r/skiing

Fell on my outstretched hand at Breckenridge in February and got a pretty bad sprain at the base of my thumb. Doctor said it's skier's thumb and told me to brace it, but everything I've tried from the pharmacy feels huge and bulky.I coach youth hockey so I need something I can actually move in and still use my hand. Has anyone found a thumb brace that gives real support without making your whole hand useless?

I’m looking to buy new pair of skis and I come across Norwegian brand SGN, I’m looking especially in Rakkar and Tunnelvision. I want to my new skis to be good performing in powder, agile in forest but also I can survive going with them on pista, holding on ice patches. My style is a bit aggressive but I also enjoy just cruising in powder. Also I’m looking for skis that are 170-175 long with 100-110 waist.

Hello! My family is a mix of seasoned skiiers (husband + teenager) and total newbies (me + 5 y/o) looking for a mid-January ski spot that balances long runs with good ski schools.

I like ease, low crowds, and beauty.

I am thinking Mount Tremblant (am mostly charmed by the smallness of the village + its Euro flair), but would love advice!

Kids have outgrown their toddler and smaller sized boots. They’ve been worn well and trying to figure out how to clear out the old gear. Older ski boots- what do you do with them? Landfill, planters …

For those who own heated socks, how do you keep them smell free? Do you rotate between pairs? Or do you brew some fine wine down there in your boots with them?

Mid-season here in Argentina — been at Bariloche for a week and the lifts have been brutal on cold days. I run cold anyway, and layering only gets me so far when you're sitting still on a slow chair for fifteen minutes in wind.

Someone in the lift line mentioned heated vests and I didn't take it seriously at the time. Now I'm thinking about it. Prices are all over the place, battery life claims seem optimistic, and I can't find many people who've actually used one for a full day on the mountain.

Is this category worth looking at, or is it still mostly overpriced novelty?

Hello, last year a group of us (6) went to Keystone and stayed at an Airbnb that was a 5 minute walk from the base. Next year we would like to go to Breckenridge around February. The general idea would be arrive Wednesday, ski Thursday, take a rest day and explore the town Friday, ski Saturday, and leave Sunday.

The only thing we really want in out of lodging is a walkable distance to the base. Any recommendations or hidden gems would be greatly appreciated.

Currently trying to plan my upcoming winter and for the past few winters I’ve made decent money had a good work life balance in Utah but this year I’m looking to switch it up a bit and am torn between a few options and want to hear from yall about your experiences. I know how each areas skiing itself is but don’t know which area has the potential to make the most money. I’m looking at various resorts in Washington but mainly Crystal mountain, palisades in California or working at hotels/casinos in the area, or headed out to various resorts in Colorado. Any advice is awesome.

Hi all,

What would be the best direct route from Paris to get to Meribel via a bus transfer? I want to go direct as we are travelling with our toddler, but no train routes are yet available for my dates, which will be 30 December 2026.

Don’t want it to be complex - direct routes would be great.

Really keen to hear some thoughts. Thanks.

Great idea! Hope it goes towards elimination of tree well tragedies