r/icecoast

I live in Pennsylvania; there's two or three Epic pass spots I can drive to pretty easily. Was debating taking some private lessons this winter to skill up, but then looked at what they're charging, and... whoa.

$536 for three hours doesn't seem, ah, reasonable. ($416 for two hours.)

Should I be looking at other resorts, or is that just what they cost now?

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Edit: reloaded page again, and it dropped to $128, which seems *far* more reasonable. Nevermind/website was effed.

I’m trying to get in better shape before winter and improve my skiing. I’m mainly looking for exercises I can do at home to build stronger legs, muscular endurance/stamina, and better balance.
What exercises have actually helped you on the slopes? Squats, lunges, wall sits, single-leg exercises, balance drills, etc.?
Also, if you have any ski-specific training tips, tricks, or underrated exercises that made a noticeable difference, I’d love to hear them.
My main goals are:
Stronger legs
Better leg endurance so I don’t get tired quickly
Better balance and stability
Being able to ski longer with better control
Thanks!

We need guidance on the ease of getting from the program headquarters into town (even a good resort base area might work), especially considering the motorized wheelchair is 400 lbs and can get stuck in snow. Flat, smooth and often/quickly cleared of show is helpful.

Here are examples of what we have some experience with;

Breckenridge BOEC adaptive program is close to Quicksilver (peak 9 express). (We stayed at Beaver Creek Resort but it was too steep/far to town)

Telluride - the TASP adaptive program is in Mountain Village, yet we prefer Telluride (town), taking the gondi is ok but it adds time/complications.

Steamboat - the STARS program HQ is south of the resort and even further from town. Not really workable, as far as I can tell.

Park City - The NAC is located at the mountain base but I'm concerned regarding the distance and steepness of getting to Main/Park area restaurants.

Any feedback is appreciated! Thank you!

Hi. Looking for a mountain in northeast US where we can take our 3-5 year olds to lear to ski. We would get them lessons and then also might practice with them solo. So looking for mountains that sell separate lower mountain area tickets as I don’t want to pay >100 per adult so I can walk or pizza slide next to my kids for max one hour per day. Good ski school is also obviously important. We will be going between Xmas and new years.

We are in NYC and flexible as far as the area goes and can go as far as Mount Tremblant area.
But obviously closer better.

TIA!

hi guys! title pretty much does it, just getting into skiing—took some lessons last year— and got an indy pass for this season. don’t have really any gear yet and wanted to know any recommendations for where i should rent from in the greater boston area? i have a car so could drive somewhere that isnt easy to get by public transit. thanks!!

I have the anomaly which is great to carve and charge hard , but looking for something more fun and easygoing to hit trees and moguls and distract myself when skiing with my kids . So far I think the Ripstick 88 might fit the bill but looking for more recs , what do you think ? I will demo some this winter so need some contenders

Hi everybody,

I am in need of recommendations for skis that could work for me:

• 6', 185 lb dorky guy
• Boots are Nordica ProMachine (130)
• Former HS (NHARA) and College (USCSA) racer, last competed in 2000
• Gap in skiing from 2000- 2023 to go to grad school, get a job, start family.
• Currently skiing on a pair of Volkl GS RaceTigers (177cm). They're dead. No camber, edge or snap left. Like 'error 404 dead'
• I like that they are stable on steep groomers (Gondi Line) when I can throw my hips way out and arc the ski.
• I'd like something that is more vesatile that's not a race ski screaming, "I USED TO RACE BUT I CAN'T LET GO OF THAT IDENTITY SO I INSIST ON CONTINUING TO USE GS RACE SKIS"

As with all things, there was a lot of new technology in skis from 2000-present and I am hopelessly out of the loop. While I research more about ski features, I want to probe the sub to see what people think and what sort of features I should be looking for (turn radius? underfoot width?) and what skis could fit the bill.

I'll head to the Wachusett swap meet next week, so knowing what to look for will be massively helpful.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for a snowboard that can hold well on the icier days and carving in firmer snow but is not super catchy.

I am a high intermediate and i love to cruise, carve when there is snow and ride trees.

I am considering these and would love any input:

K2 passport (seems like a balanced versatile board)

K2 excavator (love everything about this baord, allegedly a good carver, dont know how it will hold on icy days)

K2 sky pilot (fun volume shift, idk about edge hold)

Arbor Coda (had grip tech for ice, but some reviews say its washy on carves)

Ride superpig (not sure if it will be slow to get on edge)

K2 instrument

K2 manifest

Open to other suggestions but this is what is available on sale in my size. I am 175lb, size 9, stiff boots, mid stiff bindings.

Thanks!