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Unfortunately for all of us, the slope designation system is more a guideline that a hard and fast rule. There is no scientific measurement as to what defines a gleen, blue, or black slope, so its up to each individual resort to determine for themselves, hence all the variation. So what may be a black slope in A-Basin may be a blue in Keystone, etc etc etc. There is even variation within each category; i've been down two different blue slopes in the same resort and found one to be way easier than another. PLUS there are mogul runs and groomed/ungroomed runs that can dramatically change the difficultly of the terrain (depending on your skills), so it can get pretty confusing up there. You might as well get used to it, consistency is not something you're gonna find in nature. Just go with the flow, develop your skills and you'll have a good time regar
I feel you frosty…I live in the bay area, CA, and I go up to Tahoe about once a week (a three hour drive) to ride, and it's been an AWESOME snow season so far!
because the entry to the lift is flat, so to try and shimmy your way onto the chair can be a little tricky, if not dangerous…but I've seen ppl get on the lift with both feet strapped in before, so its not impossible. But I sure wouldn't try it… 😆
Looks like you've got some Burton mission bindings, good choice!for the forward lean attachment (the first circle on the left), you need to pull down the silver tab until you hear a snap, the move the knob up or down to adjust it. When you reached your setting, push the silver tab up until it snaps in place. For the other two (the ankle strap and length adjuster), just remove the screws and move the straps up or down, there should be preset holes. When in place, put the screws back in…
Well, the way I understand it, the purpose of waxing is for the wax to penetrate the base of the board and fill in very small abrasions. Very little of the wax is supposed to stay on the surface, which is why after you apply the wax you remove as much of it as possible. So it doesnt really make sense (unless you have a super-sensitive sense of touch) that the board would have a “waxy feel” to it.But then again, I could be wrong…
I dont think you should rely on greyness by itself though, especially if you have an older board…i have one myself and its a little grey around the edges all the time, even after I wax it. As long as it feels relatively smooth to the touch, I think you're good to go…But my advice is when in doubt, WAX IT! better to spend a few extra bucks (or a little extra time) waxing then having a sucky day on the slopes. Plus, nothing bad ever came of over-waxing your board. The same cant be said of under-waxing… 🙂
I'm sure this is way late, but you can always take a lesson from scuba divers…spit on the inside of your googles, then smear it around a little bit. Not the nicest way, but as long as it works…Another helpful tip is to get some shaving cream foam, put a little on the inside of your goggles, then rub it in using a towel or cloth until it completely disappears (it may take a few minutes, but dont worry it'll go away after a while). That should prevent fog ups for a few days at least. Just try not to get any on the padding, that could create a mess.
Heavenly is definately one of the biggest in Lake Tahoe, (half the resort is in CA and other half in NV). I always have a great time when I go. I would say that its not for the hard core snowboarders though, the majority of the trails are for beginner/intermediates. You might wanna try Squaw Valley for a challenge.I messed up on the price of the pass, its actually $156 for 4 days, 😕 but still a good deal.The pass itself is thru either the city of Salt Lake or some company, but the $156 deal is a special thru Travelocity! If you buy the pass for 2 days or more they'll give you an additional day free. You have to purchase before 12/15/07, but the pass can be used any time during this season (but when you start using the pass it'll expire in 7 days). Here's where you can find it:http://activities.travelocity.com/nexres/activities/detail.cgi?src=1001040I have a season pass to Heavenly in Lake Tahoe, so I'll be up there most weekends (if i have the money). Also going for a week to Salt Lake City.Speaking of which, does anyone know any good resorts in the Salt Lake City area? I'm seriously thinking about buying a Super Pass, which includes four days at Snowbird, Alta, Solitude and Brighton, plus roundtrip bus fare for only $106! Sounds like a good deal, except for the fact that you cant snowboard at Atla 🙁 but 3 resorts in four days for that price is still pretty dam cheap.
Thanks a million frosty!!! I went to a resort on Lake Tahoe on Sunday and tried the advice you gave and I finally was able to do it!!! I even tried a few basic jumps and even a ramp and was actually able to pull it off (for the most part, when I cleared the ramp I got so excited that I fell 🙁 )You rock!PS: While there I saw a lot of bare patches. It was such a sad sight to see, to know that the season will soon be over… 🙁
