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Questions

Answers

 

What will a day cost?

  • Skiing is not as expensive as you think. You can ski on a budget or you can spend a lot.
  • Ski Equipment can be rented, and as for clothing, you probably have clothes which could double as a ski outfit.
  • Most ski areas offer programs or packages to cut costs.  And, if you’re staying overnight, there’s a variety of prices for lodging and food.
  • Make sure to check out the rates and lift tickets section of this site for exact rate information.

What should I know before I rent ski or board equipment?

  •   Renting your equipment 101
    • The rental shop is where you obtain your skis, boot and poles.  Shop personnel will ask you for information about yourself, such as name, address, weight, height, shoe size and skiing ability.  Be sure to tell them you are a beginner.  Here’s what you need to know when renting equipment for the first time.
  • At the Rental Shop
    • Discuss your skiing or riding experience with the technician.  If you’ve never been on skis or a snowboard, say that.  If you tried to teach yourself and failed admit it.  Be truthful!  No one is there to judge you.  We want to help you so you can be confident riding on your equipment.
    • Shops try to cover all the bases by carrying several classes of equipment packages.  Novice skiers should ask for the package that has the newest models, such as shaped skis.
  • Forms
    • Skiers – be truthful about your weight, height, age and skier type (beginners are type I).  These factors determine your DIN (Deutsch Industrial Norm) setting on the bindings.  DIN numbers correspond to the torque needed to jar a ski boot out of the binding’s toe piece.  The technician doesn’t care what you weigh or how old you are, but he or she needs to know these accurate numbers to set your binding properly.
    • Snowboarders need to know their stance (regular or goofy).  If you don’t know, take a run and kick an imaginary soccer ball.  If your right foot leads, you are goofy-footed and that foot goes in front. Left lead is regular.
    • Read the fine print of the agreement.  You will be held responsible for damages.  Some shops allow you to exchange equipment for better fitting gear.
  • Boots
    • Bring or wear one pair of dry ski socks.  When trying on boots, point out any foot anomalies or problems, so the technician can adjust the boot.
    • After sliding into the boot, your foot should feel snug; not painful; everywhere.  With ski boots, your toes should touch the front until you drive your knees forward.  Then you toes should pull back, leaving a little wiggle room for comfort.  A proper fit feels like a firm handshake.  It should feel like it is molded all around your foot and ankle, and you need to be able to flex the cuff.
    • Don’t tuck pant legs into boots.  The boots are designed to hug your skin and calf, so you don’t want any extra fabric to interfere.