saltyant

I am just trying to learn skiing safety from the master, GrilledSteezeSandwich, and become more aware of the various hazards that I may encounter while traversing down slopes at modest speeds.

Which part? Any reason?

Strike two? I don't even get a strike one? I don't consider it "reckless behavior" because I am in complete control at all times. Do the moose bite or eat skiers like the monster in SkiFree?

Thanks! That looks handy. I've been taking my boots in the lodge to change, and I still haven't figured out how to carry skis, poles, and boots at the same time. I think this might solve my problem.

Ok. So if I'm going 50+ mph I should be able to stop in time if a deer jumps out? Why does that warrant four dings instead of one... or none??

Source: wunderground.com

At my home mountain, [ski resort name redacted due to incorrect thread], there is a serious deer problem. When I was bombing Marjie's the other day, I was somewhat concerned that one would run across the bottom of the piste and I would be toast. Fortunately I made it out unscathed.

Thanks, I think I might do that next time. Nothing sucks more than walking far in ski boots while carrying all that equipment.

I don't know, man, speeding on ice sounds dangerous. What if a deer runs out in front of me and I can't stop because my edges don't grip the ice? I think the shop sharpened them when I took them for a tune-up, but I'm not sure. I've been living dangerously as it is, because I did not get a binding test this year.

The high in Palmerton was 48 today. Didn't that help to soften it up?

I bought 3 discounted lift tickets for BC. I don't know what the hell I was thinking. At least they're refundable. Maybe I'll try to go once next week if it gets cold out.

It was pretty devastating. That gift card will be buried in the snow until next winter because Camelback made so much snow that they're buried in it.

You can, just don't be dumb like me and lose your gift card on the lift.

I find ice fun, to an extent. But when I'm on a black diamond that's just all ice, I feel like I'm going to skid down sideways at 50+ MPH. But if there are small piles of sugar snow, it can be fun to ski from pile to pile.

You guys mentioned "icy death". I'm ok with regular ice, but death ice is a no go. Remember, I'm still on entry level skis that don't edge well. An ice patch here or there doesn't scare me, but when the whole slope is ice that's kind of scary.

I think I'm getting 170's. I'm on 168's right now. Unless conditions improve by tomorrow, I think I'll pass on skiing until Sunday morning.

Say hi to Robert2 for me. I am strongly considering finally purchasing Volkl RTMs this weekend - probably Saturday since it's going to rain non-stop and it will be a boring day.

False advertising! If I drive all the way up there and there's no packed powder, I'm asking for a refund. Disclaimer: just kidding (in case I get flamed).

Just a few inches, but enough to make drive back to Rutland treacherous. I like being in my comfort zone. It's comfortable. The bunny slope there is probably the equivalent of the most challenging slope at Blue.

I can't come today. Tomorrow works better for me. The temperatures are much more favorable today, and they'll groom all the bare spots I guess.

Do they groom the trails in Jackson Hole? I'm not used to skiing trails that aren't groomed. Rutland, but one night I stayed at the Mountain Inn nearby because of a snow storm. The Mountain Inn is very affordable at $100 a night or something and was a really nice hotel for the price. The coffee machine in my room wouldn't work, and the staff was kind enough to bring me a functional coffee maker. The only downside was my car got stuck in the parking lot after the snowstorm due to the abysmal stock Hankook tires that came with my car. I upgraded to much better tires afterwards, so now I'll be able to traverse the snow-covered terrain of Vermont with ease.

Theres a distinct possibility I will be there Thursday night.

I went 3 days in a row and parked at Snowshed each day. I was a gaper back then and liked to warm up on the easy hills first before venturing out into the vast mountain. Now that I can ski like a boss I will park at either Rams or K1. I think I'll hit Killington one day this year after Stowe.

I'm surprised an expert like you would park at Ramshead. Isn't that for n00bs? Killington was my first real mountain and I absolutely loved it. One of the best weeks of my life. I was amazed that Great Eastern is over 3 miles long and took 11 minutes to get down. It's fun just taking random trails and not knowing where you're going to end up.

I always park at Snowshed. Snowshed is the coolest place to park.