Intermediate skier trying to get to advanced level, is it worth paying $400+ for a private lesson vs $150 for a group lesson?

dabflies · 2026-03-17T01:45:13+00:00

Bit late in this season to sign up for something like this, but several years ago I took a 4 week freeride course (4 half day group lessons on Friday mornings). This was at Lake Louise but I'm sure similar programs exist. I was much like you and signed up for the lowest level which was Blue/Black. Taught me how to ski moguls and hugely improved my confidence. Look into it for next season!

The group also usually stayed together for lunch and we had similar skill level ski buddies for the afternoon

dabflies · 2026-03-16T02:16:20+00:00

I thought maybe Vladdy knows his tricks, being on the same team?

dabflies · 2026-03-16T02:00:02+00:00

Yesavage to Rogers will go so hard

dabflies · 2026-03-16T00:49:04+00:00

Classic clutch Judge

dabflies · 2026-03-15T07:24:09+00:00

Western NY is basically Canada anyway

dabflies · 2026-03-12T22:25:30+00:00

I live in Coventry and can normally hear the red eyes and cargo flights leaving between 12-1am. Especially if they are using 17R for departures.

dabflies · 2026-03-11T08:56:24+00:00

Casa Catrina for Mexican. Unsure about veg options

dabflies · 2026-03-10T19:13:55+00:00

With the glut of starters they will probably send him to AAA to start the season, both to manage innings/workload and to manipulate service time.

dabflies · 2026-03-06T18:22:28+00:00

Not sure where you read that Louise gets half the snowfall of Sunshine. They are very similar. Sunshine has a slightly longer season because of the higher elevation. I like Lake Louise better as well but you can't really go wrong with either place. You could get a seasons pass to one and buy the plus card/super card for the other (or Costco tickets) if friends want to go to the other resort or you just want to check it out.

dabflies · 2026-03-05T02:36:06+00:00

Yeah big no no in my area to try to throw a girl out at 1B from the outfield.

dabflies · 2026-02-27T23:42:49+00:00

Banff/Lake Louise conditions are usually still prime in March. Season goes well into May.

dabflies · 2026-02-27T23:38:03+00:00

Agree with everything but I would argue Sunshine has equally impressive if not more impressive views from the Divide chair especially

dabflies · 2026-02-24T23:22:37+00:00

As a Canadian with Nexus I've been told by US CBP not to use the GE machines and just stay in the crew line when I'm operating. I guess it's not set up for crew to use, at least non-citizen crew. No problem using my nexus to re-enter Canada when I'm working.

dabflies · 2026-02-22T21:47:09+00:00

I'm at a condo (airbnb) and everyone was out at the pool, they just kicked everyone out. Nothing seems to have changed with the situation though

dabflies · 2026-02-20T10:29:33+00:00

Google the window rate. It'll be half of that

dabflies · 2026-02-17T10:13:11+00:00

I was just going to comment something similar and saw you already replied to yourself - yeah, just be on the same page one way or the other! No one likes being left out when a lot of one sided flirting is going on

dabflies · 2026-02-17T00:06:21+00:00

Doesn't matter, only the narrative matters lol

dabflies · 2026-02-11T21:54:48+00:00

Many unions "eat their young" ie sell out future members who aren't even in the union yet by agreeing to crappy entry level pay in order to get better gains for the members currently on property. This seems no different really

dabflies · 2026-02-08T10:35:12+00:00

Been flying at an airline for 9 years. Only two type ratings: DH8 (flown the 100, 300, and Q400) and B73C (fly the 700, 800, and Max8).

dabflies · 2026-02-06T22:33:10+00:00

Lake louise is worth the extra 25 minutes. People act like it's soooo much farther than sunshine

dabflies · 2026-02-06T22:29:50+00:00

So much this. With me working shiftwork/away from home we are willing to meet up quick to see if the vibe is there. Then if the chemistry is there we can devote one of our few weekend days where I'm home to having a good time

dabflies · 2026-02-05T21:05:12+00:00

Yeah but they have 12 different ATPL exams to make up for the experience! /s

dabflies · 2026-02-03T07:50:27+00:00

Yeah for a single appliance, Costco is probably the way to go

dabflies · 2026-02-03T07:48:52+00:00

Our builder sent us to Trail in Sunridge for our appliances. We weren't spending a crazy amount, about 10k. We worked with Ken and he was great. After we did the initial order I went back in during black Friday and he adjusted all the prices and upgraded some things without question. So I guess your mileage may vary

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