Archive for October, 2008



Should I work at these ski resorts where they raised ticket prices on people during the holiday?

Friday 10 October 2008 @ 9:51 am
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Cake17 asked:

I think it is wrong. The only reason why I want to work for them is because you can ski for free if you do. I have an ethical dilemma, I guess. What do you think?




What do you wear under your ski jacket and ski trousers?

Thursday 9 October 2008 @ 9:23 pm
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alexathepinklady asked:

I have never been skiing before and know that I need a ski jacket, salopettes, thermal underwear goggles etc, and this may be a silly question but do you wear thermal underwear then eg. jeans and a top and then your ski jacket and trousers?




What are the differences between ski poles and snowshoe poles?

Thursday 9 October 2008 @ 3:16 am
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Adam H asked:

My wife and I recently bought snowshoes, and she thought it would be a good idea to use poles to begin with. She is a big skier and is going to use her ski poles, but I do not ski and was wondering if they make specific poles for snowshoeing? If so, what are the differences?




What is the most challenging ski trail in the east coast and why?

Monday 6 October 2008 @ 9:15 pm
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Acctman asked:

Please mention the name of the ski area as well as the trail name. I thnk it is either Paradise at Mad River Glen, Star at Stowe or Outer Limits at Killington, but I am interested in other opinions.




How do i get a striped nail out of a ski?

Monday 6 October 2008 @ 1:23 am
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Lindser asked:

I am making 6 ski shots for guys in my wedding party. I am trying to get the boot holders(or whatever they are called) off the ski’s and on one of my pairs the nails are striped. I tried a hand held ***** driver and a drill, neither works. any suggestions?




What are the average ski rental prices in Grindelwald Switzerland?

Thursday 2 October 2008 @ 11:17 pm
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John S asked:

What are the average prices of Ski hire in Grindelwald Switzerland?
Hello,
I’ve heard that switzerland is an expensive place to ski. I’m going in January and was wondering what kind of costs to prepare for?
Are there any good value ski rental outlets?
Can i get English ski lessons midweek?
Any good restraunts or hetels i should check up?




What is the diffrence between a normal slalom ski and a slalom ski that comes from a set of skis?

Thursday 2 October 2008 @ 6:04 pm
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Phillip B asked:

I know that a pair of skis normally comes with a slalom ski but is that the same as one you would buy seprate? why is the pair normally cheaper than the one slalom ski alone?




What’s the difference between ski gloves and snowboard gloves?

Wednesday 1 October 2008 @ 11:27 pm
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Coach McGuirk asked:

I’ve been doing a little online browsing and have come across a website that sells ski gloves and snowboard gloves. What, if anything, is the difference?

They pretty much look to be the same to me…

For the record, I ski and board, so would one type be better or more versatile than the other?




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