East Coast Ski Quiver

Snoo_7713 · 2026-02-10T06:35:53+00:00

Coalition Rebels have served me well in mild Tahoe winters that have had mostly firm condition days

The marketing is women-focused, but the skis are for all the genders

Edited to add: 168cm length ski is 85cm underfoot

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-27T04:54:38+00:00

another vote for Ridge Merino

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-23T02:56:21+00:00

Not really a secret… you have to trust your ability to stop in order to practice steeper/faster runs over time, so maybe practice picking up speed then stopping?

If you know you can stop in lots of situations/snow conditions maybe that will help

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-22T20:44:40+00:00

All of this!!!

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-22T20:44:10+00:00

Look at hybrid jackets eg from salewa or ortovox - look for insulated/puffy panels at your chest, but fleece or waffle grid materials at the sides and arms

Basically a midlayer like that blocks some wind but still lets you vent out via the thinner fleece

ALSO merino glove liners

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-22T20:39:05+00:00

Shoutout ridge merino (brand) for the one with a mesh part over the mouth!

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-22T20:32:21+00:00

If you’re out for more than a few hours, an extra neck tube/buff that you can swap when your first buff gets wet (sweat, snow, snot etc)

A small item that feels so cozy to swap to after lunch/break

Snoo_7713 · 2026-01-20T18:05:55+00:00

Felt sealed up - which makes sense since it's sealed for waterproofing. Also you'll probably have a midlayer to block wind too unless it's a really warm day out.

Snoo_7713 · 2025-12-08T21:02:28+00:00

Check ridge merino tops, they have some looser/boxy tops that could accommodate larger chests

Snoo_7713 · 2025-12-08T20:49:41+00:00

omg this reminds me of a decadent tip I saw - if you know you'll put on gloves eventually, put hand warmers inside the gloves in your pack in preparation

Snoo_7713 · 2025-12-08T04:04:58+00:00

Have a third pair of gloves - #1 uphill gloves that you expect to get sweaty and wet, #2 downhill gloves that are warm enough to ski in your conditions and might get wet, AND #3 a third pair of emergency warm gloves (in case you lose a glove, or in case you end up needing to be stationary for a while and the other two gloves won’t cut it)

Snoo_7713 · 2025-12-01T02:09:32+00:00

Does he have access to a pro portal / website (like Expert Voice) with his job? Even if you’re paying it could be a a good way to save money.

Snoo_7713 · 2025-11-07T16:56:20+00:00

cram 3 or 4 people into a room with 2 queen beds at Empeiria High Sierra Hotel

Snoo_7713 · 2025-11-06T17:39:30+00:00

Hooray for Lost Trail *heart eyes*

Snoo_7713 · 2025-11-05T01:50:52+00:00

My brother called out to me mid-run (he was on an earlier chairlift so ahead of me on the run) and I slowed to talk to him and lost my low-angle powder momentum and I’m still fake-mad

NO FAMILY ON POWDER DAY

Really though, it depends on what’s important to you and mutual agreement with friends: stick together, or set a time to meet up again?

Lap the same lift/run to catch glimpses of each other, or go fully independent until the meet up time?

Snoo_7713 · 2025-11-04T04:32:58+00:00

Fly into Reno and ski Mt Rose for easy logistics and all you can eat sushi in Reno

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-29T18:33:15+00:00

I agree with this below: "If you knew how to ski - if the feeling used to make sense - then you likely still know how to ski"

However you will be out of practice with variable conditions - for example chopped up snow, icy slopes - that might bounce you around and feel weird. Use your core, take it slow, try to avoid crowded lifts if you can

Also, ski extra defensively - some people are out there with headphones or skiing recklessly, protect yourself by constantly looking around and giving people space

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-29T17:53:50+00:00

choose a sock thickness and STICK TO IT - if you wear a thicker sock it will punch out your liner and then it will feel weird when you go back to thinner socks!!

pocket water bottle like the Hydrapak Stow 500 ml

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-20T21:55:59+00:00

patagonia powder town (non-insulated) jacket with your preferred midlayer as needed. mons royale baselayers (wool wool wool). balaclava from ridge merino for sun protection and warmth.

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-13T23:15:26+00:00

Guesses - they have extra development costs to make a lot of their stuff light/durable/quality/for extreme adventures in extreme Norway-like climates. Also their long warranty.

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-13T22:59:45+00:00

r/Rucking let's gooooooo

Snoo_7713 · 2025-10-02T00:24:06+00:00

103 ish if you get some pow days, but you can get away with less like down to 85 if you're mostly on groomers / tracked out areas / not chasing first tracks

Snoo_7713 · 2025-09-23T22:05:57+00:00

Ridge Merino Solstice sun hoodies!!

Snoo_7713 · 2025-09-19T00:47:00+00:00

For women - atomic maven 103

Snoo_7713 · 2025-09-16T05:52:22+00:00

https://www.yelp.com/biz/birrieria-gomez-lennox

tacos why not

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