QuickTips Index
SnoCountry Mountain Reports
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How to Store Skis
How to store skis off-season.
Spring Skiing Tips
During spring skiing, every skier needs to take a few extra steps to have a pleasant, safe ski trip. You need to consider the stronger sunshine, changing snow conditions, and warmer temperatures. Here are a few tips to make sure that your spring skiing is enjoyable and safe!
Advanced Skier Tip - Controlling Speed on Steep Terrain
When advancing skiers take on Black Diamond terrain they should have a strong knowledge of how to keep their speed under control as the terrain gets steeper. There is hardly anything more scary, or more dangerous, than being out of control and then having to make desperate skidding attempts to stop.
Apres-Ski Attire
For some skiers, the apres-ski scene is just as important as their time on the slopes! Apres-ski attire is important to the apres-ski experience, and the right clothes can make - or break - your night. Here's more information on apres-attire, including apres-ski clothing and apres-ski boots.
Ski Season Pass Deals
Some ski resorts that sell season passes for next year at a discounted spring price allow you to use the pass for the duration of this year's skiing. Others tack on a minimal fee for the rest of the spring skiing days, if you buy next years now. Either way, if you really like a particular ski area and ski it often, a season pass is the way to go.
Custom Footbeds
If you don’t get fitted for footbeds when you purchase telemark or AT boots I recommend that you take your boots to a shop that sells, custom fits, installs footbeds and will later correct and tweak them to your comfort and satisfaction.
Preventing Ski Theft
Unfortunately, your ski equipment is an easy target, especially during busy weekends where a thief could easily take your skis and blend in as just another skier. Your ski equipment is valuable, and theft can be devastating. Follow these tips to prevent the theft of your ski equipment.
How to Ski on a Crowded Trail
When ski resorts fill up, skiing on a crowded trail can be difficult and sometimes even dangerous! Especially when the trail gets narrow, it can be hard work to navigate through other skiers. Colliding with another skier can cause injury (and it hurts!), so skiing safely on crowded trails is necessary for everyone's safety.
Ski Accessories
No skiing wardrobe is complete with just a ski jacket and ski pants. Your accessories complete your outfit, and they are very important to your wardrobe. Here's an overview of ski accessories.
Tips for Mogul Skiing
When you are just starting to try to ski well in moguls, start on small bumps in not too steep terrain. Moguls on Black Diamond trails can be both intimidating and dangerous to beginning mogul skiers.
Advanced Skier Tip - Exaggeration Drills
These days, shaped skis are pretty much all you see on the ski racks and for good reason. The shaped ski have made initiating a turn on the snow so much easier than the old days on straight skis. However, the problem is proficiency on straight skis doesn’t automatically transition to proficiency on shaped skis.
Tips for Skiing in Low Visibility Weather
Low visibility weather can make any trail seem more difficult than it really is. However, skiing in fog can not only be disorienting, but also poses safety hazards, too. Here's more on how to ski safely when you can't even see the skier in front of you.
On the Snow
I have been asked by several people "How should I fall when skiing?" First, let me say that it is my sincere hope that all skiers reach the degree of perfection that falling is never an issue. That said, my bottom still aches from a recent close encounter with some "loud powder" or ice, as it is known in the Northeast.
Glade Skiing Tips
In recent years ski resorts have responded to the call of patrons to open more of the wooded area within their boundaries. Referred to as glades on most area trail maps, and invariably marked expert or Black Diamond terrain, many areas are adding more and more acres each year to this category.
Ski Rental Equipment
When you're a beginning skier or just trying out the sport to decide if it's the right one for you, it makes sense to rent ski equipment. Once you're sure that you're going to spend enough time on the slopes to justify buying ski equipment (which can be expensive) you can invest in your own ski gear.
Convert Kilometers-to-Miles Tools
Many cross country ski resorts measure their skiing terrain in kilometers. Here's a listing of quick tools you can use to convert kilometers to miles, so you know exactly how much terrain a cross country ski resort has to offer.
How to Fit Ski Boots
Before you rent or buy ski boots, it's important to make sure that the boots fit properly. The next step is to make sure that your boots are adjusted for optimal skiing.
How to Maintain Your Ski Goggles
Use these tips to maintain your ski goggles and keep your ski goggles clean, clear, and scratch-free.