Size Friendly Ski Resort???
Amy Farrah Fowler
on 8/19/09 2:36 pm
on 8/19/09 2:36 pm
I started skiing again this past winter, after many years. I think that the main restrictions with skiing are your own limitations. I was still well into the "obese" BMI when I resumed skiing, and think it is very do-able, and wonderful exercise.
I don't know what kind of lifts are where you will go, but most don't have a bar that pulls down in front of you ( I've been on a few that do, but they were loooong, high lifts, not the norm), so that gives you as much room as you need to sit on the lift. The chairs are designed to seat 2-6, and if you need room, make sure there are only two of you lined up for the chair. Unless it's really crowded on the slopes, that won't be a problem.
There may be some other sorts of lifts on smaller slopes, that have a disk or bar to sit on, and they pull you along the ground. Those types you might want to ask if there is a weight limit, but like I said, they are usually limited to "bunny" type slopes.
Are there some other issues you were wondering about regarding size at the resort? The lifts were the only thing I could think of except maybe ski's, and if you rent, they ask for weight, height and experience level so they know how sturdy and rigid the skis need to be. Feel free to pm me if you have specific questions is could answer.
We loved it so much (and I was amazed I just picked it back up after 20 years) that we bought season passes, and plan to do that again this year.
I don't know what kind of lifts are where you will go, but most don't have a bar that pulls down in front of you ( I've been on a few that do, but they were loooong, high lifts, not the norm), so that gives you as much room as you need to sit on the lift. The chairs are designed to seat 2-6, and if you need room, make sure there are only two of you lined up for the chair. Unless it's really crowded on the slopes, that won't be a problem.
There may be some other sorts of lifts on smaller slopes, that have a disk or bar to sit on, and they pull you along the ground. Those types you might want to ask if there is a weight limit, but like I said, they are usually limited to "bunny" type slopes.
Are there some other issues you were wondering about regarding size at the resort? The lifts were the only thing I could think of except maybe ski's, and if you rent, they ask for weight, height and experience level so they know how sturdy and rigid the skis need to be. Feel free to pm me if you have specific questions is could answer.
We loved it so much (and I was amazed I just picked it back up after 20 years) that we bought season passes, and plan to do that again this year.
Amy Farrah Fowler
on 8/19/09 5:10 pm
on 8/19/09 5:10 pm
I don't usually do overnights, since we live in Western Washington, and are in easy driving of several nice resorts to the north or south.
When we have skied on overnights, it was in Jackson WY, Lake Tahoe CA, Sun Valley ID and Whistler BC, and all were pretty expensive. Those are worth the trip if you don't mind the travel and the cost though. If you try any of those places, I'd try to find others who want to go (and the more the merrier) and it's cheaper to rent a house or condo and share costs, as well as have a place to make meals so you don't have to eat out.
Skiing is a little pricey, and unfortunately it's a better deal if you just buy your own gear (which you want to rent at first, just to see what you like) and get a season pass. There is a pass they sell later in the season, which is mostly spring skiing that is much cheaper, and depending on how long the season is, can be a great deal (sometimes spring skiing is icy though). If your only going a time or two though, no season pass is worth it.
If you can ski mid-week, it's much less crowded, and they often have specials for students or seniors.
I would also look on line for the place your thinking of going, and see if they have any specials. Sometimes you can go to a certain store and get a half off coupon, or they may just discount certain days to get people there. Almost everyplace has some sort of specials.
We did manage to find a corporate package, where you can buy a set number of passes (like 50) for any Washington resort. It's a little cheaper, but still quite a commitment.
Sorry I don't know of any really cheap ways to go (unless you do cross country, since that's free). If any one posts any super bargains in reply to you, I'm gonna try it too!
When we have skied on overnights, it was in Jackson WY, Lake Tahoe CA, Sun Valley ID and Whistler BC, and all were pretty expensive. Those are worth the trip if you don't mind the travel and the cost though. If you try any of those places, I'd try to find others who want to go (and the more the merrier) and it's cheaper to rent a house or condo and share costs, as well as have a place to make meals so you don't have to eat out.
Skiing is a little pricey, and unfortunately it's a better deal if you just buy your own gear (which you want to rent at first, just to see what you like) and get a season pass. There is a pass they sell later in the season, which is mostly spring skiing that is much cheaper, and depending on how long the season is, can be a great deal (sometimes spring skiing is icy though). If your only going a time or two though, no season pass is worth it.
If you can ski mid-week, it's much less crowded, and they often have specials for students or seniors.
I would also look on line for the place your thinking of going, and see if they have any specials. Sometimes you can go to a certain store and get a half off coupon, or they may just discount certain days to get people there. Almost everyplace has some sort of specials.
We did manage to find a corporate package, where you can buy a set number of passes (like 50) for any Washington resort. It's a little cheaper, but still quite a commitment.
Sorry I don't know of any really cheap ways to go (unless you do cross country, since that's free). If any one posts any super bargains in reply to you, I'm gonna try it too!
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