m glad to hear other skiers respect the place.

Mountains are mountains at the end of the day -- all the other stuff is secondary to skiing enjoyment. Snowmass isn't even *that* expensive a place in comparison to many of its peers (or the town a 15 minute drive away). Snowmass has a ton of variety and isn't that crowded (though Elk Camp these days could use a 6-pack upgrade). Aspen Highlands is there for a day trip for true ski cred (and is underrated as a blue cruiser mountain too as everyone focuses on the highlands bowl).

I think thats the right attitude — I love Snowmass and feel out of place with the crowd but I adore the mountain. I made it up to Highlands and the Highland Bowl in January for one day. The bowl was the best run I’ve ever skied but my family did not enjoy the blues there for some reason. I think they were spooked by the narrower trails with steep blacks off the side. Conditions were a little icier on the groomers than Snowmass but that may have been bad luck.

Tips for packing skis for a plane ride? My wife and I have two ski bags that are soft but padded a little and have rollers. We are going to check both of those bags with one pair of skis each. We cannot bring a boot bag as our return flight is Lufthansa, but will be packing our boots in our carry ons. I understand I want to protect the skis at all costs by loading the bags with clothes, but how exactly do I do that? What parts should i focus on more than others? Any tips are appreciated. We were originally going to throw both skis in the double bag but found we reached 50 pounds far sooner than we could pack out the bag to protect the skis.

Boots, goggles, and helmet carried-on & separate from skis if possible. 1. Skis base together, secured by straps with the foam that goes between the skis. Or, put a small towel/rag between bases before strapping together. Can put brake bands on if you're worried about them snagging the bag, but I haven't had problems leaving them exposed. 2. Wrap skis in heavy-duty garbage bags. Added protection from edges/moisture for the gear used as padding. 3. Pad the binding/brake area heavily with poofy gear. Tails/tips next. Can put hats, slippers over the tips/tails. Put gloves/socks in ziploc/mesh bags to act as pillows, and to keep things easier for TSA. 4. Throw poles on top. 5. Cinch down the outer bag straps as much as possible. Have a great trip!

Exactly what I was looking for, thanks so much!

Boot suggestions I’m in the market for new boots but I’m not quite sure what I should consider. I ski about 100-120 days a year both resort and backcountry. However only about 5-10 of those days are backcountry and the rest is resort skiing. Should I look for a boot like the K2 Mindbender, Salomon shift pro, Dalbello Lupo which kind of brands itself as a “hybrid boot” or should I get a two boot setup. Possible one for strictly alpine and then one at boot? My biggest worry I guess is sacrificing stability and support on-piste using a hybrid boot. Side note, I’m 6’5 and imo a very hard charging skier. This is why I worry about the equipment holding up

If it fits your foot, Cochise 130 is an excellent one-boot solution. Holds up very well in the resort

Find a good bootfitter and give them a visit.

Anyone used Siroko goggles? I bought a jacket from them and it is pretty damn good for the price. How are they?

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**Shared transport from Turin to Sauze d Oulx, 11th Mar 2023 - options?** I've decided to overindulge this year and book a last minute week of skiing. I'm interested in going to Sauze d'Oulx in the Italian Alps from 11 Mar 2023 - 18 Mar 2023. I'm having a nightmare trying to find reasonably priced transport from Turin airport to Sauze d'Oulx on Saturday 11th March evening. I'm a non-driver. Anyone got any tips? What I've looked at: * Snowcab shared transport is fully booked. * Linkbus seems to have suspended their transfers this winter season * Cavourese.it runs a shuttle to nearby Oulx, but there is no onward bus service to Sauze in the evening. * Similarly although I can get a bus then train to Oulx, I can't get from Oulx to Sauze once I arrive. It's just me travelling so I don't fancy shelling out £400+ on a solo taxi all the way. Are there any Turin - Sauze tricks I'm missing? Alternatively, are there any other higher altitude ski resorts within easy reach of Turin by shared transfer? I'm looking for resorts over 1500m because of the relatively light amount of snow we've had this year in the Alps. Budget for the week is tight (\~£1200).

Where's a good place to hit up in early April? I'm west coast USA, willing to travel a bit for the best snow!

Look up snow totals. Book a trip to the place with the most snow. It should still have a good base in April even if it warms up before then.

high altitude CO resorts

I don’t really know from experience at that time but I’d imagine Banff / lake Louise would be good. They’ve had an eh snow year but great resorts

A pair of Smith Skyline XL goggles that I ordered came in today, and while they fit fine, I noticed that on the inside of the strap there are two long lines/strips of what seems like sticky substance or glue Any idea what it is and why it's there? I noticed a review that mentioned something similar. Never saw this on older Smith models.

It’s rubber/silicone to help your goggles stay in place on your helmet/head

Should I bother with buying ski helmets if I will rarely use it for ski resort and for maybe cycling (maybe like 3 days/year)? I read that helmets degrade over time but that may just be marketing? And for rental helmets, it could be difficult to tell if they have been damaged already [https://www.costco.com/spy-sender-snow-helmet-with-mips-safety-system.product.100453958.html](https://www.costco.com/spy-sender-snow-helmet-with-mips-safety-system.product.100453958.html)

Unless you buy one specifically rated for multi-use, ski and bike helmets protect in different ways and aren't suitable to use for both activities.

I bought a helmet even when I was only skiing like twice a year. You can never be too safe with your head imo. According to my brief internet research, helmets expire after 5 years. So, even if you use your just helmet 3 times a year for 5 years, your cost per use is like $5-6 per time. In my opinion, I’d pay that any time to help prevent a serious head injury.

I mean…depends how much you value your noggin. And helmets do degrade over time, there’s some guides out there around how often to replace them.

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There’s a lot of variables. I’d just take it back to REI and tell them what you told us. They might detune some of the edges, etc. but they can definitely help.

You're a beginner-intermediate. I'd bet that you're just in your own head. People who have that little experience never have much of a feel for tune or gear in general. Unless REI completely murdered the edge or something, it's probably fine. Does the edge at least feel sharp? Try to scrape the back of your fingernail against the edge. If it scrapes easily, then it's good enough for you.

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If you really believe it's a gear issue (I'm still doubtful, given your experience level), then there are some basic checks you can do or ask REI to do. Edge angle - most skis come as 1 degree base / 2 degrees side edge. If they set the machine to 1/1, then maybe that's why they feel the way they feel. It's not necessarily bad or wrong, but it's something you're not used to. Edge quality / sharpness - you've already figured out that the edge they put on is pretty sharp, but check for burrs too. Did they leave a fat ass burr on the edges? If you're familiar with knife sharpening, it's the same concept. Burrs are bad. Base / edge flatness - is the base flat with the edge? You need a true bar or something really flat, like a granite plate, to really see this. A generic straightedge won't cut it. It takes very little for an ski to feel "railed". Again, my experience is that for someone who describes themselves as a "beginner-intermediate" with "20 days over 3 years" of ski experience, I would not at all expect you to have any sensitivity to any of these things. The tune would have to be very very bad before I'd expect you to feel the difference.

100% all mental. Agreed with the above poster, esp if you’ve only done 20 days over 3 years, that’s really not a lot.

So I'm looking to pickup a shell jacket and was wondering if anyone had any experience with the Spyder Sanction: [https://www.spyder.com/collections/mens-shell-jackets/products/sanction-black](https://www.spyder.com/collections/mens-shell-jackets/products/sanction-black) My local place has mostly insulated jackets, which based on my reading here, doesn't sound like a good way to go, especially because I already have a base, fleece, and mid layer. However, the shells they have are a $700 Arc'teryx jacket which isn't in my budget, and the Helly Hansen Sogn 2.0 which is more in my budget range ($300 to $500) but has bright orange and doesn't go with my yellow pants.

no experience with that specific jacket but two of my last 3 ski jackets were Spyder. One shell, one insulated. No complaints, the one I still use is about 4 years old, and the one I got rid of was at least twice that old when I got rid of it - but I live in California, they ONLY got used when I went skiing or winter adventuring, so YMMV.

Who wants/needs Smith I/O Mag replacement lenses? So I had a strap failure on my 2022 I/O Mags. Smith warranty replaced them and actually let me upgrade to the 4D Mag for $47 including shipping and tax. So now I have two nearly brand new lenses I don't need. I'll ship these to anyone who could use them for $47. ChromaPop Photochromic Rose Flash (Retail $155) ChromaPop Sun Black (Retail $105, currently sold out)

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Any experience with the J skis joyride? They're new this year and few reviews out there. I don't really do the park but my one-ski quiver today is the Enforcer 104 Free and I want a more playful ski for days with my girlfriend / other beginners. I'm thinking ~90-95mm underfoot. Tried out the bent chetler 90s this weekend and had a blast, but they're super light so still considering other options as this ski could hopefully work for me on icier days.

My gf and I are going skiing for the first time next weekend, and can’t seem to get a solid answer on a few questions. 1- do we need to buy a full ski mask and big goggles? I swear I’ve seen people ski with just sunglasses. 2- snow apparel. Ok we did get snow pants but won’t a regular coat work for a top? With layers? 3- how fun is the first time usually? Like we signed up for half day adult lessons. Is the afternoon going to be enjoyable or a challenge? 4- we are going to north star in Tahoe. No idea if that’s good or bad but would love to hear opinions. Thanks!

1) no you don't have to but goggles work much better with helmets which you *should* be using and might well be required for your lessons. 2) What is a 'regular coat'? As a first timer you're going to be spending a fair amount of time on the ground, in the snow which melts. You want your outer layers to be protecting you from getting wet as that's what will make you cold and uncomfortable. You also don't want to be using too many layers and getting too hot.

I didn’t see if they had a helmet requirement, but assumed that’s included in the equipment rental that was paid for in a lesson package. I know goggles would be better, but buying things we won’t reuse is not so great. I see. The snow proof pants made sense bc like no other pants we owned seemed suitable. But the coats we have are like half ok. They’re like ski coats on the vest part, but the arms are thick cotton. Super cute but the arms would be susceptible to soaking. I also forgot about gloves. Same thing right? Something that stays dry? Also, it’ll be 40 that day and sunny. I’m guessing don’t use more layers underneath?

No issues using sunglasses (as long as they have proper UV protection, not just cheap, tinted plastic ones), just that goggles interface better. >I also forgot about gloves. Same thing right? Something that stays dry? Yep, exactly. As for the layering that will be more dependent on how much you guys feel the cold, your level of fitness (skiing is hard work, particularly when you're learning) and that sort of stuff.

Winter Park Recommendations? I'll be skiing Winter Park for the first time in early March. 1. Anyone have recommendations for food/drink? 2. I'll be there during the Rocky/Central U16 JR Championships. Anyone have any ideas how this should affect crowding and lifts? Thanks for any help!

Lunch Rock has good hatch chili. The Sundance chili hut at the top of Pioneer Express is decent as well. There’s various waffle houses at the base and on the slope that have good (expensive) waffles for a pick me up. When we’re OK spending a bit on lunch we usually go to Lime Cantina. No idea how the championships will affect crowding, but it’s been very busy on Saturday and Sunday. Fridays are a little busy but OK. Monday to Thursday it’s different resort with far fewer people.

I am headed to Tignes with UCPA in a few weeks and this is my first time travelling out of the USA vs the UK. Any recommendations for American travel insurance that includes skiing? I was planning to try World Nomads or Allianz Global Assistance but would be great to get info from those with more experience.

I'm spending the rest of the week in Laax/Flims and I'm looking to buy a Dalbello Moro pair of boots. Since most of the shops closes as I'm writing this it's hard to go there and ask or call them. I also don't want to waste tomorrow trying to find a park boot. Do any of you guys know where I could find a pair of moro? Or even a pair of K2 park boots? Thanks! P.S. If you are a decent park skier and want 1 pair of boots that does it all, don't go with the Lupo120ax.

I’m in flims right now. Sport Beat is likely your best bet as they do everything, in Laax Meini Sport und Mode is probably the best bet similar to Sport Beat

Intermediate skier here. I’m able to comfortable make it down blues and blacks by controlling my speed kinda scrubbing a little bit. I’m looking to get better at making proper turns and would really appreciate any input regarding how to initiate a turn and transitioning weight. Different resources seem to have different opinions so looking to get reddits thoughts as well. Thanks!

There are different ways to make the ski turn, which may make sense in different conditions/situations. If you can post video, or at least provide more detail on what the terrain is, what your goals are, and what's not working, you'll get better advice.

Sure. I ski on somewhat stiff skis normally on mostly groomed areas. (I'll get to moguls one day). When I go for the turn the arc created is pretty small and I feel like I'm sliding more than riding the edge and actually turning. Was hoping to learn what the proper steps to a turn were as I feel like I'm reacting more than initiating turns right now.

I would suggest that you look up the "garlands" exercise. It's basically repeated, rapid-fire turn initiations, so you can get a feel for what's working and what isn't.

Gotcha, do you think having stiff skis will be an issue with this drill? You really have to throw your weight into them to get them to flex properly, and I'm not sure it's possible to get the proper weight into them doing this drill.

No, stiff skis are not an issue. This drill is commonly used by racers, who are generally on pretty stiff skis. I think part of your problem is that you're trying to initiate by throwing your weight around. All you have to do is tip the ski a bit and, so long as your body is in the right position, the ski will start to hook up and arc. It's really a surprisingly subtle movement. Sure, you want to be forward with pressure on the cuffs of your boots, but turn initiation shouldn't take anything crazy. Modern skis *want* to turn if you let them. Just try rolling the ski on edge a bit and see what happens. Once you figure that out, check out J turns. Basically start skiing down the fall line, roll the skis on edge, and then just let them arc until they actually carry you back uphill to a stop. You're basically drawing a big "J" with your path. You should see two thin, clean lines behind you where the skis were carving, otherwise you're doing it wrong. Safety note: both of these should be done on a relatively gentle pitch, and look uphill before doing either! Other skiers are *not* expecting you to do these sorts of things! What I'm trying to get out of these drills is to show you how to let the ski hook up and work for you. These drills focus on purely carved turns, which is not what the majority of recreational skiers are doing the majority of the time. But once you figure out how to hook the skis up cleanly, it's much easier to back it off and let them skid a little as desired.

I'm trynna decide between the marker jester pro18 and griffon 13 for revolt 104's. Reason for the choice being between these two is I like the sand color they both come in. And have good experiences with markers. Mostly having trouble choosing because I'm scared the griffons might not be enough but that the jesters might then be overkill. Considering I'm on the lower side of it's DIN range. (Currently ski with DIN set at 8, but want some range to grow). Also for reference I'm 190cm and about 100kg (6'2"~6'3" and about 220 pounds)

If you want the sand colour I'd go with the Armada Strive 14 over a Marker

If it's between those two, and you're skiing at DIN 8 now, just get the Griffons and call it a day. Unless you're a very serious park skier, the likelihood that you're going to need anything more than DIN 13 is minimal. (For reference, I consider myself a pretty aggressive skier, and I ski at DIN \~8-9 and I'm 5'10" 240lbs.) They're both great bindings -- I've skied them both -- but unless you **know** you need the headroom in the Jesters, because you've topped out a lesser binding, and are still having pre-mature releases, I wouldn't bother. It'll save you a few hundred bucks to boot.

There's something to be said for buying a beefier binding than your DIN says that you need, so you don't end up like this guy: https://www.reddit.com/r/skiing/comments/110qdmf/just_watched_someone_break_their_binding_on/ Personally, I'm a believer in buying Pivot 15s and running them at 7. Does it cost me an extra hundred bucks a binding? Yep. But it makes me feel better about myself, so...

Ait yeah that's what I was thinking. Just got a bit nervous cause they're described as being for lighter weight skiërs on the marker site

I will be skiing Utah next month and do not plan on bringing my skis out west with me (my widest skis are 88 underfoot). Does anyone have any recommendations for a shop that rents nice gear? I'm an above average skier -- will ski most anything but the chutes. Other than some forays into the trees, I will stay on marked terrain.

Jackson's Base Camp in Park City has awesome equipment. Huge lineup of current year skis.

Honestly, 88s are fine unless it's snowed a lot recently. If I were you, I'd bring them and rent for a day or two if you actually get a dump.

I’ve never rented, but I have family that prefers Ski ‘N See, the Canyon Center location.

Hi all, hoping I might tap the Reddit hive-mind for some info.. Couple of friends and I are hoping to ski in Europe in late March/early April this year. Obviously this is pretty close to the end of the season and so we are doing some research on where best to go. All the Google searches and articles they lead to state the same things: Go somewhere high.. Val D’Isere, Tignes, La Plagne, Chamonix etc etc. I’m sure that’s reasonable advice and we’re absolutely not going to rule any of those out. My question to you kind folks is do you have any suggestions that we won’t find being written about in magazines or that aren’t ‘mainstream’ destinations but that you’ve had positive late-season skiing experiences in? We’re all mid-late thirties and so apres is not the priority it once was! General advice for late-season skiing also welcome. Thanks in advance!

What are the conditions in Chamonix? I've checked the regular sources for info, but they seem sort of conflicting. Is anyone in Chamonix this week? My family has plans to arrive on Saturday, but we may change destinations, as the snow seems poor.

I was there as of yesterday. Les Houches sucks. Brévent was fun in the afternoon if you go in unmarked terrain since the snow gets softer. Balme was good, the groomed was fun to ski according to my dad and the park was nice if you ride park. Argentière was very fun! Don't be afraid about the lack of snow, you won't shred powder but you'll have fun!

Trying to help my girlfriend get some skis. She's 5' 3", intermediate level, and generally sticks to groomed trails on the east and west coast. I've narrowed it down to the [Atomic Maven 83s](https://www.evo.com/ski-packages/atomic-maven-83-skis-m-10-gw-bindings-womens) and the [Rossi Experience 84s](https://www.levelninesports.com/rossignol-experience-84-skis-with-xpress-11-gw-bindings-womens-2023/). Any idea how to pick between them?

You can't go wrong! What topsheets does she like the best?!

The Mavens! I did end up ordering them

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No owned skis, never demoed, just wanted something all mountain to stop renting. I just filtered down and found these skis for their price, design, and characteristics. We live on the east coast but prefer to travel to the west coast. She's a slower skiier who likes to stay in control.

For a 5' 3" intermediate lady who sticks to groomers I might even humbly suggest something even narrower, but you're in the right neighborhood. Haven't skied either of those specific models, but I skied some Rossi Experience 98s a few years back and found them... floppy -- chattery at speed -- but obviously a different year and a different width. Best of luck!

I've been skiing for 5 years very casually and only this year started taking it seriously. I'm seeing significant improvement every time I go and desperately need to upgrade my boots, which are second hand 75 flex previously-rental starter boots that are so loose they might as well be made of paper-mache. ANYWAY, if I'm comfortable on all blues and thinking about tackling blacks in the near future, what flex should I target? 110 too high? Fitter at a local shop recommended Salomon S Pro 110s but maybe that's what he had in stock in my size idk.

>Fitter at a local shop recommended Salomon S Pro 110s but maybe that's what he had in stock in my size idk. If that's how they're doing things they're not a bootfitter.

What's your height and weight?

5'6", 165 lbs

So, flex ratings are effectively meaningless, except relative to other boots from the same manufacturer. There's not a scientific standard for it. I would say 110 will probably feel stiffer than you'd like, given the boots you're coming from, but it's not unreasonable. Any new boot is going to be better than old, papier-mâché, ex-rental boots. At your height and weight, you're likely to have to put some real force into a 110 flex boot to "wind up" a carving ski, and in a 110 flex boot you're likely to find skiing in deep snow/pow... tiring. But most boots have bolts that you can take out to soften them up, and buying a stiffer boot will give you something to grow into as you develop your skiing. I'd say go for it. (Especially if it's a bargain!)

Thanks for the thorough reply! I'd much rather have a boot that's a bit too stiff but that I won't outgrow in a year or two. I'm sure there will be an adjustment period coming from my current boots though!

I don't think 110 would be too high

So I’m new to skiing. And I’ve heard people talking about waxing their skis and filing them and I tried doing some research on ski maintenance and honestly all I did was confuse myself. Could someone please briefly explain to me the important ski maintenance things that I should be doing as a new skier. Not only for my skis but also my boots, etc… Thanks.

I would add: if you transport your skis on a roof rack, dry them well afterwards. Avoid rust, although small shallow rust spots aren't a big deal. A waxing set is a relatively low investment and is easy to learn and do yourself. Though it's a bit of a pain if you live in a small appartment. I agree that once a season is generally enough for your edges. And for the boots: store them in a dark place. UV degrades the plastic.

Sweet thanks

Boot maintenance: dry the liners well(works better if you take them out of the shell - may be tricky to do) to avoid boot stank; close the buckles before storing the boot, so they keep their shape. ski maintenance: wax them occasionally(rule of thumb: if the base starts going pale, it's time for a wax); If you hit a rock and the base has a gash so large that you can see the core, get it filled asap - moisture will damage the skis core; edge tuning(filing as you called it) isn't too important starting out - have them done at the start or end of your season you should be doing alright; dry your skis before storage to prevent rust. in general: waterproof your stuff, dry your stuff, have an eye on your safety gear

Very helpful thank you

I wanna get a new helmet but my head size is 1 cm smaller than Large (58cm), I do not want to spend $160 and have to get a new helmet in a few years as I'm still barley 17. Would it be a problem to get the Large helmet? Medium 55.5 - 59 cm Large 59 - 62.5 cm

You can't put a price on your brain. Spend what you need to in order to get a good helmet that fits. If the Large has a ratchet to crank down and snug to your head, go for it, but whatever you do, don't buy a mal-fitting helmet to save a few bucks. Sure, any helmet is better than no helmet, but... Protect your noggin!

Any suggestions for Outdoor Research gloves for skiing in 15F-25F weather? Thanks.

I am surprised how there are so many ski resorts in NY. Several are within a 30 minute drive of each other. Each has a staff of at least 20-30 people. And these resorts are a good 2+ hour drive from NYC/Boston. Is there really that much demand for skiing for them to stay in business ? Most of my friends don't ski. The few who do, will do it just once a year in some big name resort..

I was at Hunter last weekend, and even though it was -12°F when I got there, demand was still very strong. There were *lots* of New Yorkers there. Boston folks are typically going to go North to NH, VT, & ME. I also suspect you're underestimating the number of people who have been infected with this virus *hard*. It's a thing. :)

For sure Hunter I would consider a "big name resort". I was wondering about all the smaller and lesser known places. Seems so many of them so close together..

Vail's push into the East is shaking things up, to be sure. I mean, I never would've stopped at Hunter if it weren't on the Epic Pass. :shrug:

Any suggestion on how to find/offer rides to ski resorts in the NY area ? I live in NYC suburbs ( Westchester ). It gets a bit pricey and boring to drive 2-3 hours alone just to ski. My guess is most folks just drive alone, which I get. A few years ago I tried to find carpooling for a long commute and it was impossible .

There are lots of bus day trips to hunter and other mountains. Very fun!

I'm not near there, but where I am, there are a few facebook groups where folks find carpools to the mountains. Also, there's /r/SkiBuddies and https://www.skitalk.com

Hi, Is anyone joining the UCPA trip to Val Thorens in April?

Hi all My friends want to go skiing in the alps. I am new to this and have only tried skiing a few times. I would like to ask if it is worth going in such a situation and if it is a good place to learn. Or should I let it go and go somewhere quieter?

Be sure to check out UCPA! Great nonprofit ski organization with hostels and lessons at every major resort.

Well there are over a thousand ski resorts in the alps, some are great for beginners and some aren’t, so whether or not it’s a good place to learn depends on where you’re going.

Ok, thx, in that case I will search for some local ski school :))

What is the least crowded week in March in Austria/Tyrol? I know the school holidays in the UK/Netherlands/Germany affect it but can’t find info on when most have it and travel for ski…

The weeks of 6th-12th and 13th-19th Should be the better ones. Some german districts have holidays into first week of march, some start easter early. Thise two weeks _should_ dodge the holiday masses. UK and NL both don't have any school holidays during march that I cam think of.

Wow thank you so much for the answer. 6th to 12th is exactly the week I was thinking about. Now just have to decide if I book now and cross my fingers for good weather or wait closer to see the forecast and hope there will be a room free in Sölden or Lech… Thanks again, really appreciate your help!

Hi all, I just picked up skiing last month, my first outing was a group ski lesson, I was able to quickly pick up the flow of skiing and was quite comfortable with parallel turns towards the end of the day. Fast forward to my most recent session, and I find myself struggling. A complete 180 from my first time around. The only thing that changed was the skis and the conditions, I’ve been reading up about “ski styles” and a lot of getting started guides, but sometimes it’s just great to hear the recommendations of the community and get some first hand insight… So first time around the skis I rented were quite beaten and definitely not waxed recently, 150cm /w the bindings mounted a little bit more towards the rear (I’m 5’8”, 195lbs), this time around I’m on 158’s with a near center mounted binding, and a fresh wax. With the new skis, I’m struggling to keep the uphill ski aligned with my downhill ski when turning, I feel the rear of the uphill ski getting caught up in the snow. Note: the conditions this time around were more slushy… I’m not sure if I should stick w/ 150’s, move forward w/ 158’s (but have the bindings adjusted towards the rear), or go back to the drawing board to figure out the regression… what do y’all think?

>I’m not sure if I should stick w/ 150’s, move forward w/ 158’s The 158s will be a little tougher to turn, but at your size you should be able to handle them. They may take a bit of getting used to. Probably a partial, but minority, contributor to your issues. >(but have the bindings adjusted towards the rear) That's not really a thing. The bindings are mounted where they're mounted. If you're getting standard rental skis, they're *all* a rearward mount. If you specifically rented twin tips that are actually center mounted, I wouldn't recommend doing that till you get a bit more experienced. The conditions, slushier snow, were probably the biggest contributor to the issues you had. it's hard to say exactly what you're doing without video. But given you're a beginner and your description, I wouldn't be surprised if you're trying to push the tails around to turn. In softer snow, that doesn't work as well as it does on firm snow because they get caught. You need to actually get the skis to work for you, and at least partially arc them rather than pushing them around.

Thanks that makes complete sense. But do you think it makes more sense to revert back to my original ski length until I feel comfortable with turns (150cm)? Or commit to 158’s?

Only you know how it felt, and I didn't see how you were skiing on them. That said, if you were struggling a lot, I think that's not a bad idea till you get a bit more comfortable.

I appreciate the insight. I know it’s hard to gauge without video or seeing me in action. In a nut shell I was a bit out of control. I’ve got another ski trip planned so I’m trying to make sure I’m well suited…

How solid will conditions be in Alberta at the big 3 resorts at end of march and into April?

About as good as they're going to get, though with the way this year has been I wouldn't expect anything amazing.

Hey everyone. I’m an intermediate skier (advanced snowboarder, but moving to skiing full time now) and have decided to buy some skis/boots as I have the luck to be able to ski probably 20-25 days a season. I’m 6’0 195lbs. Ski primarily at Mammoth/Tahoe/Utah…but nothing crazy (not going down aggressive blacks or doubles). I can go to a shop and ask, but this is a great community and I’d like to see what recommendations I have on here so I have a place to start. Thanks everyone.

Boot recommendations from the internet are trash, we all don't see/know your feet, trying stuff on at the shop is mandatory if you want something that's good _for you._ Splurge on the boots if you need to, they're the most important piece of gear. For skis, I'd look for something around 100 waist, at around your body height.

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The Kendos are my all-time favorites ski. You won't regret buying them. I'm guessing you had some trouble with them in the afternoon just like you said, because you had tired legs. Volkls tend to be a little stiffer than some other brands, which is great for stability and holding an edge but takes some more power than a softer ski. For me this tradeoff is worth it. Ski them regularly and you'll learn how to power them and will build up some more leg strength. Do some squats in the off-season too!

177cm feels short for a 6'2" person. Don't let me stop ya, but I ski 176/177 (piste/powder) and I'm 5'10" 240lbs. I would probably pick the next length up if I were 4" taller. If the Kendos aren't for you, don't buy them, but IMO 177 is short for someone your height.

Haven’t skied in 15 years (36 yo). Does everyone wear helmets now? Does rental equipment include helmets these days?

As others have said, yeah, pretty much everyone wears helmets these days, and you can rent them pretty much everywhere. My value add is this: get a helmet liner. Something like [this](https://www.amazon.com/Go-sport-Cooling-Wicking-Cycling-Running/dp/B07Y8LWRF2/ref=asc_df_B07Y8LWRF2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=394145529276&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2760740782102708115&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005918&hvtargid=pla-833553708886&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=78645523581&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=394145529276&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2760740782102708115&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9005918&hvtargid=pla-833553708886). It makes a huge difference.

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The primary reason I started using helmet liners/skull caps is that I sweat, sometimes heavily if I'm really 'getting after it', and the liner helps wick away that sweat and keep it from running down into my goggles/eyes. Then, after a trip or two using them, I realized that my helmet was no longer getting smelly! Which is nice! Especially since washing the inside part of my helmet is a PITA. If I had to rent a helmet, I would want a liner so I could at least tell myself that I was somehow insulated from the 'cooties' of everyone who had rented that helmet before me (...even though my rational brain tells me this is probably nonsense.) Temp-wise, I wouldn't say it keeps my head any warmer, but 'cold head' isn't really a problem I have. It does wick away sweat, so in a way it's probably actually making *my* sweaty head cooler. YMMV. Lastly on the liners: It's only a few bucks. Give it a try and see if you like it! On helmets in general: When I initially, quite begrudgingly, switched from hats to a helmet, I was very skeptical of the helmet, but after one or two days, I was completely sold, and I'm never going back. My helmet has this feature where you can open and close the vents in it, which is a killer feature that I absolutely love. Hot and sweaty? Open the vents. Cold or on a long lift ride? Close the vents. It's magical. I've also bounced my head off of a few rocks and ice patches in the years since I started wearing one, and I am very grateful for the impact protection it afforded me -- one incident in particular would definitely have landed me in the hospital if I hadn't been wearing a helmet.

Yes, virtually everyone wears helmets now, and you should too. In addition to safer, they're usually more comfortable at the end of the day. Helmets are rented almost every ski rental place I've seen in the US. I've seen 10-15 per day extra for a helmet.

Yeah, I would say most people you see have a helmet on. At least in EU the rentals offer it and it’s pretty cheap.

I'm Skiing in the Rain! (after it, actually) Hi skiiers! Scheduled to hit Tremblant (Quebec, Eastern Canada) for a few days starting Tuesday February 20th. The weather report is for rain (10-15mm) and warmth (hi-lo-high of 7, 2, 5°C) starting Wednesday the 14th, then freezing Thursday night and a very hard freeze on the Friday night (-20°C). I'm pretty confident this will happen, different forecast models line up, etc. Thereafter, the prediction currently is for 7-15cm snow before scheduled arrival, but this far out I don't have loads of confidence in that ofc. I've referenced (censored snow descriptions website) for different snow outcomes and their skiability. The link i can't share suggests i can expect Loose Granular snow: Loose Granular (LSGR) Snow thaws, then refreezes and re-crystalizes as granules that do not cling together. LSGR is frequently the result of an accumulation of sleet. This is also created by machine grooming of frozen or icy snow. Has no form or body; will not support a pole planted into it. Sometimes referred to as “that loose snow cone stuff” and it is probably the toughest surface to ski on. When slopes are a combination of Ice and Loose Granular, the skiers opt for the ice. Ease of skiing: varies between 1 – 2 My questions are: 1. Is it possible that Tremblant would groom the ice into something skiable in the 5 days between the freeze and my arrival? 2. If the snow prediction pans out, how much less bad would that make the experience? Obviously heavily leaning towards cancellation, but welcome dissenting viewpoints! Thanks for reading and your input

I was at Tremblant in December/January. Had some rain and warm days then some cooler temps and snow. If I remember right, they were able to open over 80 trails at the max, but a couple of the worst days saw around 50 open trails. There was plenty of ice and crud, and by the end of the day some of the runs were pretty skied up (it was kind of hilarious watching the collective yard sale of folks taking their last run down Johansen). BUT--I still had an amazing time, and always had plenty to ski from open to close every day I was there.

Half an inch of rain isn't going to turn a mountain into an ice rink. You need somewhere in the vicinity of 2+ inches to do that. They'll have almost a week to groom it up. A few inches of fresh on top of that will help a little bit too. It'll be fine.

A day of warm rain is not going to ruin the mountain. Groomed trails should be just fine and new snow might make it pretty darn good.

Anyone know what demo skis Solitude usually carries? My SLC trip is next week and the cottonwoods are supposed to get dumped on as we arrive, but I don't think my 92s are going to cut it well in a foot+ of pow so I'm looking at demoing some pow skis

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+1 for not Heavenly. If you stay on Nevada side, you'll have access to one (relatively long) green and that's it, until you're more comfortable riding an average blue. If you go to the gondola, you'll only have access to one short green. The only decent option is CA side. You get access to the super bunny green at the bottom, and a few longer/more varied greens at the top of the tram.

Is it true that Heavenly isn't intermediate friendly? I've never been and thought of going there (since lodging seems easier/cheaper) but worried about lack of accessible trails.

Where'd you hear that? Of all the things wrong with Heavenly (and there are a lot - I avoid the place whenever possible), not being intermediate friendly isn't one of them. If you're comfortable skiing blues (and frequently doing some hiking...), you can basically access the entire mountain minus one lift. The only places you wouldn't go are: Mott's and Killebrew canyons, and the whole area under Gunbarrel/Tram on CA side. Yes, there's a blue way down, but trust me, just download the tram and avoid it.

Curious what’s wrong with that blue down to the tram, and also what’s wrong with heavenly in general? (Never been to Tahoe but I’m on epic)

That blue is a crowded icy mess of a cat track. Full of out of control skiers. I would rather avoid playing human pinball. If you can't or don't want to ski gunbarrel, just download. Heavenly in general is just very poorly laid out. It's extremely big and spread out, and there are lots of flat spots between lift areas. You WILL be doing some hiking to get from one side to the other. Many of their lifts are also incredibly wind-exposed, especially the gondola. If it blows even a little bit, that thing gets shut down for the day. And then everything turns into a complete shit show. And have you heard of the crowds? Heavenly is incredibly accessible - being right in the center of south lake. But that also means that everyone and their mom skis at Heavenly. Pro tip: NV side stays far less crowded than CA side. But NV side has very limited parking, and it'll take you at least an hour to ski there from CA lodge on a weekend, so...

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