I am officially stoked.
I teach skiing here in Summit County for Vail Resorts and the people at Key To The Rockies asked me to talk about the conditions. Contrary to popular opinion, we are back in business, big time. I teach all levels, and let me tell you that my level 9 (experts) are having the time of their lives and the brand new, never ever skiers are having a blast too. The snow is amazing. We got a dump of 10” the other day and we were getting thigh high powder shots all morning long.
I took my level 7/8 class into the trees and we were hooping and hollering because the snow was so amazing. Dress warmly and bring the baclava because the wind can howl, but it’s totally worth the 7 minutes on the lift. Don’t forget the hand warmers, because after all, it is still January. But the ski slopes are open and operating, finally.
Key To The Rockies can help you rent state-of-the-art equipment. I highly recommend trying the new wider skis. Go for 105cm under foot. They are super easy to turn and provide the most timid skiers a whole new experience. A word about socks – please make sure to buy some wool socks without ribs. All that should be between you and your boots is the knee-high sock. I happen to like Thorlo, but there are many great manufacturers. Also, please make sure that your poles are long enough. Ask a store tech to help you. If you are out skiing terrain, you need a long enough pole so you are not bending at the waist to reach the mountain. If you are a woman, remember that most boots are designed for men. Ask for a ladies boot. They still provide the performance, but they are built for our calves. Men’s calves sit higher on their legs than women’s and consequently, if we get a man’s boot the cuff seems to hit our legs incorrectly.
When making your plans to visit the county, give my friends at Key To The Rockies a call and they’ll give you the 411 about the snow conditions and the best time to arrive. They’ll help arrange everything, from dog sledding to romantic dinners. If you need lessons, lift tickets or babysitting, KTTR can help. Just call 800-248-1942
See you on the slope and be safe!
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