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rosco wrote: marty wrote: Windy. Heavy snow during the morning will give way to snow showers during the afternoon. High 34F. Winds S at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 6 to 10 inches. When I see a weather report like the one above, I stay home and wait for the next opportunity. It's the wind prediction that makes me think skiing would be drudgery instead of a day of good fun. I don't have enough experience to know what I'm missing. It's a 3.5 hour drive each way for me, without stopping and slowing for chain requirements, so I tend to wuss out when I see heavy winds predicted. Am I missing good skiing days by staying home because of worries over blizzard skiing? I can't begin to count the amount of skiers I have listened to (on working days)in amazement as they complain about the weather when it is dumping... "(whine) I can't ski in all this snow". Perhaps you are one of these people? If so, thank you for keeping the lines short on the best of days. In all fairness, nasty winter weather is a fetish of mine and is not for everyone and mostly likely not for many except a relative few twisted individuals, some of who post at rsa. RAC The only time I don't like it is when the wind is at hurricane strength like it was one New Years Dat at Squaw. It was so strong that when I was standing at the top of Red Dog it pushed me down the hill before I was ready. I almost left my poles at the top. I like skiing when it's snowing. It snowed for a short time yesterday at Kirkwood. It was just enough to give the hills a nice softness. Later during the day it was even sunny. It was close to one of the most perfect days I've ever skied. Martha |
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"rosco" wrote in message ... I don't have enough experience to know what I'm missing. It's a 3.5 hour drive each way for me, without stopping and slowing for chain requirements, so I tend to wuss out when I see heavy winds predicted. Am I missing good skiing days by staying home because of worries over blizzard skiing? I can't begin to count the amount of skiers I have listened to (on working days)in amazement as they complain about the weather when it is dumping... "(whine) I can't ski in all this snow". Perhaps you are one of these people? If so, thank you for keeping the lines short on the best of days. OK Rosco, I'm asking for help, not complaining! And no, I'm not one of those people who complains about snowfall. The message coming through seems to be that moderate winds and reasonable snowfall make for a great day of skiing if the road conditions are safe for driving to and from the snow. I guess I just need more experience to find my limits of moderate and reasonable. I did enjoy a day last winter where the runs and trees were nearly empty and my son and I had a blast. Our only problem with the conditions that day were that we couldn't keep our goggles defogged. |
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"marty" wrote in message m... "rosco" wrote in message ... I don't have enough experience to know what I'm missing. It's a 3.5 hour drive each way for me, without stopping and slowing for chain requirements, so I tend to wuss out when I see heavy winds predicted. Am I missing good skiing days by staying home because of worries over blizzard skiing? I can't begin to count the amount of skiers I have listened to (on working days)in amazement as they complain about the weather when it is dumping... "(whine) I can't ski in all this snow". Perhaps you are one of these people? If so, thank you for keeping the lines short on the best of days. OK Rosco, I'm asking for help, not complaining! And no, I'm not one of those people who complains about snowfall. The message coming through seems to be that moderate winds and reasonable snowfall make for a great day of skiing if the road conditions are safe for driving to and from the snow. I guess I just need more experience to find my limits of moderate and reasonable. I did enjoy a day last winter where the runs and trees were nearly empty and my son and I had a blast. Our only problem with the conditions that day were that we couldn't keep our goggles defogged. Buying cheap goggles is a false economy. Spend $100 on a pair of goggles and they'll never fog up. Remember not to let your hat go inside your goggles too, and don't leave them on your head too long. Mr. Splodge |
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Mr. Splodge wrote: "marty" wrote in message m... "rosco" wrote in message ... I don't have enough experience to know what I'm missing. It's a 3.5 hour drive each way for me, without stopping and slowing for chain requirements, so I tend to wuss out when I see heavy winds predicted. Am I missing good skiing days by staying home because of worries over blizzard skiing? I can't begin to count the amount of skiers I have listened to (on working days)in amazement as they complain about the weather when it is dumping... "(whine) I can't ski in all this snow". Perhaps you are one of these people? If so, thank you for keeping the lines short on the best of days. OK Rosco, I'm asking for help, not complaining! And no, I'm not one of those people who complains about snowfall. The message coming through seems to be that moderate winds and reasonable snowfall make for a great day of skiing if the road conditions are safe for driving to and from the snow. I guess I just need more experience to find my limits of moderate and reasonable. I did enjoy a day last winter where the runs and trees were nearly empty and my son and I had a blast. Our only problem with the conditions that day were that we couldn't keep our goggles defogged. Buying cheap goggles is a false economy. Spend $100 on a pair of goggles and they'll never fog up. Remember not to let your hat go inside your goggles too, and don't leave them on your head too long. Mr. Splodge Look for good goggles on sale. Mine have never fogged up on me, I love them. They were normally $60 and I got them for $35. Martha |
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Mr. Splodge wrote:
Buying cheap goggles is a false economy. Spend $100 on a pair of goggles and they'll never fog up. Remember not to let your hat go inside your goggles too, and don't leave them on your head too long. Or you can splurge on a $3 tin of Cat Crap. I spent 12 bucks on my current pair ($12.05 if you include the cost of the Cat Crap). September special at TJ Maxx - the same goggles go for $60 to $80 at the slopeside shops. No fogging yet... -- //-Walt // // There is no Völkl Conspiracy |
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"Spend $100 on a pair of goggles and they'll never fog up"
Bull****!!! |
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On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 17:05:22 GMT, "Mr. Splodge" wrote:
Buying cheap goggles is a false economy. Spend $100 on a pair of goggles and they'll never fog up. Remember not to let your hat go inside your goggles too, and don't leave them on your head too long. I wear a helmet. Often I take them off and leave them on my head for an hour at a time with no fogging. Among other reasons, its made my helmet (which I purchased for safety original) an accessory that I usually don't ski without. I've had my cheap goggles for over ten years. They match my old coat, and are ugly, but they still work. I've been shopping for a new pair for the last coule years as the lenses are starting to get pretty bad, but still, no fog. The key to goggles is anti-fog of one kind or another, they all work, and a goggle bag. First item to take off is goggles, always, and always put them in a bag. They'll last till you break them, or until you fall enough over a few years to scratch them that way. nate |
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