I plan on going skiing with some friends in salt lake city next weekend. The only snow I've eve seen is whatever comes on tv. I'm from Houston, and have no clue on what equipment I would need. Anyone got any advice?

 

the ski place u go to should have all ur equipment ready. but id bring some good polorized sunglasses, a big winter coat, and snow pants, those will make ur wipe outs a little softer. the little hand and feet warmer things work really well, u can find em at any sports place probably. also if u have underarmor that works really good to keep u warm. hope u have fun!

 

I have boarded all over the west coast, Colorado etc.. and hands down Utah was the coldest place ever. Brrrrrrr get a balaclava for sure!!!

 

Just dress warm and take lessons.

 

My best advice: Trees don't move and you don't bounce off them like in cartoons.

 

Just stay in the hot tub with some ski bunnies, and let everyone else go out and get cold, wet and sore

 

I second the ski lessons idea. Be sure they teach you how to STOP first!

 

Don't forget the snow lube.

 

nix the sunglasses and snag some goggles....warm gloves...dress in layers...a good pair of warm socks too...cold feet suck...the resort will have the skis, poles, and boots...

 

Don't hit a tree

 

IB Profine is your friend.... 2 before you start the day, 2 at lunch, and 3 when you are done.

 

To start off I'd reccomend pizza. Don't even think about French Fries till you have a good feel. Don't understand? Ask your ski teacher.

 

I agree fully. Definitely pizza it, if you french fry it too much you're going to have a bad time.

 

explain pizza and french fry to me. i've been out of the skiing loop the last few years.

 

I always go straight to the bar. You want a lesson...group or private either will be beneficial. Also dont use cotton socks, t-shirts, or long johns. After you learn a little bit then its time for the bar.

 

First you need to watch the Southpark episode called Asspen. If you don't like Southpark then think of it by the way the food is shaped. Pizza, triangle, slows you down. French fry, straight, makes you go fast.

 

Get some ski pants or a water proof shell because your a$$ is going to get wet. If you can't stop, fall onto your side. Good luck and have fun.

 

I agree. I went skiing in Bend Oregon two days ago, and it just wasn't as good as SLC..

Take lessons, get good gloves and snow pants and rent your equipment in town. I would recommend ski-and-see. If you rent on the mtn, it will cost you 2x as much.


Are you staying in downtown SLC and renting a car?

 

When I lived in SLC I lived at Alta.

The altitude will get you breathing heavy if you aren't used to it. Drink lots of water. Warm cloths, depending on the winter they are having you may not see double digits until afternoon.

If you aren't good at skiing then take lessons, deep powder can be tricky if it's waste deep.

If you are a veteran skier and plan to hit the backcountry then get a beckon. The Cotton Wood canyons are avalanche prone.

Did I mention drink lots of water.

 

Aso, keep the pointy edges aimed straight down the hill.