MilkyWookiee
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Hey ladies, I'm currently planning a trip to park City for February and I'm in need of some advice as I've never skied out west before! We'll be flying out from NY, so my first question is, do I bring my own skis? I ski the Head Total Joys, so they're decently floaty but definitely not a true powder ski. I've demoed wider skis in the east, and have always felt like a puppy that's too big for her paws.
And if I do bring my skis, what about the logistics of getting them there? I don't currently own a ski bag or hard tube, so I'd love to hear your recommendations for how to keep my babies safe in cargo hold.
I've heard that you can check your skis and Boots as one item (I'm most likely flying Delta). If I pack smart, I'm pretty sure I can fill my boot bag with most of my clothes and then fit everything else in a carry on, but if my bags get lost and I have to ski in rental boots, there will be tears.
I'm assuming my helmet would potentially take a few good hits in the cargo hold, and I should carry it on for safe keeping?
And lastly, the most fun question, what to expect on snow! I'm assuming I won't encounter anything too alarming on the groomers, but what tips do you have for if and when I find myself in actual powder?
And if I do bring my skis, what about the logistics of getting them there? I don't currently own a ski bag or hard tube, so I'd love to hear your recommendations for how to keep my babies safe in cargo hold.
I've heard that you can check your skis and Boots as one item (I'm most likely flying Delta). If I pack smart, I'm pretty sure I can fill my boot bag with most of my clothes and then fit everything else in a carry on, but if my bags get lost and I have to ski in rental boots, there will be tears.
I'm assuming my helmet would potentially take a few good hits in the cargo hold, and I should carry it on for safe keeping?
And lastly, the most fun question, what to expect on snow! I'm assuming I won't encounter anything too alarming on the groomers, but what tips do you have for if and when I find myself in actual powder?