http://alpineheaven.com Skiing Blog Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:28:47 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/any-good-places-to-go-skiing-from-new-york/ mbellacio asked: I've heard that it's really easy to break a leg while snowboarding.Elijah http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/is-it-true-that-snowboarding-is-harder-to-learn-than-skiing/ 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 http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/love-skiing-but-i-am-looking-to-pick-up-a-snowboard/ 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 http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/when-you-go-skiing-how-should-you-dress/ 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 http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/how-do-you-go-from-slalom-water-skiing-to-dropping-a-ski-to-be-barefooting/ 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 ... http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/how-much-snow-is-good-for-skiingsnowboarding-mammoth-will-be-getting-2-feet-will-this-last-me-for-4-weeks/ 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 http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/skiing-and-lodging-in-or-around-the-denver-area/ 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. ... http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/how-to-start-trick-skiing/ 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 ... http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/getting-a-down-jacket-wet-while-skiing/ MJ asked: (Hint: One includes slalom racing and the other includes ski jumping.)Dominic http://alpineheaven.com/skiing/what-two-basic-types-of-skiing-are-practiced-on-snowy-slopes-throughout-the-world/