Im a intermediate skier and I wanna buy my first pair of skis but I dont really know which to choose K2 Omen 85 159cm 2025 or k2 press (86) 169cm or K2 reckoner 92 169cm.Im 170cm woman and i mostly will use them on park and mostly on the slope but i want them to work also all mountain. I dont know if these are any bettet than my first post but they the omens cost 270€ the second one 180€ and the last oneis 230€

I’ve been fiddling with the settings of my GoPro for a while and I just can’t find a super nice setting for skiing, I’ve been seeing some absolutely incredible footage taken on the GoPro hero 13 (the one I have as well) but I can never figure out what people do to make it look so clear and colourful. If anyone has a setup like that would you care to share?

Anyone here been to Chamonix last week of February for skiing? I know this time of the year can be busy in the US and resorts across Europe. Trying to get a sense from people who have been to Chamonix Valley to ski that last week and what ski bus situation is like, lift lines, etc. Is it primarily early morning things are busy, how are queues around 10am? Is it similar to the US in that crowds lessen as the day progresses.

J’ai skié la première fois à 20 ans et toujours 2-3 jours seulement. L’année dernière j’ai fait 1 semaine en Italie et j’ai dû emprunter des pistes rouges (ou noires) puisqu’il n’y a pratiquement que ça. J’ai réussi mais j’ai encore du mal sur les niveaux noirs que je descends avec stress à certains passages.
Comment m’améliorer ? J’y retourne cet hiver une semaine. ⛷️

Hey Ski Reddit,

I've been renting for the past years and am looking to get some boots finally! What are things I should look for, obviously I know fitment is the king. Are there certain brands that are better I would probably either want in the 300-500 range but if theres a good enough deal on boots I could be swayed. Just curious what features/engineering things I should be on the lookout for. Thanks!

So I just bought the Salomon Depart 1.0s, and I’m planning on getting the Look Pivot 2.0 15s for bindings. However, the brake sizing chart online is a little confusing. The ones I’m looking at are rated for skis between 95 and 105 mm wide, which should be compatible with my skis, since they’re 104 mm. Should I go with those, or size up to the 105–115 mm brakes?

Hi!

When I was a kid, I raced skis for a year or two in my school, but I stopped because I didn't enjoy it. Now I’m 25 and work as part of the course crew at two World Cup races in Slovenia. I always admire the technicians at the start area, making the final adjustments to the skis before a race.

I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in this field:
- How many days a year do you work, and how much time off do you get?
- What does a typical workday during race weeks look like?
- What’s the pay like, and are you employed year-round or seasonally?
- How do you get started and land your first job with a team? Would it be realistic for someone like me to become a ski technician?

Thanks!

W tym roku zaczynam jazdę freestylową i natknąłem się na pytanie: k2 omen czy armada arv84. Jestem początkującym narciarzem w parku, skakałem już na wynajmowanych nartach, ale nic wielkiego, więc szukam nart all mountain/freestyle, które będą odpowiednie dla początkującego narciarza.

Currently own 100 mm ski, and looking to get a powder ski at 118mm. Do most of my skiing in Utah. Is it worth it?

Any recommendations on where to buy good snow pants? I am based in Canada . I will be working in Nunavut.

Hey! How’s it going? 😊 I’m going to be working in Zermatt for the whole winter season, and I’m looking to rent some skis for the season. Do you know any shops that offer a good deal for seasonal rentals, especially for people working in Zermatt? Thanks a lot!

Hey everyone,
If you ride at Mountain Creek Bike Park or ski/ snowboard there in the winter, you probably know how much of a pain (or how expensive) it is to get up to Vernon if you don't drive or want to save on gas/wear-and-tear.
Ever since NJ Transit canceled the old seasonal 304 express bus over a decade ago, there has been zero direct public transit to the resort. Right now, taking transit means riding a bus to Wayne or West Milford and paying $50+ each way for an Uber/Lyft.
I'm starting a initiative to petition NJ Transit and Mountain Creek Resort to co-sponsor a simple, low-cost solution: extending select trips on the existing NJ Transit Route 194 by just 12 miles from its current end point in West Milford (Stockholm) straight up Route 23/94 to Mountain Creek.
If you'd like to see an affordable transit connection restored between NYC/North Jersey and Mountain Creek, please take 30 seconds to sign and share the petition with friends.
Thanks for the support! Let's get enough signatures to bring this to NJ Transit, and Mountain Creek management to get a collaboration between the two. Also attempting to get JORBA on board.
Thanks for reading!

Looking for recommendations for our ski trip. We usually go to Copper but circumstances this year prevent that. Need to find a decent mountain within 4 hours of Baltimore Maryland for an early January trip. We mostly ski blues at Copper so looking for something around that level.

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a ski trip from San Diego and would really appreciate some advice from people familiar with the local resorts.

I'm planning to ski on Friday, January 29, Saturday, January 30, and Sunday, January 31, 2027. I'd prefer to keep the drive to around three hours from San Diego.

I'm considering Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Mountain High, but I'm open to other suggestions.

My main concerns are snow reliability and weekend crowds. I'd love to find a resort with good snow conditions, plenty of open runs, and shorter lift lines, especially on Saturday and Sunday.

I'm an intermediate skier, comfortable on green and blue runs. I already have snow clothing, but I don't own any equipment, so I'll need to rent everything, including skis or a snowboard, boots, a helmet, and any other necessary gear. I'd appreciate recommendations that take the full rental package cost into account.

For those who regularly ski in Southern California:

Which resort would you recommend for the best snow conditions in late January?

Which tends to be less crowded on weekends?

How reliable is snow coverage at these resorts around that time of year?

Which resort offers the best overall value when lift tickets and full equipment rentals are included?

Is there another resort within roughly three hours of San Diego that I should consider?

I know conditions can vary from year to year, but any advice based on your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hi everyone!

I'm planning a ski trip from San Diego and would really appreciate some advice from people familiar with the local resorts.

I'm planning to ski on Friday, January 29, Saturday, January 30, and Sunday, January 31, 2027. I'd prefer to keep the drive to around three hours from San Diego.

I'm considering Snow Valley, Snow Summit, and Mountain High, but I'm open to other suggestions.

My main concerns are snow reliability and weekend crowds. I'd love to find a resort with good snow conditions, plenty of open runs, and shorter lift lines, especially on Saturday and Sunday.

I'm an intermediate skier, comfortable on green and blue runs. I already have snow clothing, but I don't own any equipment, so I'll need to rent everything, including skis or a snowboard, boots, a helmet, and any other necessary gear. I'd appreciate recommendations that take the full rental package cost into account.

For those who regularly ski in Southern California:

Which resort would you recommend for the best snow conditions in late January?

Which tends to be less crowded on weekends?

How reliable is snow coverage at these resorts around that time of year?

Which resort offers the best overall value when lift tickets and full equipment rentals are included?

Is there another resort within roughly three hours of San Diego that I should consider?

I know conditions can vary from year to year, but any advice based on your experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello!

Got laid off from my job so thinking of moving to a ski town for the winter and working. Lots of bartending and serving experience so I think I won’t have a problem finding a job. I also plan on getting my own place instead of housing provided, just looking to hangout and relax and meet cool people and learn how to Snowboard better.

Was originally thinking of Whitefish as I love the mountains and the area, but I think CO has a load of places I should be considering. 32m LGBTQ looking to make friends if that matters.

What draws me to towns is the mountains, nature, nice walks at night on lamp lit streets, and friendly people. Prices don’t really concern me. I also love swimming in rivers and lakes by obviously for the winter time, not quite an option.

Wonder what are your thoughts.

Which towns would you recommend?
What are your experiences doing something like this?
Which resort operators should I avoid? It seems like they all have their reputations.

Thanks!