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Old 01-20-2006, 02:19 PM
Mercedeslove Mercedeslove is offline
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hahahahha...... I'd have liked to see you go down some black runs or double black runs on the same day at Arapahoe Basin. I know for a fact that some blue runs at some resorts are like green runs at others. And some black runs at some resorts are really blue runs etc. True black runs and double black runs are often no joking matter for those that have never been on skis before. And toward the end of the ski season when the true blacks and double blacks get icy, it can be suicidal for the inexperienced (and even the experienced).

LOL, yeah I'm pretty sure that Ober Gatlinburgs runs weren't nearly as difficult as thoese in the rockies and other major rangers through out the world. However, I was still pretty damn proud of myself.
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Old 01-20-2006, 02:52 PM
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I just remembered ... the word is, that George at Asda does some really stylish cheap ski wear ....
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Old 01-20-2006, 03:06 PM
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I've found that skating's helped my skiing immensely. Snowplows are great for going slow, and the concept of edges helped me gain more control of my skis. The forward stroke is even handy for skiing uphill or crossing flat ground.

Just watch out, because everything will feel different. The ski edges are much, much longer than a skate blade!
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Old 01-20-2006, 03:11 PM
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Wow, thanks for all the helpful responses. I've tried to make a mental note of all your good advice, especially the bit about how to get up - something tells me that will come in particularly useful

I'm leaving first thing tomorrow morning (via the rink - I have to do my learn to skate courses before I leave for the airport) - it should be fun

John
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Old 01-21-2006, 05:02 AM
Mrs Redboots Mrs Redboots is offline
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Don't forget after 1 pm is Apres Ski, Bailey's, Kaluha, anything warm and frothy with a little kick is good. This was what I excelled at....;-)
I've known you excel at that in the Alps in the summer, too......
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