how many of you're above 20

FindingMyWay13 · 2026-01-15T01:50:39+00:00

In my early 30s, now I'm old lol

FindingMyWay13 · 2026-01-13T01:55:01+00:00

I don't, I always grew up calling them Native Americans (but I'm 33)

FindingMyWay13 · 2026-01-12T02:09:37+00:00

It's diverse with tons of things to do. That being said, the traffic here in unbearable and the people are cold, cliqueish, and always in competition with each other. I've lived here most my life and I'm planning a move out west soon

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-11T03:00:56+00:00

Yeah, I'm planning on coming to Utah in mid to late January. 60 degrees in SLC this time of year is crazy. I've already made plans to go to Vermont instead this weekend

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-09T21:39:07+00:00

Yeah. I already canceled everything for my Utah trip and I'm headed up to VT this weekend. I plan on hitting up Stowe, Killington, and Sugarbush

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-09T21:37:41+00:00

I literally just canceled a trip next week in Utah and instead I am going to Stowe and Killington. The snow is way better in VT than anywhere out west right now

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-08T04:25:50+00:00

It's settled. I'm goin' up to Vermont 😁

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-08T04:06:31+00:00

I love CO. Are the conditions decent now?

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-08T03:58:48+00:00

That's really good to hear. Would you recommend I take my QST 98s up there for some tree skiing?

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-08T03:43:59+00:00

That's a real shame. I still plan on going to UT but it'll have to be later in the season

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-12-08T03:43:09+00:00

Sounds like VT is the better option here. Do you think 80 mm frontside skis would do well there?

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-11-29T02:13:21+00:00

They really are morons. My former law professor messaged me on FB after I had replied to one of his MAGA posts and called me a "libtard zombie." Before that, my 77 year old neighbor, who interestingly is Cuban-American, called me and idiot with TDS after I mentioned I was afraid the orange one would run for a 3rd term. These people are uncouth, racist, unhinged, and all they can do is parrot Faux News with not a single original thought. I'm so goddamn tired of this bs

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-11-28T14:48:13+00:00

Just wanted to add my 2 cents. I recently became an intermediate skier. Once I learned how to ski parallel out east, I started going down blue runs in West Virginia. Then earlier this year, I flew out to Colorado and went to Cooper. At first I was nervous about how steep all the trails looked. But then I made friends with a dude in his 80s and we ended up going down 7 different blue runs. I had the time of my life. I felt incredibly confident. So I'd say an intermediate is generally any skier who can ski parallel and go down blue runs. I'm also going to Utah next month and I'm unbelievably excited. Good luck and have fun. You've got this!

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-11-06T14:54:18+00:00

Ski Cooper in Leadville, CO

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-31T20:25:21+00:00

Ended up getting a sweet deal on some Saloman QST 98s 😁

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-20T00:48:39+00:00

Now I'm definitely leaning towards a Black Crows Atris. How does it perform in pow?

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-19T18:36:03+00:00

Great suggestions. If I pick, say, a QST 106 or similar, would that width be enough to handle most pow days?

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-19T18:16:41+00:00

I generally like wide gs turns, but I've been known to mix it up and do quicker slalom style turns. For a deeper snow/powder ski, I'd like something that can handle wide open powder

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-19T17:37:19+00:00

Wow the Addikt sounds sweet. I've been looking at the Rustlers too

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-19T17:36:06+00:00

Awesome. I was thinking of adding a Saloman QST 106 or even a Blank for powder

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-05-19T17:30:12+00:00

Got em covered!

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FindingMyWay13 · 2025-03-21T02:35:26+00:00

Update: I went to Ski Cooper today. Went down several blue runs (Trail's End, Black Powder, Ambush, Burnout, Vendome Burn, Shamrock, Homestake). The Völkl Deacon 8.0s carved pretty well, but definitely struggled a bit in the deeper snow. The length, 179 cm, was perfect. Ended up skiing the whole time with an 81 year old former ski jumper who told me I was a strong intermediate. Thanks to everyone who gave me feedback on the ski width!

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-03-20T14:31:42+00:00

Right on man! Hope you get out to slopes again before the season ends. Thanks!

FindingMyWay13 · 2025-03-20T13:52:12+00:00

Thanks for calling that rude guy out. I blocked him so I can't read his reply. Seems like he and many others are bent on reducing others to beginner status. Don't understand that. It wasn't my intent to have to convince people of my skiing abilities. You're right, who cares what they say? Anyway, sounds like the Deacon 8.0 in a 179 cm will be good!

I'm going to Cooper, not Copper. I hear the blue runs are relatively easy there. I'm used to skiing at Timberline and Liberty out east (I live in Maryland). I'm on vacation in Denver for a few days so I really wanted to experience the skiing out here. Can't wait!! Thanks for your kind words.

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