Skiing

wahpowprod asked:

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WALLACE

SkiColorado asked:


The Beaver Creek Ski Resort is known for its combination of immaculately groomed corduroy while also providing skiers with challenging mogul runs, tight tree skiing and the World Cup terrain of Birds of Prey. With this variety of terrain, it is important that you get the right Beaver Creek ski rentals for your Colorado vacation. Read information about skis, boots, poles, and snowboarding equipment for Beaver Creek Resort.

Beaver Creek Ski Rentals

The Villages at Beaver Creek are home to a dozen or so ski shops. All these ski shops cater to beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers and snowboarders. What most visitors do is rent their Beaver Creek ski gear online so when they show up, all their information is previously filled out. This saves a lot of time and money.

Here are some tips for renting Beaver Creek ski gear.

First, when selecting Beaver

Creek ski rentals and equipment, you need to sort out what type of terrain you will be skiing. Are you planning on carving up the blue and green runs, or do you want to duck into the trees for some glade skiing? You also need to factor in the current conditions. Beaver Creek gets a lot of snow so chances are you will experience a powder day or two. These factors will determine a number of things when it comes to fitting your gear.

As most avid skiers know, today’s equipment is far superior to yesterdays gear. With the advancement in technology, your choices for ski and snowboard gear can seem overwhelming. Here are some more fitting tips for Beaver Creek ski rentals.

Ski and Snowboard Boots
In order to rip up the terrain of the Birds of Prey, it is imperative to rent boots that support your feet securely. You want to prevent having what is known as sloppy feet. Sloppy feet happens when there is too much room in your boots which will lesson the amount of “feel” you have with your skis or snowboard. This will maximize your sensitivity to the terrain and increase your control.

Ski rental shops in Beaver Creek, Colorado will provide poles if you rent skis and boots. The ideal pole size changes with what type of terrain you prefer to ski. If you’re a competent skier on groomed terrain then you need to get a standard sized pole. You can measure what size pole you need by turning the ski pole upside down and grabbing directly under the basket. If the pole is correctly fitted, you’re arm should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

On the other hand, if you enjoy challenging the bumps of Grouse Mountain, then make sure you get smaller poles so you can plant correctly while bashing those bumps. Get the poles to long and planting on the mogul will push your shoulders back which will cause you to either be kicked to the back seat or redirect your skis. Since you want your upper body to be “quiet”, short poles will enable you to simply flick the top of the mogul while skiing through the line.

Common Ski Equipment Rental Questions

1)What size skis should I get?

Ski lengths will depend on your current skiing ability. If your standing up, ideal ski lengths for beginner to intermediate skiers tend to fall anywhere between your upper chest and nose. For advanced skiers who tend to seek powder stashes, skis are generally longer to support their body weight while in the deep snow.

2)What’s up with Powder Skis vs. Groomer Skis?

Getting knee deep in powder off the Larkspur or Rose Bowl is what a ski vacation to Beaver Creek is all about. In order to ski powder, it is essential you have skis wide enough to carry you on top of the snow. If you are on narrow racing skis, you will tend to sink too deep. On the other hand, if you’re into carving flawless turns in Colorado corduroy, then you need to rent skis that are a little narrower which will hold the line tighter while leaning into your turns.

3)What does is the hour glass parabolic ski mean?

Parabolic skis have revolutionized the ski industry. They have enabled beginner skiers to advance to intermediate while intermediate skiers have enjoyed tackling advanced terrain. Basically, parabolic skis enable for quick edge to edge turning radius. Simply pivot your knees, put the skis on edge, and they do the rest of the work for you.

4)What’s the difference between a flexible vs. stiff ski

Stiff skis are great for holding an edge on hard packed snow. They also allow a skier to ski faster without the skis from loosing an edge. Flexible skis are great for blasting through the crud and blazing over moguls.



AGUSTIN

girlwithguts asked:


im taking up cross country skiing so how are most of the trails like? r there some hills? what gear should i get? just tell me ,ostly about the trails?

TAYLOR

SkiColorado asked:


Breckenridge Ski Rentals & Snowboards

Many vacation goers choose to leave their dusty “old school” skis at home and experience cutting edge technology while on their Breckenridge ski vacation. Simply stroll in to one of dozens of shops and get fitted for your Breckenridge ski rentals and snowboard equipment.

Breckenridge Ski Rentals Online

A popular option for renting Breckenridge ski and snowboard equipment is to purchase them online in advance. Simply go the internet and rent skis and snowboards for your trip to Breckenridge. This saves time and money. You’ll provide your skier type, size and equipment preferences in advance which will save serious time in the Breckenridge ski rental shop of your choice.

Here are some tips for renting Breckenridge ski gear.

First, when selecting Breckenridge ski rentals and equipment, you need to sort out what type of terrain you will be skiing, what are the current conditions like and the all important question “What type of skier are you”? These factors will determine a number of things when it comes to fitting your Breckenridge ski rentals.

As most avid skiers know, today’s equipment is far superior to yesterdays gear. With this advancement in technology, renting the ideal Breckenridge ski equipment can seem like a daunting task. You will most likely need to get fitted for boots, skis and poles. Some say, a proper fitting ski boot is the most important part of progressing in your skier ability.

Getting fitted for Breckenridge ski boots

In order to rip up the terrain of the Breckenridge Lake Chutes, it is imperative to rent boots that support every inch of your feet. You want to prevent having what is known as sloppy feet. Sloppy feet happens when there is too much room in your boots which will lesson the amount of “feel” you have with your skis. This will maximize your sensitivity to the terrain and increase your control.

Ski rental shops in Breckenridge will provide poles if you rent skis and boots. The ideal pole size changes with what type of terrain you prefer to ski. If you’re a competent skier on groomed terrain then you need to get a standard sized pole. You can measure what size pole you need by turning the ski pole upside down and grabbing directly under the basket. If the pole is correctly fitted, you’re arm should be bent at a 90 degree angle.

On the other hand, if you enjoy challenging the mogus of Devel’s Crotch or the Burn, then make sure you get smaller poles so you can plant correctly while bashing those bumps. Get the poles to long and planting on the mogul will push your shoulders back which will cause you to either be kicked to the back seat or redirect your skis. Since you want your upper body to be “quiet”, short poles will enable you to simply flick the top of the mogul while skiing through the line.

Common Ski Equipment Rental Questions

1)What size skis should I get?

Ski lengths will depend on your current skiing ability. If your standing up, ideal ski lengths for beginner to intermediate skiers tend to fall anywhere between your upper chest and nose. For advanced skiers who tend to seek powder stashes, skis are generally longer to support their body weight while in the deep snow.

2)What’s up with Powder Skis vs. Groomer Skis?

Getting knee deep in powder off the new Imperial Superchair at Breckenridge is what a ski vacation is all about. In order to ski powder, it is essential you have skis wide enough to carry you on top of the snow. If you are on narrow racing skis, you will tend to sink too deep. On the other hand, if you’re into carving flawless turns in Colorado corduroy, then you need to rent skis that are a little narrower which will hold the line tighter while leaning into your turns.

3)What does is the hour glass parabolic ski mean?

Parabolic skis have revolutionized the ski industry. They have enabled beginner skiers to advance to intermediate while intermediate skiers have enjoyed tackling advanced terrain. Basically, parabolic skis enable for quick edge to edge turning radius. Simply pivot your knees, put the skis on edge, and they do the rest of the work for you.

4)What’s the difference between a flexible vs. stiff ski

Stiff skis are great for holding an edge on hard packed snow. They also allow a skier to ski faster without the skis from loosing an edge. Flexible skis are great for blasting through the crud and blazing over moguls.



ODELL

Howard Farmer asked:


The French Alps in the Eastern provinces of Savoie and Haute Savoie are among the most popular ski destinations in Europe. Every year hundreds of thousands of ski tourists descend on the French alpine ski resorts that border Switzerland and Italy to enjoy the snow, sun and to marvel at the fabulous French scenery.

Visitors to the French Alps tend to hire accommodation to suit their purposes. While some tourists select ski resort hotels for their holidays, others decide to rent apartments and ski chalets close to the ski lifts.

Ski-in / ski-out accommodation is preferred by many. This allows skiers to ski up to the front door of the French property they have hired, avoiding the need to take their skis off and trudge through the snow and ice to get back to where they are staying.

I have to admit here that I am a fan of the French Alps ski scene. In the past few years I have visited several ski resorts in France. My favourites are Meribel, which is a very picturesque village with wooden ski chalets overlooking a spectacular alpine valley, and Courchevel 1850 – one of the most prestigious ski resorts in the world.

A lot of people I have met on the French ski slopes have talked to me about their desire to buy French property in one of the ski resorts. For most it is only a pipe dream – they see the property prices in the windows of real estate agents in the ski resorts and immediately declare that they cannot afford to buy property there.

Yet, if they were to dig a little deeper; if they researched the French property market they would find that a ski property is in truth affordable, and would make for a very good property investment indeed.

Property investing in the French ski resorts

Ski resorts in France, by their very nature, are big tourist draws. Many ski resorts – like Meribel, Courchevel and Val d Isere – offer summer alpine activities as well as winter sports, making them all-year-round holiday destinations. It is here where the vast potential for investment in French apartments and chalets in the Alps starts to become apparent, as it is possible (with the right type of marketing behind you) to rent out French property under your ownership to tourists for the entire year.

Imagine the amount of rental income you could receive from such a property investment!

Sceptics of course will point out that achieving a high level of tenant occupation is rather difficult. The majority of French property owners simply do not have the resources to market their property efficiently and obtain the necessary bookings.

In answer, there is another way! Buy French leaseback property:

In the 1970s the French government introduced an investment concept in France. Called the French leaseback scheme it encouraged overseas property investors to buy French property in France’s popular tourist areas and then lease the property back to a tourist management company for a period of several years. The tourist management company would take on the responsibility of renting the property out and obtaining rental bookings for the property. As part of the lease agreement the management company would pay the French property owner a guaranteed percentage of the rental income received.

Today, french property leasebacks continue to grow in popularity. They offer property investors the opportunity to buy freehold property in French ski resorts, and receive a guaranteed income from the property for the life of the lease, which is normally between 8 – 11 years. Property owners can also elect to have built into the lease plan a clause that allows them to use the ski property themselves for anywhere between 2 and 6 weeks of the year. It is basically like having a holiday home in France that you can use, but having the security of a world class tourist management company that pays you for the use of the property for the rest of the year. It’s a perfect property investment!

French leaseback rental yields

As I’ve mentioned, rental income from French property leaseback acquisitions are guaranteed by the management company, courtesy of the French government’s involvement. Rental yields are generally between 2% and 5% depending on the type of rental lease program chosen, and subject to how many weeks of personal use are required from the ski property.

Some of the best leaseback property purchase opportunities in the French Alps at the moment are in the Three Valleys area (Trois Vallees).The Trois Vallees is a massive ski domain that offers hundreds of kilometres of ski runs and cross country skiing tracks. It is possible to ski between the different winter resorts in the Three Valleys – something that makes the area very popular with tourists who want to try out the different ski runs in other alpine villages. If you are keen on the idea of trekking through the snow to other alpine resorts it is always best to take a map of the french alps and a compass with you. Getting lost in the snow if a blizzard sweeps in across the French alps is not a pleasant experience!

Top ski investment spots in the Three Valleys include Meribel Mottaret

Meribel is a very beautiful place to enjoy a winter break and to own ski property. One-bed ski apartments on a French leaseback deal are available from around 380,000 euros. Currently, at les Crets ski residence there is a west-facing 6th floor apartment of 54m2 living space + 8.3m2 balcony. It sleeps 5-7 people and is priced at 382,255 euros excluding VAT without furniture or parking. With furniture and parking the price is 402,257 euros excluding VAT. Rental income of up to 19,000 euros is guaranteed as part of the French leaseback scheme.

http://www.europe-property.org/property/leaseback-investments.html

Les Menuires

Situated between St Martin de Belleville and Val Thorens the ski resort of Les Menuires is a quiet family-oriented alpine village. It offers some superb ski runs and plenty of childrens activities to keep the kids happy. Ski property in Les Menuires is reasonably priced. Prices for ski apartments at the Residence Aconit in the heart of the village start at 225,000 euros. Rental yields are guaranteed at up to 4%.

http://www.french-property-1st.co.uk/listing-Ski+leaseback+at+Les+Menuires+in+the+3+Vallees-264.html

Courchevel 1850

Looking for a French leaseback investment in a luxury ski location? The Chalets du Forum lease back residence could be your dream come true. In the heart of one of the most prestigious ski resorts in Europe the Chalets du Forum offers luxury ski apartments in chalet-style wood and stone buildings. Prices for the luxury lease back apartments start at around 500,000 euros. Rental income is guaranteed at 4%.

http://www.propertymagnate.com/property/listing-Chaletstyle+ski+leaseback+apartments+at+Courchevel+1850-150.html

Buying ski property in the French Alps is a good investment decision. If you play your cards right with your property loan or mortgage you could be enjoying positive cash flow from your French property leaseback investments for many years to come.



GONZALO

Clint Jhonson asked:


Ski travel sounds wonderful but  it can be frightening for those who are not in good shape or for those who are not aware of the risks they take when they ski down a slope without having taken ski advice. Ski travel advice is also necessary from the financial point of view as you must consider the price of your equipment, which includes skis, ski boots, ski poles, bindings, goggles and a weatherproof outfit.

Duplicate the changes here:Content: Ski travel sounds wonderful. However, it may sound dangerous for those who do not have a proper physical training or for those who are not aware of the risks taken when they go down the ski slope without previous ski advice. Ski travel advice is also necessary from the financial point of view as well. You must consider the price of your equipment, which includes ski boots, ski sticks, straps, glasses, and costume.

Ski equipment can be very expensive. Thus, if you are a beginner our ski advice would be to rent equipment or purchase good second hand skis and ski boots. They are of course cheaper and can be good enough for learning to ski. If you decide to purchase second hand equipment, you should go with an expert in the field  to make sure the equipment is in good condition and suitable for a beginnerl. After you have made progress, you can purchase better quality skis adapted to your favourite skiing style.

It is important to pay attention to ski travel advice related to your knees, which are one of the most exposed and vulnerable parts of your body when skiing. Ski advice is necessary because a beginner skier should have the physical fitness necessary to help with balance, reaction time, the ability to learn, attention span, the capacity to judge distances correctly, and self confidence..

Before going on holiday in the winter, our ski travel advice would be to take as much physical training as possible in order to help avoid injuries on the ski slopes, especially if you are not used to exercising for the rest of the year. At the beginning of the ski season, it is recommended to take up exercises that tone the muscles of the legs to avoid stiffness because they are given a real workout while skiing.

Cycling (in a gym or in the open) is the ideal training for a ski holiday. It is also good to learn some warm-up exercises like arm rotations, stretching and twisting the body, lunges, etc. Ski advice can help you to avoid common injuries. When skiing, a skier has their knees slightly bent and joints can be vulnerable in this position, especially when rotation movements exert considerable stress onto ligaments.

Having toned muscles can help you to stay in control when skiing.ligament and that is why it is important for a skier to have highly developed muscles around the knee. Otherwise, the risk of accidents can be high. The most frequent skiing traumas are associated with the knees: contusions, sprains, dislocations, ruptured ligaments, and ruptured meniscus. Other ski related accidents are fractures, and traumas to the face or head. Arms can be exposed to accidents also if the skier happens to fall.

An important factor related to ski travel advice is correct use of the equipment. For example, binding must be correctly adjusted. The ski boots and the bindings must release when needed, so that the knee is not damaged. Many knee sprains can be avoided if bindings are correctly adjusted so that they release properly.



HARRISON

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BENITO

CooCooCaChu asked:


I’ve seen on warren miller movies where the only way to get into and out of cities is by skiing (some city in the east), I was wondering if anyone knows of cities that skiing is a necessity of life there?

KENNITH

ES asked:


For an expert skier, are there any places worth going to? What is the level of the terrain and the quality of the snow? If I am used to skiing in the Rockies in America, am I going to be disappointed in the quality of the skiing?

JAMES