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Well, it certainly is expensive. Isn’t everything these days? In an absolute sense, depending upon one’s particular financial situation, it may be just too much. No argument there. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably the type that isn’t going to give up an active lifestyle that you enjoy, no matter what. So, in a relative sense, how does skiing compare to some other forms of recreation?
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Gore-Tex, we’ve all heard of it, but what exactly is it, and do we really need it? It has become almost a generic term for a line of advanced technology fabric systems, that when it comes to ski jackets and pants, is one reason why “shells” are now so popular. Because of materials like Gore-Tex, layering, or the ability to add or shed inner layers, translates to all day comfort. Since the outer shell is your first line of defense, it only makes sense to choose something that will not only keep you warm, but also cool. Thankfully, some relatively new high-tech fabrics known as microporous membranes provide just the solution.
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While bindings aren’t nearly as sexy to talk about as skis or boots, they are your direct connection to the ski and the only piece of gear, besides a helmet, that is engineered with your safety as the foremost concern. Like everything else these days, they have become ever more complicated with a confusing array of applications, styles, and choices. Modern binding designs now accommodate a variety of different on-hill applications. These designs offer a range of boot movement from none on alpine bindings, to always on telemark bindings, and everything in between. So to help sort it all out, consult Binding Tech 101 and become the expert!
Alpine Din Binding
You are likely most familiar with standard alpine “Din” style bindings. These bindings are designed to offer zero boot mobility and have independent heel and toe pieces which are either mounted flat or integrated. This means they are screwed directly onto the ski or mounted on a sliding platform or track integrated into the ski and sold as a package by the manufacturer. There are pros and cons for each. Flat mount can be lighter, tighter, closer to the ski, and you can use the binding of your choice. Integrated bindings can usually offer a bit of fore/aft mounting flexibility and no drilling means easy set-up, easy to move, and easy to sell with no holes. As far as height off the ski goes, height is considered good and riser plates are sometimes added on narrow carving skis for added leverage and to avoid “boot out” where the edge of the boot can actually come in contact with the snow at high edge angles. Lower is usually considered better on wider skis.
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We tend to stay away from chocolate or carob because it’s too sweet and tastes more like a candy bar and tends to easily melt in your pocket or pack. Clif has some good non-chocolate flavors and you can usually find them for $1 each at the grocery store.
Shopping at the City Market in Breckenridge, we came across Peanut Butter Crunch Energy Bars by Simple Truth. Simple Truth is the house brand at Kroger stores and you would also find them at Fry’s Markets and Smith’s Food Stores. At $.75 each, they caught our attention.
Ever wonder how steep the slope is you’re skiing or riding? There’s a good chance it’s not even close to how steep you think it is.
