Alpine Heaven

Any good places to go Skiing from new york?

SkiBum — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:28:47 +0000

ub4mebaby asked:

It shouldnt be too far may be within 3-4 hours from NYC. any good places to stay and tips for the skiing…need it by today so i can book.

Austin

Is it true that snowboarding is harder to learn than skiing?

SkiBum — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:14:48 +0000

mbellacio asked:

I’ve heard that it’s really easy to break a leg while snowboarding.

Elijah

Love skiing but, I am looking to pick up a snowboard?

SkiBum — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:47:34 +0000

Dan asked:

I am a skier my dad and sister snowboard, I love skiing park and all mountain and dont want to give that up but I am looking to try snowboarding any tips? what are some basics?

Justin

When you go skiing how should you dress?

SkiBum — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:59:49 +0000

Zander asked:

I don’t want to go wearing jeans and 3 sweat shirts. What brands should I get, helmet, gloves, boots, ski/snowboard.

Hayden

How do you go from slalom water skiing to dropping a ski to be barefooting?

SkiBum — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 13:58:49 +0000

Jeffrey Stone asked:

I have been wanting to try barefooting for awhile now, I am 150 pounds and I go behind a boat at roughly 35 miles per hour, is this correct to get off the ski? And how do I do it without catching an edge and hurting myself?

Addison

How much snow is good for skiing/snowboarding? Mammoth will be getting 2 feet. Will this last me for 4 weeks?

SkiBum — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 09:26:55 +0000

The Questionator asked:

I am a beginner snowboarder. All my friends are like, “ohh no man you can’t go to Mammoth Mountain now there’s no snow.” But isn’t there plenty of snow if it’s getting 2 feet?

Also, I am going snowboarding late december early january. If it does not snow until then will I have enough snow to last me?

Mia

Skiing and lodging in or around the Denver area?

SkiBum — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:12:36 +0000

Coach McGuirk asked:

I’m planning a trip to Denver to ski (and snowboard) for Spring Break.

What are the best “parts” of the city to stay in, and what are some good ski mountains (the more challenging, the better)?

Any other nightlife suggestions are also welcome.

Thanks in advance!

Timothy

How to start trick skiing?

SkiBum — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 18:07:54 +0000

Jeff Q asked:

I have been skiing for awhile and would like to start doing some tricks while skiing, as I am getting my first pair of twin tips soon. My friend usually makes a jump down at his house, but i am not planning on using my new skis. Are there any good tricks to start doing to get my confidence up and start getting into trick skiing. I can ski backwards ok but I could get better.

Anna

Getting a down jacket wet while skiing?

SkiBum — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:59:45 +0000

maestrokid007 asked:

Obviously, you shouldn’t get a down jacket wet, due to the fact that it will lose a large percent, if not all of it’s heat retainment.

However, what about using a down jacket when skiing or snowboarding? Falling, and getting wet snow all over you is a big part of both sports. How would a down jacket hold up to wet snow?

Zachary

What two basic types of skiing are practiced on snowy slopes throughout the world?

SkiBum — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 21:33:33 +0000

MJ asked:

(Hint: One includes slalom racing and the other includes ski jumping.)

Dominic