Some people think that everything lies within the skis, but that is far from the truth. In fact, in my opinion, and many expert skiers will wholeheartedly agree with me, the single most important factor within the ski-gear world are the boots. To overexaggerate a little, in comparison to boots, everything else is an accessory. Just like having terrible tires on your car, terrible boots will result in minimal performance.
Of course, it is not all about performance either, but your comfort as well. For example, if you are a beginner skier, you probably do not need a stiff boot. While stiffer
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Where Is My Snow?
by Bea December 21st, 2010 | Outdoor Activities, Winter Activities
If you are me and live within 3 hours of Boston, it looks like you are going to have to travel to find your snow this Christmas. Who knows, maybe we will be lucky and get a surprise snowstorm, or at least a dusting to make it look like we have some, but at this point, I'm predicting bare grounds.
So, where can you find the snow that we love? It's time to head to upstate New York, Vermont (a few inches...), or Maine. You could, however, also make your way to southern Sierra Nevada where there is a winter
So, where can you find the snow that we love? It's time to head to upstate New York, Vermont (a few inches...), or Maine. You could, however, also make your way to southern Sierra Nevada where there is a winter
It’s Skiing Time!
by Jacob P. December 9th, 2010 | Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Winter Activities
That's right, ladies and gentlemen, skiing season has started in New England! I am a skier and thought I should do an article to help start kids' skiing.
Now, if you are a parent with kids who ski and you need a way to get them skiing, as you are too busy, I would suggest using school ski programs to get kids skiing. They are really helpful, as they take the kid skiing, let him/her hang out with friends, and teach them new things. When I started skiing, I started via my school's ski program. My program bussed us to Pat's
Now, if you are a parent with kids who ski and you need a way to get them skiing, as you are too busy, I would suggest using school ski programs to get kids skiing. They are really helpful, as they take the kid skiing, let him/her hang out with friends, and teach them new things. When I started skiing, I started via my school's ski program. My program bussed us to Pat's
The Mountains are Opening!
by Bea November 23rd, 2010 | Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Winter Activities
Slowly, but surely, the mountains of the East Coast have been opening for the 2010-2011 skiing and riding season. Many of the mountains, such as Sunday River, have only been open on the weekends.
While I am still waiting for the day when the mountains are open 7 days a week, I definitely agree with their business choices of only being open on the weekends. In addition to the component of making more money because the demand to ski would not be high during the weekdays at this point, it also means that the mountains can focus on snow making
While I am still waiting for the day when the mountains are open 7 days a week, I definitely agree with their business choices of only being open on the weekends. In addition to the component of making more money because the demand to ski would not be high during the weekdays at this point, it also means that the mountains can focus on snow making
Sunday River is Open!!!
by Bea October 26th, 2010 | Hiking, Outdoor Activities, Skiing, Winter Activities
And they have done it again!! Yes, yes, they have! Sunday River is open!
This is the fourth year in a row that Sunday River has been the first to open in New England, and this year, they were actually the first resort in the country to kick off their 2010-2011 Winter season. Pretty crazy, huh? Their operations and snowmaking crews certainly were on top of things this year!
They first started their snowmaking guns a few weeks ago, but Thursday night and into Friday, they cranked up those snow guns at full throttle at the top of Locke Mountain. Because
This is the fourth year in a row that Sunday River has been the first to open in New England, and this year, they were actually the first resort in the country to kick off their 2010-2011 Winter season. Pretty crazy, huh? Their operations and snowmaking crews certainly were on top of things this year!
They first started their snowmaking guns a few weeks ago, but Thursday night and into Friday, they cranked up those snow guns at full throttle at the top of Locke Mountain. Because
