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What are the best ski resorts in Eastern Pennsylvania?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 13, 2009 – 3:30 pm

Nakisha says: I am a very avid skier, and I often ski in Pennsylvania, in places such as Elk Mountain. Is there any other ski resorts like Elk or just in opinion very good?



How do I avoid cramping in my lower legs in ski boots?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 13, 2009 – 12:52 am

Mabel says: I have been skiing for a few years. Every boot I wear kills my shins and calves. They lock up as soon as I put on my boot. I have tried many boots and got a new pair. The boot is not too tight, I feel like it is the angle that my [...]



What is the most challenging ski trail in the east coast and why?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 12, 2009 – 2:57 am

Janeth says: Please mention the name of the ski area as well as the trail name. I thnk it is either Paradise at Mad River Glen, Star at Stowe or Outer Limits at Killington, but I am interested in other opinions.



How to remove mineral make-up from white ski jacket?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 10, 2009 – 10:55 am

Charlette says: Hello!
So the top part of my white ski jacket rubbed up against my face and got stained with mineral make-up. The dry cleaners said they can’t get it out, but I doubt they even tried. I tried to remove it with some warm water, and it helped a little bit, but not [...]



Where can I find ski clothing in petite sizes?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 10, 2009 – 5:39 am

Nickole says: I am a 5′3″ woman who is always having to get the sleeves of clothing shortened to fit. But with technical ski wear this does not work because the sewing is so complicated that alterations would cost a ridiculous amount. I take a size Petite Medium (I can’t wear Small because [...]



How do people get off ski chair lifts on a broken down system?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 6, 2009 – 10:29 pm

Rosendo says: I was at cataloochee ski slope in maggie valley, NC. I was wondering if ski slopes have a emergency plan if the chair lift breaks down and leaves people stranded…I could see a ‘cherry picker’ being used but the ground is too uneven or in the case of trams too far down…



Is it possible to make ski poles about an inch or 2 higher?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 6, 2009 – 8:02 am

Kendra says: I bought my ski poles last season (in a rush) and after about 2 runs noticed that they were about a couple inches too short for my liking.
Is there someway I can make them taller? Maybe take the top grip off - somehow - without ruining them?



How much change in a jet ski ride plate does it take to cause a ski to porpose ?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 5, 2009 – 2:18 pm

Natosha says: Ski was doing fine - slipped about half way off the trailer and landed on the ride plate. Did not come completely off the trailer - just stood up with the front still on trailer, but banged pretty hard on the plate. Just some gashes and small dents visible - looks [...]



Should I work at these ski resorts where they raised ticket prices on people during the holiday?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 3, 2009 – 10:59 am

Laura says: I think it is wrong. The only reason why I want to work for them is because you can ski for free if you do. I have an ethical dilemma, I guess. What do you think?



At a local Ski resort the high temperature during January is -?

Icon Written by basement blogger on February 1, 2009 – 3:56 am

Camie says: At a Local ski resort, the daytime high temperature is normally
distributed during January, with a mean of 22F and a standard
deviation of 10F You are planning to ski there this Jan. What is the probability of (a) 42F or higher? (b)15F or lower? (c) between 29F and 40F?





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