Packing For a Great Ski Vacation
October 13, 2009
So you have saved your pennies and are going on a ski vacation this winter? Cool for you. But how do you pack all of your ski equipment and clothes for that vacation? You have everything laid out and set to pack, but how are you going to do that, especially if you are flying? With the airlines raising fees on checked baggage, you will want to look into your options. Even if you are travelling by car, it might be tough to get everything you need in your vehicle without looking like Clark W. Griswald!
First place to begin is looking at what is available to you at your vacation spot. Check into rental shops to see what they charge for skis and other equipment. If you are going to a popular area, there will be competition in regards to rental prices and you can shop for the best deal. This is assuming that you don’t mind renting your equipment. Remember, rental places have to keep their skis and everything else in top condition to stay competitive.
So you don’t want to rent? Not a problem. Any ski area is going to have a plethora of ski shops available to you. Call around and find out the prices for the bulky items like skis, poles, and boots. Then ask them if they buy used Read more
Ski Vacation in Winter Park Colorado
August 12, 2009
Winter Park Ski Resort is your final decision on where you should take your ski vacation this year. What a great place to come! Colorado is a place for families , singles and friends and you can get it all up here in Winter Park.
The Resort is located 62 miles west of Denver, Colorado and is owned by the city of Denver and managed by Intrawest, the ski resort developer. The area was originally a playground for the rich families of Denver who belonged to the Arlberg Club that is still located on the slopes of the Mary Jane side of the resort. The City of Denver took over and the ski hill has been Colorado’s favorite ever since!
The ski area receives the most snowfall of any of Colorado’s destination resorts and is known for it’s great family atmosphere and the best bump/mogul skiing in all of North America. The resort is really made up of four distinct groups of mountains: Winterpark, Mary Jane, Vasquez Ridge and Vasquez Cirque. The oldest is Winterpark itself and then the 1970’s gave us Mary Jane and with the 1990’s Vasquez Cirque and Ridge were all linked in form what is the greater Winter Park Ski Resort. Read more