Skiing
The Ultimate Skiing Experience -- For downhill skiers, “powder snow” provides the ultimate skiing experience. For most skiers however, good powder skiing is a short-lived and infrequent event. Ski areas in some geographic areas enjoy fairly frequent “powder days” but in most areas, powder days are rare and the dryness and depth of snow is often marginal.
Time to Hit the Slopes -- Ready to hit the ski slopes this winter, but not sure what resort has the best snow or which skis to buy? There are lots of online resources to help you make the most of this ski season.
Powder Skiing for the Young at Heart -- Cat skiing at Chatter Creek is well suited for skiers and snowboarders having a wide range of ability. My group of expert skiers has enjoyed every trip and is always challenged and experiencing new terrain.
Expert Skiing Demystified -- Let's clear up some of the terms associated with downhill skiing. When put in the proper perspective, expert skiing is very different than advanced skiing or extreme skiing. The definitions below are based solely on our observations over the years, and are not cast in stone.
Downhill Skiing: The Mind-Body Connection -- Today, you'll be introduced to the three essentials of a proper mind set, namely, motivation, visualization, and focus. Get mentally tough in these areas and your confidence level will soar. In addition, you'll be able to jettison any anxieties you may have about downhill skiing.
Ski Boots: Testing 1, 2, 3 -- Since the initiation of the turn starts with the foot, and the foot rests inside the boot, it seems logical to begin this ski equipment series of articles with the ski boot. If your boots are uncomfortable, don't flex adequately, or your feet are out of alignment, your performance and technique will be adversely affected.
Ski Boots: Align and Adjust -- If your ski boots are uncomfortable, don't flex adequately, and/or your feet are out of alignment, your performance and technique will be adversely affected. In addition, foot comfort and alignment are critical for expert skiers, since they affect the ability to maintain a balanced stance, as well as a flat ski.
Backcountry Skiing for Intermediate Skiers -- Snowcats have made backcountry skiing accessible to intermediate skiers. Backcountry skiing offers vast expanses of soft, consistent powder snow in remote and spectacular high-mountain settings. Often considered the domain of hardy and self-reliant ski touring enthusiasts, or of proficient and deep-pocketed helicopter skiers, backcountry skiing is now easily accessible to intermediate-level snowcat skiers.
Organize a Cat Skiing Trip, Ski at a Discount -- What’s better than backcountry powder shared with a couple of good friends?
