Comments on: Short Swings!

By: Jon Weisberg

Jon Weisberg — Sat, 08 Dec 2018 19:44:36 +0000

In reply to Barry. Barry, Nice to meet you, too. "Off the couch" is the key phrase. That, and "on to skis!" Jon

By: Carol Finer

Carol Finer — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:56:38 +0000

I ski at Eldora Ski Resort near Boulder, CO. All the lift attendants, ticket checkers, etc. are young, but are super friendly, super happy, always wishing you a “great run” or a “super day.” It makes a wonderful day of skiing even better. Eldora was purchased a couple of years ago by the Powdr Corp. and has done some major upgrades, including more and better snowmaking and a new high speed 6-person chair lift. It’s a great smaller resort and close to Boulder, which is a fun town to visit.

By: danno in SLC

danno in SLC — Sat, 17 Nov 2018 16:30:35 +0000

The Hostel at jackson hole, right in teton village, is cheap and only a couple doors over from the tram… bunk/share rooms or privates.
full kitchen, ski tuning facilities, hot tub, fun people there most of the time.

‘luxurious’ it aint, but the private rooms w bath are one of the best lodging deals in ski country.

By: Roger B Monty

Roger B Monty — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:22:13 +0000

Yes, fine mag indeed – I love it!

Larry, if you are looking for cheap, consider Jackson Hole. First, remember, the biggest expense for destination skiing will always be lodging. On-slope digs at JH are as stupid-expensive as anywhere else, BUT, the very-fun town of Jackson is an easy 12 miles down the road, and, since it serves primarily as a SUMMER resort town, has plenty of off-season-cheap, decent, motels, at the ready. If you fly in, you can commute to the resort on the easy and efficient local bus, or, rent a car at the airport – it will cost way less than the on-slope vs. town cost diff, and you can go anywhere you want, at will.

By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 21:56:05 +0000

Hi Jon:
It was great to meet you at the party and find we are neighbors. Second door prize I won this year, I met a fellow there from my industry. We never knew we skied. I enjoy your website and hope to connect with other skiers.
Yesterday’s blizzard confirmed I can still drive in the snow. Hope to get off the couch and on to skis soon.
Barry

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:51:39 +0000

Mean guy. Why would I want to ski with him?

I’m close, real close to the same age. Bought boots last year, looking for new skis this year. As to nasty employees, all kids are nasty at our age, or patronizing. Deal with it. We were all obnoxious brats when we worked the resorts.

Anyway. Nice mag. I love it.

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 13:29:33 +0000

congatulations. 5 years., Set me wondering what do I look for here and why am I reading this drinking my morning cofee. Im 78 and ski about 35 days a year. Here are just my thoughts for what its worth.,

New products sure. I bought the Booster immediately for myself and a few Debooters for gifts.
Absolutely no interest ib skiing history.
Im not going to buy new skis or look at ski reviews at my age.
Skiing is expensive.. I have no interest in going to a place just because its free or 20% discount.

I love reports on ski resorts. Not the best restraunts but where can you pee and what trails are crap.
This week.Vail sent a special e mail price discount for rooms until Decemper 15. The Aribell only $1,500 a night. Yeah right. I want info for the cheapest rate for one person and secret unknown good room deals.
Im flying to Keystone in two weeks to ski 3 days. Im by myself. It would be nice to join up with a few guys mostly for safety reasons . How????

You can get a 25% discount if you bring in a Pittsburgh Steeler Terrible towell to some of the the ski shops in Beaver Creek. Thats what I look for.
What hospitals are good? What doctors? I know from several occasions that the Steadman clinic in Vail is supburb if you thing a bone is broken.

Ive been to some resorts that have many rude , lazy, ignorant, and unlikable employees. I wish to avoid going to any new ones.

I can think of lots more but thats enough