Newbie in Colorado

japato · 16-10-07, 04:39 AM

Hey all. I am new to skiing. This year will be my first for skiing. I have snowboarded for almost 10 years but due to physical limitations it is time to switch to skiing. I hope the transition will be simple. I am hoping to apply my knowledge of snowboarding and how that wide stick work and translate it to a skinny stick and the same concerpt times 2. I look forward to the season and the adventure and I look forward to the conversations that are to be had here on this forum, the information I will pick up on from those here sharing information and knowledge. I am looking to take advantage of the 3 class pack at Loveland Ski Area (opening tomorrow 10/16/07) and can't wait for the adventure to begin!

Cheers!

Michael · 17-10-07, 04:33 PM

japato,

Welcome to TalkSki! Thanks for joining the forum and introducing yourself! I don't really have any experience boarding but I don't think you should have too much trouble with skiing. Your pretty lucky that you live beside a nice mountain, would there be much snow at this time of year?

Thanks,
Michael

japato · 20-10-07, 07:33 PM

We are getting more snow tonight. There are 2 places open (Loveland and A-Basin) with limited runs. They are making snow 24x7. The majority of the resorts in Colorado will open in the next 30 days

zlathim · 26-10-07, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japato

We are getting more snow tonight. There are 2 places open (Loveland and A-Basin) with limited runs. They are making snow 24x7. The majority of the resorts in Colorado will open in the next 30 days

Can't beat that!!

Welcome to the forum, I hope to hear more about Colo skiing from you as the season progresses.

odoyale rules · 14-12-07, 03:18 AM

CO is getting a ton of SNOW!!!

zlathim · 14-12-07, 08:55 PM

Unfortunately, all the snow is missing us here in ID. Bummer

SkiCatDad · 16-12-07, 04:34 AM

You shouldn't have a problem catching on. Its the same concept (edges and flex of the board/ski dictates how you turn) except you are now facing down the hill with your entire body.

Good luck!

16-10-07, 04:39 AM	#1
japato Colorado Skiier Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 3	Newbie in Colorado Hey all. I am new to skiing. This year will be my first for skiing. I have snowboarded for almost 10 years but due to physical limitations it is time to switch to skiing. I hope the transition will be simple. I am hoping to apply my knowledge of snowboarding and how that wide stick work and translate it to a skinny stick and the same concerpt times 2. I look forward to the season and the adventure and I look forward to the conversations that are to be had here on this forum, the information I will pick up on from those here sharing information and knowledge. I am looking to take advantage of the 3 class pack at Loveland Ski Area (opening tomorrow 10/16/07) and can't wait for the adventure to begin! Cheers! __________________

17-10-07, 04:33 PM	#2
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	japato, Welcome to TalkSki! Thanks for joining the forum and introducing yourself! I don't really have any experience boarding but I don't think you should have too much trouble with skiing. Your pretty lucky that you live beside a nice mountain, would there be much snow at this time of year? Thanks, Michael __________________

14-12-07, 03:18 AM	#5
odoyale rules I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 2	Snow CO is getting a ton of SNOW!!!

16-12-07, 04:34 AM	#7
SkiCatDad I haven't picked a title Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 25	You shouldn't have a problem catching on. Its the same concept (edges and flex of the board/ski dictates how you turn) except you are now facing down the hill with your entire body. Good luck! __________________

20-10-07, 07:33 PM	#3
japato Colorado Skiier Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 3	We are getting more snow tonight. There are 2 places open (Loveland and A-Basin) with limited runs. They are making snow 24x7. The majority of the resorts in Colorado will open in the next 30 days

14-12-07, 08:55 PM	#6
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	Unfortunately, all the snow is missing us here in ID. Bummer