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re: 2024-2025 Ski Thread
Posted on 1/15/25 at 4:07 pm to Mahootney
Posted on 1/15/25 at 4:07 pm to Mahootney
If you like tree runs the alps ain't your place. Alps do not really have tree runs like NA resorts. The alps are for skiing the alpine.
Also, generally speaking, it is more likely than not that conditions on piste will be groomed and off piste will be variable. Very, very variable. Alps get considerably less snow than a lot of NA resorts and your chance of timing a low pressure system are pretty low.
If you are talking about resort terrain, I generally prefer NA resorts to skiing in the alps. But off piste, the alps blow anything in the contiguous US out of the water. But I am referring to real, consequential off piste skiing. Those french bastards are out of their minds. The steep skiing in the alps is wild and the ski mountaineering culture is highly impressive.
Case in point:
Mallory Couloir - Chamonix
Also, generally speaking, it is more likely than not that conditions on piste will be groomed and off piste will be variable. Very, very variable. Alps get considerably less snow than a lot of NA resorts and your chance of timing a low pressure system are pretty low.
If you are talking about resort terrain, I generally prefer NA resorts to skiing in the alps. But off piste, the alps blow anything in the contiguous US out of the water. But I am referring to real, consequential off piste skiing. Those french bastards are out of their minds. The steep skiing in the alps is wild and the ski mountaineering culture is highly impressive.
Case in point:
Mallory Couloir - Chamonix
This post was edited on 1/15/25 at 4:08 pm
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Posted on 1/15/25 at 7:55 pm to Carson123987
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Need to find boots but that is probably a whole day of research LOL. May wait till I'm in CB so I can get fitted properly at a shop
Do not, I repeat, do not buy boots online. Either rent if you're not sure if you're in it for the long run, or go see a boot fitter and buy boots from them. It's not easy to get a great fitting boot and it can be torturous if you get it wrong. You can disregard this advice if you're planning on being a philistine/snowboarder
Posted on 1/15/25 at 8:59 pm to Newc
Yeah. Corbett's was enough for me.
These guys are bonkers.
I have a family, and the risk of chasing thrills isn't worth it anymore.
Maybe I do need to listen to my wife and make it a Europe trip with skiing instead of a skiing trip in Europe.
These guys are bonkers.
I have a family, and the risk of chasing thrills isn't worth it anymore.
Maybe I do need to listen to my wife and make it a Europe trip with skiing instead of a skiing trip in Europe.
Posted on 1/16/25 at 6:14 am to LSUsuperfresh
I’ll slightly disagree here. In general it’s risky but you can do things to mitigate your risk.
Carson, since you’re going to CB they have a Christy Sports (and other places that have online stores as well).
This will allow you to shop sales, catch discounts that won’t be offered in store but have the ability to return them in CB once you arrive.
You can still go in, try on a few pairs but if you end up liking the ones you bought the best stick with the ones you bought.
I got my K2 boots $100 cheaper by buying online ahead of time.
Christy Sports Boots
Christy Sports online return policy
Carson, since you’re going to CB they have a Christy Sports (and other places that have online stores as well).
This will allow you to shop sales, catch discounts that won’t be offered in store but have the ability to return them in CB once you arrive.
You can still go in, try on a few pairs but if you end up liking the ones you bought the best stick with the ones you bought.
I got my K2 boots $100 cheaper by buying online ahead of time.
Christy Sports Boots
Christy Sports online return policy
quote:
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can return any unused merchandise within 367 days of the original purchase date when accompanied by your original proof of purchase. Returns are accepted at any of our stores through CO, UT, WA, & MT and via mail. If returning an item to a retail location, please initiate your return online and have your return confirmation available for the retail associate. A return confirmation receipt is required to process your return.
This post was edited on 1/16/25 at 6:15 am
Posted on 1/16/25 at 8:43 am to LSUfan4444
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I’ll slightly disagree here. In general it’s risky but you can do things to mitigate your risk.
Carson, since you’re going to CB they have a Christy Sports (and other places that have online stores as well).
This will allow you to shop sales, catch discounts that won’t be offered in store but have the ability to return them in CB once you arrive.
You can still go in, try on a few pairs but if you end up liking the ones you bought the best stick with the ones you bought.
I got my K2 boots $100 cheaper by buying online ahead of time.
that is awesome that you got a discount, especially if you knew what you were looking for. but man, i would gladly pay the 100 dollar premium to get properly fit by a bonafide fitter and boots that would fit me well or were adjusted correctly.
it can certainly be a crapshoot for first-time boot buyers who might not know their instep and foot volume. or how much flex they're going to want. or that their ski boot size might be significantly smaller than shoe size.
my shoe size is 11.5 and my boots are 26.5 (three sizes smaller). the shell fit is perfect (well, for a performance fit, not a comfort fit), but because my right foot is smaller and has a higher arch and narrower heel than my left foot, i have shims and foam inserts all up in the right liner.
rental boots with packed out liners of course suck, but at least you can switch them out if the rental shop is on the hill as often as you need to get the right size.
Posted on 1/16/25 at 10:55 am to Bunsbert Montcroff
Maybe my foot is just difficult (high instep with wide and square toe profile) but I've walked into stores before where I tried on all the different models they had and nothing fit. Even with as much as I know now, I still wouldn't try to buy online.
Even with a good starting boot, I'm still going to put in a custom liner and do a few punch outs on pressure points.
Even with a good starting boot, I'm still going to put in a custom liner and do a few punch outs on pressure points.
Posted on 1/16/25 at 2:58 pm to purpgold718
Holy frick is St. Anton just absolutely over run with Dutchies…
Can’t escape the frickers, I’ve literally heard more Dutch than German on the slopes here these past few days…
Shocking as the Dutch are far from poor but known to be a bit of penny pinchers, so it’s shocking that they flock in such numbers to one Austria’s most premier and expensive resorts.
The German speakers (Austrians & Germans lumped together) obviously form a big group here too, followed by the Anglos (Brits, Americans, Canadians, Aussies - in that order) and some Nordics (Finns + Scandinavians) and that pretty much rounds out all the demographics here…but I think the Dutch are far and away the most represented nationality (and not even talking proportionally here).
In case anyone was randomly wondering, I’m just still reeling at the dominance of the Dutch here…
Can’t escape the frickers, I’ve literally heard more Dutch than German on the slopes here these past few days…
Shocking as the Dutch are far from poor but known to be a bit of penny pinchers, so it’s shocking that they flock in such numbers to one Austria’s most premier and expensive resorts.
The German speakers (Austrians & Germans lumped together) obviously form a big group here too, followed by the Anglos (Brits, Americans, Canadians, Aussies - in that order) and some Nordics (Finns + Scandinavians) and that pretty much rounds out all the demographics here…but I think the Dutch are far and away the most represented nationality (and not even talking proportionally here).
In case anyone was randomly wondering, I’m just still reeling at the dominance of the Dutch here…
This post was edited on 1/16/25 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 1/17/25 at 7:18 am to RonFNSwanson
Ten plus days of sun here @Bachelor has been on the boring side. The base is holding due to the cold temps but I had enough time on my hands during work to sculputure this at the loading ramp of Cloudchaser lift line:
Got a request for an alligator so I guess that’s what I’ll build today.
MLK weekend holiday coming up, check your local blackout dates and beware of Jerry.
Got a request for an alligator so I guess that’s what I’ll build today.
MLK weekend holiday coming up, check your local blackout dates and beware of Jerry.
Posted on 1/17/25 at 7:20 am to Samso
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The favorable price spread for lift passes, equipment, lodging and food/drink compared to what you pay at major US resorts is remarkable.
Sadly for US skiers, it’s been this way for a while.
Posted on 1/17/25 at 10:39 am to LSUsuperfresh
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Do not, I repeat, do not buy boots online. Either rent if you're not sure if you're in it for the long run, or go see a boot fitter and buy boots from them. It's not easy to get a great fitting boot and it can be torturous if you get it wrong. You can disregard this advice if you're planning on being a philistine/snowboarder
I 100% agree with this statement. Boots are your most important piece of equipment.
Posted on 1/17/25 at 11:31 am to Hogwall Jackson
I posted about this a few days ago, but when fargobison mentioned Banff, it got me interested. I only have 5 days I can get away from work around end of February and early March.
Priced out flights, lodging, and lift tickets for Steamboat, Crested Butte, Big Sky, Jackson Hole, and Banff... Banff was cheaper than all of them.
My question - given I only have 5 days, would you consider Banff with the travel time it will take to get there from Houston (including customs and driving from Calgary airport)? It basically means I have 2 travel days and three full days to ski and enjoy the town.
Priced out flights, lodging, and lift tickets for Steamboat, Crested Butte, Big Sky, Jackson Hole, and Banff... Banff was cheaper than all of them.
My question - given I only have 5 days, would you consider Banff with the travel time it will take to get there from Houston (including customs and driving from Calgary airport)? It basically means I have 2 travel days and three full days to ski and enjoy the town.
This post was edited on 1/17/25 at 11:32 am
Posted on 1/17/25 at 11:34 am to Samso
Sitting at Innsbruck airport now waiting to catch my (delayed) flight back home to Amsterdam…
Just coming off 5 days in St. Anton, it was epic - absolutely stunning scenery, decent-to-great conditions and almost all bluebirds days, a piece of my soul is still shredding the Arlberg Alps…
Just coming off 5 days in St. Anton, it was epic - absolutely stunning scenery, decent-to-great conditions and almost all bluebirds days, a piece of my soul is still shredding the Arlberg Alps…
Posted on 1/17/25 at 12:44 pm to RonFNSwanson
My name is LSUfan4444 and I have a goggle buying problem.
I see a good deal on FB marketplace and I just can't help myself. Two pairs of Line Miners with Prizm lenses for $65 when I already have Smith Quad Locks, a set of Shady Rays and Flight Decks.
When does this become a problem? I mean, I won't even bring them all on every trip.
I see a good deal on FB marketplace and I just can't help myself. Two pairs of Line Miners with Prizm lenses for $65 when I already have Smith Quad Locks, a set of Shady Rays and Flight Decks.
When does this become a problem? I mean, I won't even bring them all on every trip.
This post was edited on 1/17/25 at 12:46 pm
Posted on 1/17/25 at 2:09 pm to skewbs
quote:
My question - given I only have 5 days, would you consider Banff with the travel time it will take to get there from Houston (including customs and driving from Calgary airport)? It basically means I have 2 travel days and three full days to ski and enjoy the town.
I don't think Banff would be a whole lot different than Big Sky in this case. Maybe like an hour further of a drive but that's pretty minor.
Posted on 1/17/25 at 2:43 pm to LSUsuperfresh
100% agree. Sure, if you are looking for a comfort style fit with a soft flex you can get away with it. If you are looking for something good, you need to try on a lot of boots at a good shop and listen to the fitter’s recommendations. If you are looking to get a deal, save that for skis.
ETA : I’m a few days into a set of K2 Mindbender 130s. It has the boa bottom which is nice but has a boa liner which is a PITA. The boots ski amazingly but are super tough to get on and off. I have to use a Ski boot horn to pull my linered foot in and out of the shell. I’m thinking about getting Zipfits if I have to do the two part in/out anyway.
ETA : I’m a few days into a set of K2 Mindbender 130s. It has the boa bottom which is nice but has a boa liner which is a PITA. The boots ski amazingly but are super tough to get on and off. I have to use a Ski boot horn to pull my linered foot in and out of the shell. I’m thinking about getting Zipfits if I have to do the two part in/out anyway.
This post was edited on 1/17/25 at 2:52 pm
Posted on 1/17/25 at 2:55 pm to skewbs
quote:
My question - given I only have 5 days, would you consider Banff with the travel time it will take to get there from Houston (including customs and driving from Calgary airport)? It basically means I have 2 travel days and three full days to ski and enjoy the town.
You are probably looking at an extra 45-60 minutes compared to Steamboat and Jackson. Big Sky might be 20 minutes shorter but that drive is a lot worse up a narrow canyon road then YYC to Banff, which is a four lane highway the entire way. I typically breeze through customs and I am still waiting to get my ski bag at YYC.
This post was edited on 1/17/25 at 3:05 pm
Posted on 1/18/25 at 9:28 pm to fargobison
We pulled the trigger on Banff! Doing 5 nights, Feb 28 to March 5. So freaking pumped!
Thanks for the advice to the regulars in this thread.
Any other info you care to share is greatly appreciated! I did read a couple other threads that were posted on this forum about Banff. So I have a few good leads already.
Thanks for the advice to the regulars in this thread.
Any other info you care to share is greatly appreciated! I did read a couple other threads that were posted on this forum about Banff. So I have a few good leads already.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 10:25 am to skewbs
I have some advice for Banff. The worst ski logistics I've ever seen was to Lake Louise on a record powder day. It dumped like 2-3' of snow at LL overnight a few years ago. We got in line for the first bus at like 6:30 am. We proceeded to sit in traffic for like 4 hours, we get off the bus and now have to wait 90 minutes for the first lift line. As soon as we get off the first lift, the line to the next lift is backed up to our off ramp. We weren't actually skiing until almost 1 pm. We should've went to Sunshine Village even though they got less snow.
There's also a pretty nice restaurant at the Fairmont in Banff if you don't mind spending a little on dinner.
There's also a pretty nice restaurant at the Fairmont in Banff if you don't mind spending a little on dinner.
Posted on 1/19/25 at 10:35 pm to LSUfan4444
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When does this become a problem? I mean, I won't even bring them all on every trip.
I also had this problem… Tried out so many goggles over 2 years that I ended up with 4 different pairs. Sold 3 of them last winter to get rid of gear
This post was edited on 1/19/25 at 10:36 pm
Posted on 1/21/25 at 8:21 am to Hogwall Jackson
Any of you powder hounds gonna hike up Mt. Driskill and get some laps?
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