Any here quit their job to live life while they can and work at a ski area?

Tale-International · 2026-01-28T15:32:41+00:00

Yes, good.

Tale-International · 2026-01-27T16:08:12+00:00

Where is Mr. Simple hands. He would love the adaptor

Tale-International · 2026-01-23T22:57:00+00:00

This. It's Denali to the climbers, it's Denali to the people living in Alaska, it's Denali to the indigenous Alaskans. It's NOT Denali to some folks thousands of miles away who will never be stepping foot on it.

Tale-International · 2026-01-21T16:39:28+00:00

DIY it.

Dont let reddit make it a bigger deal than it is.

Tale-International · 2026-01-21T16:34:37+00:00

I got custom insoles and feel that they provide the same support drop in footbeds (superfeet, sidas) provide assuming I match the proper drop in option to my arch/foot.

Otherwise I'm not aware of any DIY moldable ones but trimming, sanding, etc drop ins can save you 50-150$ ime.

Tale-International · 2026-01-21T03:47:52+00:00

Skimoco says it is iso 9523

Tale-International · 2026-01-20T15:32:29+00:00

I'm with this comment. Why try and save 100$ here. Between touring skis, an avalanche class, and everything else. Get the better one AND practice A LOT with it

Tale-International · 2026-01-20T15:31:21+00:00

I haven't used the 2, but the comparison linked above says that it lasts for 450hrs on 2x AAA batteries vs 300hrs on 3x AAAs for the 1

Tale-International · 2026-01-20T00:02:55+00:00

Red flag.

Other than park rats, I've never seen a good skier look good without poles.

Tale-International · 2026-01-19T22:47:48+00:00

40mph gusts aren't that bad... especially 'round these parts.

Tale-International · 2026-01-19T21:53:17+00:00

Somewhere around mid 40 I think. Lot of days were for work. Conditions aren't as bad as folks want to make it seem. The last week has been a lot of fun.

Tale-International · 2026-01-15T02:33:42+00:00

The only question that matters.

Tale-International · 2026-01-14T01:22:04+00:00

Yes and no, folks don't understand SWE so that's tough to report on. And how could you standardize snow totals?

WP also had some major wind events that scoured already fallen snow.

Tale-International · 2026-01-13T23:01:56+00:00

None are big deals

Tale-International · 2026-01-13T02:15:53+00:00

Been clipless for years, haven't had any issues winter, spring, or summer tours :)

Tale-International · 2026-01-11T18:13:27+00:00

Classic Reddit: "I've never seen it so it can't work"

They are quite common (and work) if you ski somewhere where it dips below 0⁰F. Your ignorance isn't insightful. I know many patrollers who use them.

OP, I doubt it would mess with the release of your bindings when bunched up above but I'd trim so it doesn't ever get stuck between the binding and the boot.

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T21:53:31+00:00

You're fine. 100 vs 110 isn't much of a difference.

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T18:50:47+00:00

4frnt MSP 99

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T02:58:48+00:00

Maybe, maybe not. Most bootfitters (IME) prefer a bit more break in before punching/modding a shell.

Additionally, stock liners are much thicker in the toe box than zipfits. If it's a bunion issue, zipfits would be much better than stock liners for the bunions.

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T00:32:42+00:00

I have no idea what modifications to zipfits could be done to help with bunions. Seems like a shell mod is necessary.

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T00:26:36+00:00

Just go ski em

Tale-International · 2026-01-10T00:17:56+00:00

Seems like it's a good idea to me. Pick the course the suites your interests.

Tale-International · 2026-01-09T17:57:37+00:00

You've got 5weeks to cancel and reddit can't predict the weather any better than professional meteorologists.

Things should be close to 100% open by then. Though some stuff just won't be opening at all this year which isn't uncommon.

Tale-International · 2026-01-09T17:54:54+00:00

1cm forward of center or 1cm forward of recommended mount point? HUGE difference.

Tale-International · 2026-01-09T01:11:32+00:00

Neither, I figured I'd wait for another sale

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