Comments for Skiing Mart http://www.skiingmart.com/blog Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:25:21 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Is it safe to wear a ski helmet for winter biking? by joeschmoe http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-ski-helmet-for-winter-biking/comment-page-1/#comment-7597 joeschmoe Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:25:21 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-ski-helmet-for-winter-biking/#comment-7597 I use Pro-Tec's snowboarding helmet during the winter. It is basically a Pro-Tec classic helmet with earflaps and felt liner for cold weather, and is also CPSC-certified for bicycle use. And it has a clip on the back for securing a set of ski goggles too, for riding in really cold weather.<a href="http://www.currencyexchangemarket.com/foreign-currency-exchange-location.htm"> joeschmoe</a> I use Pro-Tec’s snowboarding helmet during the winter. It is basically a Pro-Tec classic helmet with earflaps and felt liner for cold weather, and is also CPSC-certified for bicycle use. And it has a clip on the back for securing a set of ski goggles too, for riding in really cold weather. joeschmoe

]]> Comment on Is it safe to wear a ski helmet for winter biking? by John Milnic http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-ski-helmet-for-winter-biking/comment-page-1/#comment-7596 John Milnic Sun, 06 Feb 2011 15:23:33 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-ski-helmet-for-winter-biking/#comment-7596 Check Nashbar and Performance Bike for winter cycling gear. It will give you an idea what is available.<a href="http://www.proofficesupply.com/home-office-supply.htm"> John Milnic</a> Check Nashbar and Performance Bike for winter cycling gear. It will give you an idea what is available. John Milnic

]]> Comment on What kinds of things should I definitely bring on a ski trip? by Robert http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-kinds-of-things-should-i-definitely-bring-on-a-ski-trip/comment-page-1/#comment-7584 Robert Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:45:21 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-kinds-of-things-should-i-definitely-bring-on-a-ski-trip/#comment-7584 sun glasses, golves, extra socks scarf ear cover thermo wear chapsticks sunblock for face.<a href="http://www.proofficesupply.com/cincinnati-office-supply.htm"> Robert</a> sun glasses, golves, extra socks scarf ear cover thermo wear chapsticks sunblock for face. Robert

]]> Comment on How to start up a ski waxing business? by LIMA 45.05.18.77 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-to-start-up-a-ski-waxing-business/comment-page-1/#comment-7569 LIMA 45.05.18.77 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 18:11:20 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-to-start-up-a-ski-waxing-business/#comment-7569 Please take this constructively: Considering you you don't even know how to set a waxing iron, I would suggest you try and find a job in a ski service shop and gain some experience before setting out on your own. There is a certain amount of skill involved in selecting and applying the correct wax for various applications, and a good skier can easily tell the difference between a good wax job and a poor one. It only takes one dissatisfied customer to ruin a new business.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/online-degree/education-major-categories.htm"> LIMA 45.05.18.77</a> Please take this constructively: Considering you you don’t even know how to set a waxing iron, I would suggest you try and find a job in a ski service shop and gain some experience before setting out on your own. There is a certain amount of skill involved in selecting and applying the correct wax for various applications, and a good skier can easily tell the difference between a good wax job and a poor one. It only takes one dissatisfied customer to ruin a new business. LIMA 45.05.18.77

]]> Comment on Is it harder to do a 360 degree spin with ski’s or a snowboard? by Darryl King http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-harder-to-do-a-360-degree-spin-with-skis-or-a-snowboard/comment-page-1/#comment-7610 Darryl King Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:52:39 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/is-it-harder-to-do-a-360-degree-spin-with-skis-or-a-snowboard/#comment-7610 You really need to have a good winter fitness program to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max. Expert skiers should try this one out<a href="http://www.besthomeorganizers.com/596"> Darryl King</a> You really need to have a good winter fitness program to ensure you enjoy your holiday to the max. Expert skiers should try this one out Darryl King

]]> Comment on how much does it cost to get passports and ski passes? by LIMA 45.05.18.77 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-passports-and-ski-passes/comment-page-1/#comment-7612 LIMA 45.05.18.77 Sat, 05 Feb 2011 08:12:05 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-passports-and-ski-passes/#comment-7612 I just got back from an early season camp at W/B, so here are the realities of a ski vacation at Canadas most expensve ski area: Hotel accomodation- $300+ per night Dinner for 2- $120+ Lift ticket- $93 + taxes Ski rentals- basic package- $45 per day Airport transfers to W/B from YVR- $60 + taxes<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Staffing.htm"> LIMA 45.05.18.77</a> I just got back from an early season camp at W/B, so here are the realities of a ski vacation at Canadas most expensve ski area:

Hotel accomodation- $300+ per night
Dinner for 2- $120+
Lift ticket- $93 + taxes
Ski rentals- basic package- $45 per day
Airport transfers to W/B from YVR- $60 + taxes LIMA 45.05.18.77

]]> Comment on What to major in collage to open a SKI resort? by Walking_Paycheck http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-to-major-in-collage-to-open-a-ski-resort/comment-page-1/#comment-7577 Walking_Paycheck Sat, 05 Feb 2011 04:01:42 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-to-major-in-collage-to-open-a-ski-resort/#comment-7577 Sierra Nevada College has a Ski Business and Resort Management degree.<a href="http://www.greattoolsusa.com/platform-trucks-4396"> Walking_Paycheck</a> Sierra Nevada College has a Ski Business and Resort Management degree. Walking_Paycheck

]]> Comment on How do I find out the closest place to go to find snow that is not a ski resort? by Amanda http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-do-i-find-out-the-closest-place-to-go-to-find-snow-that-is-not-a-ski-resort/comment-page-1/#comment-7580 Amanda Sat, 05 Feb 2011 02:35:47 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-do-i-find-out-the-closest-place-to-go-to-find-snow-that-is-not-a-ski-resort/#comment-7580 Check out the NWS snow cover maps from time to time to see where the closest snow is: I clicked on the "snow depth" map, and it looks like far northern Georgia near the TN border has some snow. You can get an idea of the depth and location of snow before you take off for an extended period. Of course, you'll need other map resources to plan the ability to arrive/stay at a location, but this should give you a general idea of where to go. If you're going to a state park or staying at a hotel, I recommend you call ahead to ask about the snow amounts, I'm sure they'd be happy to help.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/Job-Interview/Negotiating-Terms.htm"> Amanda</a> Check out the NWS snow cover maps from time to time to see where the closest snow is:

I clicked on the “snow depth” map, and it looks like far northern Georgia near the TN border has some snow. You can get an idea of the depth and location of snow before you take off for an extended period. Of course, you’ll need other map resources to plan the ability to arrive/stay at a location, but this should give you a general idea of where to go. If you’re going to a state park or staying at a hotel, I recommend you call ahead to ask about the snow amounts, I’m sure they’d be happy to help. Amanda

]]> Comment on What are some good ski hills around ottawa,canada? by LIMA 45.05.18.77 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-are-some-good-ski-hills-around-ottawacanada/comment-page-1/#comment-7581 LIMA 45.05.18.77 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:33:55 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/what-are-some-good-ski-hills-around-ottawacanada/#comment-7581 And of course, if you want the artificial ambience of a fake french alps ski village, you can always go to Tremblant.<a href="http://www.promusicmall.com/groove-production-stations-12817"> LIMA 45.05.18.77</a> And of course, if you want the artificial ambience of a fake french alps ski village, you can always go to Tremblant. LIMA 45.05.18.77

]]> Comment on How long should it take a 3 year old to learn to ski? by ratava http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-long-should-it-take-a-3-year-old-to-learn-to-ski/comment-page-1/#comment-7605 ratava Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:05:51 +0000 http://www.skiingmart.com/blog/how-long-should-it-take-a-3-year-old-to-learn-to-ski/#comment-7605 Its great that someone is starting a 3 year old on skis - its a sport for life that they will love. The most important thing right now is that the child has fun ! is safe and then gets the concept of sliding, moving around on the skis and balancing. if you achieved that in a lesson that is great. And if you started on the concept of wedging and stopping that is good too. The time is variable, depending on the child's abilities and even with adults it can take a while. For 5-6 year olds, after 5-10 one hour group lessons they would normally be pretty much able to ski in a snow plow, turning and braking on a green run. A 3 year old is less physically capable. they should have covered dealing with a small child in your ski instructor training ? if not, ask your technical director.<a href="http://www.resumeminers.com/universities/construction-trades-degree.htm"> ratava</a> Its great that someone is starting a 3 year old on skis – its a sport for life that they will love. The most important thing right now is that the child has fun ! is safe and then gets the concept of sliding, moving around on the skis and balancing. if you achieved that in a lesson that is great. And if you started on the concept of wedging and stopping that is good too.

The time is variable, depending on the child’s abilities and even with adults it can take a while.
For 5-6 year olds, after 5-10 one hour group lessons they would normally be pretty much able to ski in a snow plow, turning and braking on a green run. A 3 year old is less physically capable.

they should have covered dealing with a small child in your ski instructor training ? if not, ask your technical director. ratava

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