Would you ski indoors?

[ski diva]

I know it's a weird question, but a group of former Disney and Universal Studios executives, designers, architects and engineers have teamed up to propose a new destination resort in Las Vegas featuring an indoor ski dome!

For me, one of the great things about skiing is being outside -- getting off the lift and enjoying the view from the top.

All the same, indoor skiing means skiing 365 days a year.

What do you think?

 

[tcarey]

I would do it for a mid-summer fix. Better than not sliding at all to me!! Of course it would have to be close by and not to exspensive!

T

 

[SnowHot]

Every three years we go to Vegas for a huge trade show for our business. I HATE casinos with a passion, and always insist on a motel with a great pool to relax by and take up the sunshine.
A ski dome would be like heaven for me on those trips.
I'd know where to find my husband and he'd know where to find me!:D

 

[snowflake]

The worlds largest indoor ski area is in Dubai.
You can check it out at www.skidubai.com.
It's pretty interesting, the only indoor black diamond run. If I lived in Dubai and had no snow i'd probably be there daily. I chuckle to think of what the slopes are like in there. All crowded with people who don't know how to ski, hardpack snow eeek. Almost like skiing in the east ! (J/K)

 

[SnowHot]

I chuckle to think of what the slopes are like in there. All crowded with people who don't know how to ski, hardpack snow eeek. Almost like skiing in the east ! (J/K)

I wonder if I'd be like skiing at Blue, with the snow cone slopes!
But That place looks really cool. Fun to try it once!

 

[ISki]

Dubai looks fun! I'd try it.

Wow, jacket, "trousers" and disposable socks provided!

Included in the price:
- Jacket
- Trousers
- Disposable socks
- Helmet for child. up to 13
- Skis, poles and boots or
- Snowboard and boots
- Access to slopes (except
for private lessons)

NOT included:
Hats and gloves for hygiene reasons

 

[dburdenbates]

Heck yeah, I'd do it. Especially if it's the only game in town. Did you see the new one that Dubai is building? What a trip!

The project consists of a dome - a steel structure - that will include a huge revolving ski slope, going through and around an artificial mountain range - created to emphasize the "Arctic Experience" effect. Two huge real-ice columns will mark the entrance to the dome. Within the dome, there will be all kind of Arctic experiences, ranging from Penguinarium, winter aquaria, snow castle, ice-rink, Arctic animals statues, 4-season aquaria, snowfall, sound and light effects, cold and warm bath spa and other facilities, an ice-bridge, a cable-lift, snow maze, ice-slide, polar bears, are some of the features that will be integrated into the development and attractions. It will also have a deluxe hotel, a shopping mall, restaurants, coffee shops and other retail outlets.