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Questions about the sport of skiing, how to take care of skis, and different competitive skiing events.

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Most popular ski resorts in France?

Les Arcs
La Plagne
Chamonix
The Three Valleys(Biggest linked ski resort in the world)
Val d'isere
Megeve
La Grave(All off Piste)
Portes Du Soleil(Biggest ski resort in the world)
Flaine

How dangerous is it to work in ski patrol?

It's not very dangerous. Ski patrollers undergo a lot of training. Safety is paramount in our line of work. Of course, since patrolling involves skiing, every year a few patrolers get injured in skiing and snowboarding accidents, but is comes with the territory.

When does ski season end in Washington?

The Ski season usually ends in Washington in April. At time the Ski season is usually dependent on the visitation and on the winter season.

If it takes a skier 1.7mins to ski down a 1.67km slope what is the velocity in kmh?

Velocity is distance over time. The distance is 1.67km, and it takes 1.7 minutes. However, the final result needs to be in km/hr and your time is in minutes, so convert to hours. 1.7 mins / 60 mins/hr = .0283 hours. Now, just plug in your data, remembering velocity is distance over time, so 1.67km/.0283hrs = 59 km/h.

Repair lange ski boots heel plate replace?

I e-mailed Lange for broken heel pieces and this was my response;

I'm sorry but we have exhausted our supply and they are no longer available.

Keith Myers

Rossignol Group Service Manager USA

Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Roxy Alpine

From: Les Walsh [mailto:lwalsh583@hotmail.com]

Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 9:19 AM

To: info Dynastar

Subject: Replacement Parts for Lange Boots

I own a pair of Lange ski boots size 13, and recently the plastic heel pieces broke off. They are MID 56 Mid System boots, men's size 13. There is a 342 mm mark by the heel. I have attached two photos. Please let me know if I am able to order two of these heel pieces from you.

Thank you,

Les Walsh

In Re: How would you like to buy a car and be told later there were no replacement parts available? That's how I felt after this response and probably would not buy their products again if they can't back them up with parts. Not everyone can afford to run out and spend what they want for new boots these days...

What is the international trail marking system for skiers?

Europe level North America LevelGreen (only used in some countries i.e. France, Andorra and Sweden) VERY Easy Green Beginner

Blue Beginner Blue Intermediate

Red Intermediate Black Hard

Black Expert Double Black Expert Only

NONE N/A Very Occasionally Triple black EXTREME

Who are the most famous German skiers?

Rosi Mittermeier (1976 Olympics) and Maria Riesch (2010 Olympics)

Rosi's son is currently on the German men's alpine team, though his last name is not Mittermeier. Maria is best friends with Lindsey Vonn of the US: they manage to compete with each other and still be on speaking terms.

What is the best way to wash Columbia ski pants?

The best way to wash Columbia ski pants are: empty the pockets of the pants, use stain pre treatment to remove any stains ahead of time, use a mild detergent to wash in cold water.

Is there really a smoke shack at Brighton Ski Resort in Utah if so can you tell me where it is?

No. This is a hoax. If it existed once then it doesn't any more, because if you heard about it then the police have too.

Sounds like a brilliant idea for a police sting operation, Get all the junkies in one place then pounce on them then chuck them all in a steel and concrete room.

Do something better with your life than wasting billions of taxpayers money cleaning up your pointless mess.

What does the word mishap mean?

Mishap means an unfortunate accident

Which items are used in ski racks?

The Ski Lifts are usually made of steel, concrete, and metal fiber just to mention a few. They are also made up of ropes.

Can you wax your skis with car wax?

Yes. Ski wax isn't magic, it's just wax and you can use pretty much any wax, though it it may not work as well. I've used turtle wax on by snowboard many times. I'll generally rub some turtle wax on my board before I snowboard and it works well. I have a snowboard that hasn't been waxed in ten years and I waxed it with turtle wax and it worked great.Before I tutrle waxed it it was totally unridable, ice and snow immediately clung to the board but6 after the turtle was I was able to ride for the rest of the day without trouble. It doesn't work as well as specially formulated wax, but it helps to protect the wax on your board and extend the life of the wax job.

What does last mean in ski boot?

The "last" is the width of the forefoot of the ski boot. Generally a 98mm is narrow, 102mm is medium and anything over is wide or high volume

Who is tom wallisch?

Tom Wallisch is a very good, smooth freestyle skier. He got discovered by winning the super-unknown contest in 2009. He has many videos on youtube.

What is the most difficult part of freestyle skiing?

Depends on what event of Freestyle Skiing it is.

The constant movement of the legs in the Moguls.

The tricks are the hardest in Aerials.

And getting a good start in Ski Cross.

How late in the year can you ski in the US?

You can ski year -round in the USA if you are willing to hike and "earn your turns." If you are referring to lift-served skiing on groomed trails, Timberline Lodge at Mount Hood, OR provides lift served skiing right up to Labor Day. They close in September, but not because of lack of snow, but rather a lack of skiers. It also give them an opportunity to perform certain maintenance tasks that are usually done in the off-season. Other areas offer late season skiing into early summer. Arapahoe Basin in Colorado has been known to remain open until July 4th, and Mt. Bailey snowcat skiing in Southern Oregon will also remain open until July following winters with deep snow. In the eastern USA, hike-to terrain on Mt. Washington, NH usually permits skiing well into June, and some hardy souls have made turns on ice that has lingered into July. Lift served skiing in the east is sometimes available into early May at Bretton Woods resort in NH. Skiing will soon be available year-round, indoors at the New Jersey Meadowlands Xanadu complex. Outdoor skiing is also available year-round to students at Texas A & M, who ski on a plastic slope known as "Mt. Aggie." www.skiernet.com

How do you calculate World Cup points?

There is a simple formula for calculating the standings in the World Cup. A win counts as 3 points, a draw counts as 1 point and a loss is 0.