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Forum: Alpine Skiing February 13th 09, 12:55 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 50
Views: 7,407
Posted By Alan Fried
Can you stop if you fall?

"Bob F" wrote in message
...
Bob F wrote:
Tom wrote:
I was at Gore Mountain last week.
They have a sign at the top saying that...
Forum: Alpine Skiing February 7th 09, 09:20 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By Alan Fried
Powder Mountain

Going to Utah again next week. Just wandering what you guys think
about Powder Mountain. Last year we were at SnowBasin but
unfortunately we went on a cold and windy day. The conditions
were very icy...
Forum: Alpine Skiing January 27th 09, 02:11 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 1
Views: 1,286
Posted By Alan Fried
Mineral Basin

How hard is Mineral Basin compared to the
rest of the mountain at Snowbird.

Thanx in advance

Alan
Forum: Alpine Skiing January 25th 09, 05:32 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 2
Views: 1,304
Posted By Alan Fried
SnoHwbird

We ended up booking a trip to Utah.
Last year we were pretty comfortable
skiing all the black diamond trails
on the front side at Alta.

How does Alta compare to the
double blacks on the front...
Forum: Alpine Skiing January 23rd 09, 12:15 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 1
Views: 1,604
Posted By Alan Fried
Revelstoke

While I'm on a role. Has anybody been out
to Revelstoke. Is it worth just going to
that one ski resort?

I've been out to Lake Louise so I'm somewhat
familiar with Alberta.

I've also always been...
Forum: Alpine Skiing January 22nd 09, 11:54 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By Alan Fried
Jackson Hole

Thinking of a vacation to Jackson Hole. Plan to
stay in Jackson Hole Area without renting a
car.

Are the shuttles free from the Hotel?

Also must you be an expert skiier?

Last year me and my wife...
Forum: Alpine Skiing December 23rd 08, 03:08 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 4
Views: 1,246
Posted By Alan Fried
Cushioning For Gloves

Hi

My wife accidently lacerated the tip of her
finger and it is very sensative and she
can't grip her ski pole.

Any ideas to help cushion it and make life
easier on the slopes without cancelling...
Forum: Alpine Skiing November 2nd 08, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic,rec.skiing.alpine,rec.skiing.backcountry
Replies: 2
Views: 2,630
Posted By Alan Fried
Travel tips for trip to Banff/Lake Louise/Canmore ???

wrote in message
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Am planning a nordic ski trip in December in the Banff/Lake Louise/
Canmore area...
Forum: Backcountry Skiing November 2nd 08, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic,rec.skiing.alpine,rec.skiing.backcountry
Replies: 3
Views: 3,969
Posted By Alan Fried
Travel tips for trip to Banff/Lake Louise/Canmore ???

wrote in message
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Am planning a nordic ski trip in December in the Banff/Lake Louise/
Canmore area...
Forum: Nordic Skiing November 2nd 08, 04:07 PM Posted to rec.skiing.nordic,rec.skiing.alpine,rec.skiing.backcountry
Replies: 4
Views: 3,209
Posted By Alan Fried
Travel tips for trip to Banff/Lake Louise/Canmore ???

wrote in message
...
Am planning a nordic ski trip in December in the Banff/Lake Louise/
Canmore area...
Forum: Alpine Skiing October 1st 08, 06:35 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By Alan Fried
Driving From Denver To Summit County

Will a front wheel drive car be suitable
for a February stay in this area.

I plan to stay in the Dillion area and
ski Keystone, Copper Mountain,
Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek and
A Basin,

Or...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 24th 08, 10:36 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 0
Views: 1,957
Posted By Alan Fried
Discount Tickets In Colorado

I posted a request if anyone had any leads where discount tickets could
be found. Since I did not get a response, I googled it on my own.

Here are 2 stores I came up with in the Idaho Springs...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 23rd 08, 06:21 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 0
Views: 1,468
Posted By Alan Fried
Discount Lift Tickets In Colorado

Are there places in Denver where you can get discount lift
tickets like you can in Utah?

If there are places what are there names?
Forum: Alpine Skiing July 1st 08, 01:36 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 4
Views: 2,357
Posted By Alan Fried
Real Ski Question: Big Sky Montana

Anyone ever been to Big Sky Montana?

How does it compare to Colorado and Utah
in terms of powder and groomed trails?

Thanx in advance

Alan
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 28th 07, 12:43 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 4
Views: 2,067
Posted By Alan Fried
Surgery Time

"vincent walker" wrote in message
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Well, the Orthopedic Surgeon has spoken. My L5 disk is displaced about
1cm.
Surgery is...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 27th 07, 06:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

"Mike Treseler" wrote in message
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Alan Fried wrote:

Thats an awesome deal Mike. My wife did not want to rent
a car....
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 27th 07, 02:47 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons


Sounds like a very useful thing. If you're hell bent on being in SLC,
there was a well-located Super 8 where 900 E joined with Fort Union.
Plenty of shopping, eating and transport right on...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 27th 07, 01:13 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

"ant" wrote in message
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Alan Fried wrote:
Does the bus line go to all the resorts in Park City
as well as in...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 27th 07, 01:13 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

"Mike Treseler" wrote in message
...
Alan Fried wrote:

Does the bus line go to all the resorts in Park City
as well as in...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 26th 07, 08:16 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

"Mike Treseler" wrote in message
...
Alan Fried wrote:

I'm just learning how to feel comfortable in powder. I think Alta and...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 26th 07, 03:15 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

scammer/spammer

Well Alan, it looks like the short answer is YES. Stay in SLC but
don't limit yourself to the Crayons. There and Brighton should be the
last 2 on your list (unless you are...
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 25th 07, 01:30 AM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 23
Views: 6,119
Posted By Alan Fried
Utah The Canyons

Now looking for a possible trip to the Canyons in Utah. A friend
at work says the best way to stay is at Salt Lake City and rent
a car.

What is the drive like to the Canyons from Salt Lake
City?
Forum: Alpine Skiing August 23rd 07, 09:01 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 2
Views: 2,366
Posted By Alan Fried
Telluride

Me and my wife are planning a ski vacation to Telluride during President's
weel (Feb 16 - Feb 23) and would like to save money. So far I found a place
in Ridgway which the inn keeper says is only...
Forum: Alpine Skiing May 26th 07, 11:25 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 2
Views: 2,870
Posted By Alan Fried
Heel Pads On Ski Boots

Is it worth replacing the heel pads on the boots if it looks like
the rest of the boots looks good? I've searched the web and
it's hard to find the pads for my specific boots which...
Forum: Alpine Skiing April 5th 07, 09:55 PM Posted to rec.skiing.alpine
Replies: 3
Views: 2,683
Posted By Alan Fried
Big Sky Montana

"Dave Stallard" wrote in message
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Alan Fried wrote:
Thinking of taking a trip next year to Big Mountain Montana next...
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