Seriously wtf? Just tried to show my cousin the classic and it's gone. Any sources?

Not going to get into the Mineral King resort Walt Disney tried to push through before his death, except to say it would have been the best in California and in the top tiers in the country. That area is amazing for a resort.

It’s my understanding Disney invented the color and shape system (black diamond, blue square…etc) that all resorts use today as they were planning out mineral king.

The mouse has far reaching impact it seems 👀

Hey, guys!!

So, wife and I will be visiting Europe next January, and we’re planning to hit the Austrian alps for a few days.

We’ve been to Zermatt before and loved it. We’re looking for something similar.

Wife doesn’t ski, so i want some friendly place for non skiers, with other winter activities available.

More importantly, here are some musts:

• tons of snow, including in the village
• Charming, romantic village. We want to experience the place
• Spectacular views
• Upscale towns, with luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants
• Easy access

I’ve narrowed it down to St Anton and Lech. What do you guys think? Any recommendations?

Hi, I will be heading out to BC southern interior, Canada, for the upcoming ski season and would like some advice on where to get 2nd hand ski's that won't set me back a pretty penny. Something with a ski waist around 80-85mm max for the lower green/blue runs, I will be brining my all mountain skis, 93mm waist and my own boots but since I will be working with kids I don't want my gear to get scratched up.

What would the advice be for grabbing some 2nd hand skis. Ex-rental? FB market? Some other marketplace? Best time of year to grab these? I won't be in the country until end of November, likely Kelowna and won't have a car. If there are any places there to recommend do shout! Taking any advice I can get.

Thanks

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If anyone has firsthand experience or seen some vids of how the skiing is at the few resorts open thru May, I would appreciate it. I would need a plane ticket and car rental and hotel, so I am trying to see if it is worth it to lay out the money. (I have the time to do this now bc I got laid off!)

Considering the elan wingman 86 cti or Enforcer 88 - this would be primarily for groomers in Europe (Switzerland, Dolomites). My concern is that I’ve read the enforcer 88 is very heavy/stiff, perhaps better suited to skiing on the ice coast. Would Welcome peoples thoughts on either of these (or another) ski. Currently have a Faction Agent 2 and a pow ski, but wanted something better suited to Europe/ groomers that can still handle an occasional venture off piste.

I’ve had my fair share of 1+ and 2+ feet powder days but the lines are long as hell, getting to the mountain sucks, parking sucks, and everything at my mountain is skied out within 30-60 minutes.

Storm days where it’s refilling pretty fast, cant see more than 20 feet in front of you and your gloves are squeezing out water every time you move your hand are the absolute best days. There’s 0 line, you practically have the mountain to yourself, the tracks keep refilling, shit is awesome

Any tips on how to get in the door and what resorts should be a good place to start

I took my L1 in third yr uni. im planning to take my L2 in 4th, this upcoming december.

the L1 cert isn't good for much other than the bunny hill.

I have 8 years of teaching under my belt, as a swimming and sailing instructor. but zero as a ski/board instructor.

I am a very good snowboarder and have been commended on my teaching ability with swimming and sailing.

will I be able to pass my L2 board cert without any board instructor hours logged?

EDIT: snowboard cert. with CSAI

I've searched the sub, and it seems people either get bootfitting for free or pay $1k. That's a wide range.

I'm looking to gift my partner new ski boots, w/fitting. They've had the same pair for....decades. We are down from skiing every weekend (kids, family, work) and realistically looking at 6-12 days per season the next few years, but of course I'd like these boots to survive past these doldrums.

The only place open near me is California Ski Company, which charges $200 labor + $200 "custom insole" + the price of the boot (presumably marked up). Is this...normal? extortion? you-get-what-you-pay-for?

We walked into a shop in Steamboat a couple years back and, at their recommendation, didn't buy anything. But I don't recall being charged $200 for their patience and advice. Were they not "master bootfitters"?

Did you lose your gopro in three kings? I have found it. It was lost on closing day. Let me know and I can get it back to you. I’m not holding it for ransom or anything as i literally have no use for it and wish i never picked it up. Can ship as I am not in Utah anymore. Let me know! (I know what color hoodie you were wearing so let me know!)