Downhill Skiing

[7rider]

So, here's where I saw it -- I joined this forum, http://www.theskidiva.com It's a ladies ski forum (kind of like here, eh?) and I saw a bit of info there, along with a link for more. It's a friendly place -- maybe others will like it too? I did see a KimmyT there, which is a familiar-looking handle!

Ooooooh, Noooooooo.......
Another discussion forum for me to burn yet MORE on-line time!!!!

[Kano]

Ooooooh, Noooooooo.......
Another discussion forum for me to burn yet MORE on-line time!!!!

Yeah, Regina, I know -- I'm using two tabs in internet explorer, and swapping back and forth when the connection slows for some reason. That seems to help!

Karen in Boise

[RolliePollie]

Please join me in praying for snow here in Northern California! I have a season pass at one of the Tahoe resorts, but we don't have any snow yet Some of the resorts are making snow, but the resort where I bought my pass has very limited snow-making and they are not open yet. Man-made snow typically stinks anyway. We just need some STORMS!!!

This will be my first season as a cyclist/skiier. I've been skiing since I was 6, but I'm new to the bike this year. I can't wait to see the difference cycling has made for my skiing muscles.

[SJCzar]

Can us snowboarders be counted in on this thread?

I used to downhill ski but I switched to snowboarding a few seasons ago. I still have my skiis and I've been thinking about pulling them out for a day or two this winter.

Now that I've pretty much switched my cycling over to spin classes at the Y and the trainer in the basement I'm really looking forward to some good snow around here.

My daughter and I usually take one trip out west every season for a chance to spend some time on real mountains. Her favorite place is Breckenridge. We spent some time out in the Tahoe area a few years ago and really enjoyed those resorts as well.

I hope for lots of snow soon for all of us winter sports enthusiasts.

[Kimmyt]

The Boy is a snowboarder. Maybe was? I converted him though. Actually, he broke his bindings at Vail last year and got a pair of skis. He did fix the bindings but hasn't snowboarded as much since he got his twin tips.

It's better that way anyway, I think he was tired of trying to catch up to me (and he HATED it when I dragged him down the moguls! muah!). I've tried boarding a few times but always manage to get out of control and almost hurt myself. I figure I'll save it for a few years away when I'm alot better at skiing and needing to challenge myself with something new. Or maybe that'll be telemark skiing.

Choices!

K.

[oldbikah]

I am fortunate to live a few miles from the base of Sugarloaf, moved here 14 years ago when my son was a freshman at Carrabassett Valley Academy (he is now an alpine coach at another ski academy).
So far I have only skied twice due to other things keeping me busy, but during the season I am generally on the hill 3 to 5 days a week (weekdays, thank goodness--I am spoiled). Kind of neat to ski and bike during the same month! I think the bikes are put up now til April.
Bike legs and ski legs may have good crossover, but upper body needs work!

[yellow]

Oh Kimmyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...

Heather Paul's clinics

Babes in the Backcountry (I did Mt Shasta with them some years ago...)

Maybe you should make a special trip to Colorado this year!!