J2Ski Forum Posts and Replies by lilywhite

Apples to oranges is about right!
Whistler/Blackcomb has the advantage of being all in one place so you can access all areas from the piste so to speak. Depending on when you go there can be rain to contend with and if the weather is rubbish it is harder to escape the weather and the crowds as everyone will be trying to do the same thing.
Tahoe is more strung out so if you don't want to drive or want to avoid buses your out of luck or won't make the most of the area. In bad weather it is easier to find somewhere to ski without so many crowds tho.
Whichever you choose you'll have a fab time. Personally I lean towards Tahoe for the smaller area feel. -)

Make sure you post a trip report and some pics of your "safari" :)

If I could afford a month away skiing I'd be tempted to make use of the Swiss railway service and have a few days each in a few resorts rather than spend a month in one place. :)

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Making sure your boots and feet are warm when you put the boots and boot gloves on is the key here. It is far easier to stay warm instead of getting warm.
Start with warm dry boots, I blast them with a hairdryer before I put them on if I'm wearing them from the hotel room, wear 1 pair of wool socks only. Or I half fill a couple of bottles with hot water and insert them in my boots and use my ski socks like a stopper in the ankle of the boots for the trip to the mountain so I can put toasty boots and socks on just before we get going.
The boot gloves then act like double glazing to keep the heat in and cold out.
Are you keeping your core warm enough? Your body will prioritise your organs above your extremities. If your body thinks your brain,kidneys,heart,lungs etc are cold then it sends less blood and heat to your feet and hands. Do you have decent base layers? Do you avoid cotton? Is your ski wear insulated enough? Are you wearing a helmet or beanie that keeps your ears warm? :-)

Hi and welcome, stay flexible, decide last minute, go wherever has had the most recent dump.
Scottish skiing can be fantastic and is totally unpredictable.
If there is fresh snow and not too much of a crowd you'll have an awesome time.

I like the peace of mind of having the bindings tested every year by someone who knows what they are doing. I'm disabled as it is, I can't afford a mishap. I know "schitt happens" but I'll reduce the risk where I can.
We usually manage 2-3 weeks on holiday and at least once every couple of months at a dome, once a year having a professional looking my skis over equates to far less than a £1 a day skiing. It is money well spent in my eyes.

Once a year I'll get my skis serviced and bindings checked at a shop, I'll wax them myself between times though.