I collected my yard sale, trudged back up to the main lodge and called it a day. The next day I was sore and hurting and then the weather brought the ski season to a halt.
Skiing is an adventure sport and yes, none of us intend to die engaging in it, but we do know it is possible. The snowsports industry does have a responsibility to educate their customers on safe riding, but they can not and should not attempt to take all of the danger and risk out of the pursuit.
Recently I opined: However, I detest the gripes and whines others have about Winter. Look, if you detest the wintry climate then move! There are many states that have milder or even no winters, as the song goes: If you can not be with the one you love, love the one you are with. So [...]
Wisconsin Outdoor Fun notices Wisconsin State Senate activity related to skiing: State lawmakers are working on new rules that will limit liability for owners and operators of downhill and Nordic ski areas. I read WI SB 388 over quickly and without lawyer training, but most of the bill was fairly easy to read. What is [...]
Being an avid skier be sure I am completely okay with Winter and all it brings. I can not say winter is all peaches but I do not mind it so much, in fact, that is one of the reasons I took up skiing. I do not like the reduced sunshine, I do not like [...]
Rocky Mountain High and we are not talking about the altitude here. Hidden “speakeasies” for smoking the ganja at ski resorts. A fascinating article on ski history featuring D?ann Duft Like this winter’s snow, not a whole lot to talk about.
Wow! I had to rent skis this weekend, and am glad I did! I got off of the lift on the first run, and laid into them to turn and all of a sudden SWING! Those skis turned instantly and tightly! Loved it, they were Rossignols in 170cm length. I liked it and this is [...]
This weekend I was skiing with friends and family at Indianhead Mountain and at Blackjack. Saturday was a good day, with lots of fresh snow and for the most of the day the snow continued to fall. I like it but it is a head game, I have to get my head right to ski [...]
Charbucks Opens a Ski Hill Lodge at Squaw Valley. Wonder if they are combining it with a ski race start shack? A shot of whiskey at the bottom and a shot of espresso at the top! Boston University Ski Club Trip busted for hippie hay and booze. Geeze, real smart, customs won’t notice! Taking ski [...]
Great news: Our sister hill Little Switzerland in Slinger, WI will be reopening next season. “Like” Little Switzerland’s facebook page so we can keep you updated on the progress. Click Here for info on Gold Passes which includes unlimited access to Blackjack Resort, Little Switzerland & Nordic Mountain for next season! http://www.skiblackjack.com/rates/season_passes I thought the [...]
Finally, you have a page setup to search The Wisconsin Skier. Either pull it up via the page links on the right hand side (and under the advertisements) or simply visit: http://www.wi-ski.com/search/. I have run some tests on it and it has done good uncovering some posts I had written that I have completely forgotten [...]
No matter what Bode Miller does or says it is always bound to be interesting
As I have noted on this venue, I recently purchased a Sony A55 camera. I have been using it for a mix of still photography and video recording and this post focuses on the video recording aspect of the camera. I really dislike the fact I can not fix the exposure when recording video. [...]
Today, I am watching skiing instead of skiing. That is okay, last weekend I got three days in, SA, SU, and MO. I was thinking of getting some runs in on TU but I decided that would make things a little too hectic and that was the last thing I wanted. Instead, we got in [...]
Not going to go tell all here, but want to give you all a glimpse into some of the events that have shaped and molded myself. I was born in 1967 in Green Bay Wisconsin and my brother arrived on the scene in 1969, that is all I have for siblings right at that American [...]
Not too long ago via Twitter I saw a tweet on a video of a tree well rescue. Tree wells are formed in deep snow around trees where the snow does not pack tightly around the tree, and a rider can fall into that well and the kinetics of the crash often times cause the [...]
English teachers try to teach their students the difference between passive and active voices. What voice is that? Our English teachers tried to teach us the difference between passive and active voices. How about that one, what voice? This is not a writing lesson though, this is an attempt to try to encourage you to [...]
Recently I wrote about skiing on ice and how I barely notice when I ski on ice. I remember seeing ice and mentally freezing (pun intended) and putting on the brakes. Skidding on ice is something best avoided. However, skiing in the opposite snow conditions can be equally challenging to the skidder. If you [...]
I can not recall where I read it and I can not find the story via Google. However, I recall a story about a concert pianist who was imprisoned in some Communist country. He was, of course, denied his love of playing the piano and his music. He was in a bad situation and in [...]
What do you do to promote skiing or snowboarding? Do you ask friends if they want to go? Do you sponsor that first lift ticket? Just what do you do to promote snow sports? I talk to my friends about skiing and I get some asking about it. Last weekend I took it a [...]
