I'm looking for some insight on the best blues and easier blacks at Keystone. I'd like to avoid moguls. Any advice appreciated. Thank you!

Hi, I am 5'9", 210lb male looking for used skis. Mostly intermediate ski, hoping to try a black diamond one day. Mostly stick to groomed runs, limited powder, no park use. I currently have a few options in my area and am trying to find if any are worth it or to avoid:

• 2022 Volkl Blaze 106 165cm
• 2015 Volkl Alley 81 168cm
• 2019 Rossignol Experience 80ci 166cm
• 2021 Rossignol Experience 80ci 166cm
• 2021 Rossignol Experience 84ai 176cm
• 2019 Rossignol Experience 84ai W 168cm

Are womens and mens skis the same for Rossignol Experience?

hi everyone, i was wondering if anyone has ever had skiing lessons in Colorado and if you all can recommend a place with nice price, that’d be great. thanks in advance!

Hey there! I will start of by saying I have skied once before and primarily hung around green slopes with differing levels of success. Onto the crazy part, I have a family member that has lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and worked as a skiing instructor there for 30 maybe more ish years. I have already committed to flying and skiing there and now realise just how difficult of a ski area Jackson Hole is lol. He will be helping me out alot on learning. Any advice on how to prepare? Should I get a life insurance policy lol?

may be a dumb question but i honestly don’t know too much, i just have been skiing on shit i got from goodwill a while back. anyways i picked up a pair of twin tips that are 138cm that i wanna play around with but they had junior bindings on them (making me assume they are junior skis too) can i buy some adult demo bindings and have my local ski shop slap them on there and call it a day or will they laugh at me. thanks in advance yall

Anyone ski at CMH Purcell and be willing to comment on their experience ? Looking to book a trip with my father before he physically cant . TYIA

I developed neuropathy and foot drop as a big west mountain skier. No expert but could hold my own.

Ive been off for about 2 years and want to get back to skiing. From my thoughts about form its all about downpressure for edge control. But i can do that. Its lifting the feet up im not strong enough to do. I dont think downhill sking requires that.

Thoughts?

Going skiing for the first time soon. Weather is due to be single digits so I can't get away with typical gear. I recently bought the Obermeyer Cosima Down Jacket thinking that was an outer layer, but now it seems like that's supposed to be a midlayer since it's down? Do I still need to wear a hard shell over that? I was under the impression that would be a sufficient outer layer and I could get away with my Patagonia R1 Air Full-Zip underneath. Please help me out so I don't freeze to death on the slopes.

Edit: I just wanted to say I really appreciate how many responses I've gotten so quickly! You are all so nice and it really made my day since this has been stressing me out. Thank you so much! If you have any other additional pieces you think I could add to my top half or warmer midlayers (I also have a merino baselayer) feel free to recommend those as well.

Wondering what brands have the highest arch without going custom.

About a year ago I got my first pair of insoles, complete game changer for shoes as well as boots. Among other benefits, all of a sudden my foot wasn't collapsing in which meant that my ankle bones actually lines with the indents in my various pairs of boots. The sides of my feet didn't hurt from being pushed out, etc., etc.

I'm currently using Currex Blue insoles which work for most things, but I would like to try something that is just a smidge higher if possible.

Does anyone have recommendation for something even higher than Currex Blues?

I'm heading to 3 Vallees in March and am wondering if anyone has done the trip from Lyon to Meribel? There are 2 of us with the usual ski gear. Thx

Me and a small group of friends plan to ski Asahidake in Feb 2025. Does anyone have a guide they would recommend? Any other recommendations for going there?

Our groups is advanced and we were planning on bringing backcountry gear / splitboards / skis if it makes sense to.

everything in skiing is wider

Chairlifts are wider...

6 and 8 people!

Lift tickets are correspondingly more expensive

Skis are wider...takes more material than the skinny skis of yore...more expensive now? Yup.

People are wider. Feet and bodies. More material for ski clothes and ski boots. More? Yes indeed.

Patagonia and North Face actually make XXL size now...

Anyone have experience with this Company? It keeps popping up whenever im looking for new jackets and when I check the website it looks legit and the stuff pretty cheap. Just wondering if this is a scam or if its another IG brand

First timer. Everyone says see a boot fitter but what if the model or price isn’t to your liking?

Have a ski trip booked to Jackson and Big Sky for the above dates. I haven’t seen Jackson getting much snow and Big Sky seems similar if not just a bit better. I can cancel the bookings I have and shift to outside Aspen (Basalt) or up to Schweitzer/Red Mountain. My question is if I should just wait it out and the snow may fill on or should I rip the bandaid and change the plans?

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This seems like an awesome deal for an 850 Fill and I'm in the market for one. Thanks in advance!

https://www.rei.com/product/236426/rei-co-op-magma-850-down-hoodie-mens?color=STRATUS%2520GRAY%252FTIMBER%2520GRAY

I've read lots of comparisons of these two skis. The TLDR version seems to be that both are great, and the Mantra leans toward being "hard charging, powerful" and the QST is "playful and versatile".

Myself, am "advanced" (CSIA L3, working on L4) but not in great shape, just shy of 50 years old. I am not a super aggressive skier, and don't get a lot of true pow days.

I'm torn because my home base is Whistler, with a lot of freeze-thaw conditions, crud and heavy powder (measured in cement-imeters), so maybe the Mantra is better for that? But with my laid-back, relaxed skiing (relying on skill rather than strength) perhaps the QST is better for me?

All input and advice would be appreciated, thanks!

Hi! I have finally decided to let go of my 2016 Armada JJ 2.0 due to growing out of them and wear. But after almost 8 years of not looking at other skis, I realized all the skis now look.. ugly? (compering to my Armada’s) What are some of the nicer looking topsheets for you guys? I am leaning towards the simplicity of 1000skis right now

I am trying to take the next step forward and get some lessons to iron out my form and get to the next level.

However, I didn't realize 1v1 ski lessons were so expensive. At Stowe my ski lessons are costing just as much as my lift tickets and hotel combined! (~$850)

Do you tip on top of that? If so, how much?

Some buddies and I are looking to drive up to a skii town from Los Angeles for new years and wondering what would be the best bang for our buck.

Our immediate thought is to go to mammoth although we know its obviously quite pricey.

Where would be a great place to go that has a lively town, cool bars, some decent skiing in California that wouldnt necessarily break the bank. the biggest thing were looking for is the town aspect.

Staying in Méribel looking to rent a good ski something like a bent Chelter or Armada AVR anyone have any recommendations?

My social feeds are getting bombarded with CARV ads (they look like accelerometers that clip to your boot and communicate with your phone about your form), and I’m curious if anyone has tried them. They don’t look too expensive, all things considered with skiing, but I’m wondering if the feedback is useful.

Sprained my ankle pretty damn bad playing basketball last night. I have a Dr Thursday so will know more then but wondering other peoples experience. How soon after a severe sprain have you got back on the slopes. Any tips for recovery? Looking to be out there before Christmas but currently in a lot of pain.

Heading up to Jay peak for the first time this year with my bil, flying into Burlington. 2 dudes skiing, nothing fancy, would like to be within 30 min of the mountain. Don't particularly care about nightlife, but a decent local restaurant/pub nearby would be a plus. Hot tub big plus. What areas should we be looking at? Any inn type places that would be reasonable?