Ski back issues from January 2003:
Your call.(from the top)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Last spring, I had a skiing epiphany. It was the final day of the 2002 Nastar National Championships in Park City, Utah, and race organizers had set a full-on GS that began on a steep, icy slope. There were 910 racers in all, ranging in age from 2 to 82. The three-day event was billed as ...
A bum's life.(lift lines)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Mr. Hogen, I read with interest your column (Out of the Blue, November 2002) and it occurred to me that I, too, must be a ski bum. After all, I skied 104 nights last ski season. Since I can no longer afford a season pass, I have developed a system to take advantage of the beauty and ...
Dream big, go big.(lift lines)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2003; ... I truly enjoyed Warren Miller's reflections on his early career ("Success ... Overnight," November 2002). There are few individuals who would continue to follow their dream when faced with adversity those early days. That old-time vaudeville performer gave Miller great advice, ...
Lesson to learn.(lift lines)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Imagine if Franz Fuchsberger could have worked as an independent professional and paid Vail 15 percent of his earnings, instead of trying to live off the small percentage he got from Vail ("Ski School Revolution,' Ski Life, November 2002). He would have been able to keep teaching full ...
Use your head.(lift lines)(Letter to the Editor)
Jan 01, 2003; ... I agree that a helmet is an important piece of equipment and should be in everyone's gear-bag ("Head Case," September 2002). However, I would like to correct an obvious misconception: A helmet is not a "one-time investment." In fact, a helmet is designed ...
Zane Holmquist is the executive chef at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Deer Valley, Utah.(For the Record)(Correction Notice)
Jan 01, 2003 ... * Zane Holmquist is the executive chef at the Stein Eriksen Lodge ...
Wintergreen Resort is in Wintergreen, Va.(For the Record)(Correction Notice)
Jan 01, 2003 ... * Wintergreen Resort is in Wintergreen, Va. Its ...
Factory flight: America's flag-draped skimaker celebrates 40 years as a U.S. icon--With one catch. Now watch others follow.(ski life)(K2 Corp.)
Jan 01, 2003; ... K2, the renowned red, white and blue ski company based on the almost mystical Vashon Island, Wash., kicked off its fifth decade this fall with a catchy marketing campaign that recalled its irreverent past--and proclaimed itself an "American Classic" Few diehard K2 skiers would quibble with ...
Hollywood North II: when celebrities head to the high country, where do they go? It might surprise you.(News)(Whistler, British Columbia)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Whistler, B.C. Move over, Aspen. Sayonara, Sun Valley. Whistler, B.C., located two hours above "Hollywood North" (a.k.a. Vancouver), is now known for more than its twin 5,000-foot mountains, killer steeps and never-sleep base village: It was recently named the No. 1 Celebrity ...
Must-ski TV.(ski life News)(Mountain Life)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... The editors of SKI Magazine will be featured on CNN Headline News this season, providing insights on living the good life in the mountains. The 90-second vignettes, called Mountain Life, will cover the essentials of getting the most out of your ...
Hot dog ... the anniversary.(News)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Twenty years ago, if you entered a theater to see Hot Dog ... The Movie, you exited a skier for life. A Hollywood cast and crew settled in Squaw Valley, Calif., for 52 days, not knowing hey would produce the ultimate sex-and-party ski flick. "It's still popular because it comes from a ...
Glen Plake.(People)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2003; ... QA He was on skis at age 2, scammed his first season pass the next year and broke his fibula at 5. Undaunted, Glen Plake eventually qualified for the World Cup mogul tour in the early 1980s, but never got a start bib because of his unconventional approach. While colleagues took the zipper ...
The professor: a friend taught me how to ski. When I turn, my whole body twists. Can old habits be broken after 10 years?(Ask The Experts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It happens all the time: Well-intending friends and relatives instill bad habits that can last a lifetime. That's why I'm such a strong advocate of professional ski instruction. It takes work and practice to undo bad muscle-memory. On your next ski trip, spring for a private lesson to ...
The gear geek: I keep seeing the term "damp" in ski reviews. What's so great about damp skis?(Ask The Experts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Skis encounter all sorts of bumps and ripples that set them chattering. A ski that rattles is difficult to control: As you attempt to set an edge and carve a clean arc, the ski jumps out of its groove and skids. Manufacturers dampen these vibrations, usually with rubber (also with ...
The trainer: help! My neck and shoulders always get tight when I ski.(Ask The Experts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... First, warm up. When we're cold, we tense our shoulders and neck and draw our arms in to reduce surface area. Walking or jogging will raise your core temperature and boost circulation. Also, dress correctly, with a base, middle and outer layer, each made of performance fabrics. Next, get ...
Forever young: ski bumming has nothing to do with age, and everything to do with attitude.(Essay)(Ruth DeSousa)(Biography)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It was there, at the top of the Mineral Basin lift at Snowbird, Utah, that I discovered eternal youth. The lesson came, as these things sometimes do, because a woman caught my eye. Everything about her was beautiful--the way she approached a turn, the way she came to a crisp stop at the ...
Short skis vs. long.(Forum)
Jan 01, 2003; ... ski downsizing is a blessing--and it's here to stay. ANDY BIGFORD The gentleman to the right is my role model, the most accomplished ski journalist in North America. But when it comes to 21st century ski sizing, John may be a toe piece shy of a full binding: He's ...
One cool website.(in my view)(New England Lost Ski Areas Project (nelsap.org))(Column)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Interest in skiing's heritage is picking up. A half-dozen ski resort histories were published this past autumn. Utah and Vermont have both recently opened new ski museums at a cost of several million dollars. Membership in the New England Ski Museum has grown by 50 percent in the past five ...
Celeb chasing.(out of the blue)(skiing with celebrities)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It has been my privilege to ski with some of the greatest skiers of my generation. This despite the fact that the acme of my competitive career was a first-place finish in the Breckenridge town obstacle-course race in 1973--an event that somehow eluded media attention. So it is with all ...
Charming & cheap: good deals on desirable digs are hard to come by, but these inns fit the bill. Here are 10 inns where you'll sleep well knowing you saved a bundle. (Sanny Skier) traveler).
Jan 01, 2003; ... Blame it on the unsteady economy, but a lot us are looking harder than ever for value. So here are 10 places that we think are great, without being expensive. These aren't roadside motels or cheap condos. They're a select group of inns and B&B'S with character, where most of the rooms can ...
Pemberton, B.C.: rising real estate prices and overdevelopment are driving Whistler/Blackcomb locals 23 miles north to this small farming and logging town.(Ski Town)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It is one of B.C.'s oldest communities. Yet, until only recently, it was one of its most isolated. An early supply depot for the gold-seekers pouring into the interior of the province in the 1860s, the sleepy little village of Pemberton didn't get road access to Vancouver for another ...
La Tour.(Dining)(Restaurant Review)
Jan 01, 2003; ... VAIL, COLO. Four years ago, Paul Ferzacca and his wife, Lourdes (he cooks, she's "the boss"), took over La Tour. Inspired by restaurants they had visited in Provence, they painted the walls burgundy, blue and sunflower yellow, turned a brick patio with a river-rock fireplace ...
Simple pleasures.(What's Cooking)(Stakeout Grill & Bar)(Restaurant Review)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Getting to the Stakeout Grill & Bar is simple. Follow Highway 68 south past Ranchos de Taos and turn left at the cowboy hat. At the top of the road, the restaurant's low-lying, white adobe exterior stands out in stark contrast against views of the Rio Grande Gorge State Park and Kachina ...
Daystarters.(Dining)(breakfasts)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... * Hawaiian roots show up in favorites like Lava Java Mochas, Honolulu Hula and Haole's Revenge @ THE BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY, Park City, Utah * Mocha lattes, pineapple-strawberry-banana smoothies and lox cream ...
Sky hotel.(Inn of the Month)(Hotel Review)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Aspen regulars remember this as the Aspen Club Lodge. One foot in the door, and they'll know better. The understated exterior remains, still steps from the gondola at the base of Ajax, but with new ownership, the interior has taken on an entirely different character. The ...
Red River N.M.: Taos and its legendary steeps may be just a couple of ridgelines away, but low-key Red River gives novices and families what they want.(Little Gems)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It snowed during the night. It was not a deep storm, but a cold arctic breakout that swept down the east side of the Rockies and spilled into Red River, N.M. Six inches of powder sparkles beneath Red River's summit Copper Chair. This is Mardi Gras week, when skiers from Louisiana, Texas ...
Book it now! these deals are exclusive to SKI magazine readers.(exclusive Ski Deals)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Jan 01, 2003 ... <Pre> Book it now!: These deals are exclusive to SKI magazine readers WHERE BIG SKY, MONT. WHEN April 6-April 20 WHAT Four day's skiing, five nights' lodging in a first-class room at the ski-in, ski-out Huntley Lodge, ...
A cut above.(Don't Miss)(Snow Sculpting Championship)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... January brings a different kind of carving to Breckenridge, Colo., when artists from around the world come to compete in the Snow Sculpting Championship (Jan. 28-Feb. 2). Sculptors transform ...
Plug in for ease.(know this)(online travel services)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It's hard to remember how we ever got by without the Internet. It makes everything--from communicating to banking, fact-finding to planning travel--so much easier. And now, two ski-specific travel sites make booking a ski vacation even simpler. The first is brought to you by ...
Travelhit.(online travel arrangements)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003 ... In 2002, 96 million travelers were online, 66 percent of whom used the Internet to make travel plans, ...
The top 6 for families: from SKI schools to teen centers, a handful of resorts manage to please the whole clan. Here are SKI's picks for family fun, East and West.(skifamily)
Jan 01, 2003; ... What makes a resort truly "family-friendly"? One thing is clear: It's not just about the kids. Sure, good family resorts cater to children with excellent ski schools, special programs, fun events and all sorts of surprises. But the best of them also know how to keep mom and dad happy. They ...
Deep devotion: pity those poor ski photographers, spending countless hours toiling in powder snow up to their ears to bring you the goods. And if their models manage to smile through the hardship? Well, that's because they're true pros. Let them be an inspiration to us all.(Brief Article)(Cover Story)
Jan 01, 2003 ... Why she's smiling: Alta's open, and the road from Salt Lake is still closed. skier Megan Brown shooter Lee Cohen Whitewater, B.C., gets 480 annual inches. Nearby Nelson is said to be a hotbed of draft-dodgers. Coincidence? skier Mike Laidman shooter Dave ...
Earl's Mount Olympus: publicity-shy Earl holding reflects on the Olympian role Snowbasin, Utah, played in hosting the 2002 Winter Games--and reveals his vision for the world's best village-less ski area.(Earl Holding)(Interview)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It has been six weeks since the world gathered in Salt Lake City for the 2002 Winter Olympics. On this late March morning at Snowbasin, a few, final details evoke images of Bode Miller's incredible recovery in the combined and Picabo Street's final Olympic run. While the Olympic flags ...
The resort that time forgot: a rare ski area that's not in a hurry, Red Mountain, B.C., refuses to abandon its hardcore roots. Lucky you.
Jan 01, 2003; ... Time has barely touched Red Mountain. Sure there are a few more condos at the base. And the abandoned foundations of an uncompleted hotel squat forlornly by the main parking lot. But everything else is pretty much the same as when I last skied here five years ago. In fact, it's ...
Don't be a technique dork.(ski techniques)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Even the best skiers make mistakes, although some are more blatant than others. Blatant mistakes make a ski instructor think, "I can't wait to fix this person!" But with a few tips, we can cure a lot of our technique maladies. Here we explore classic mistakes made by skiers at all levels, ...
A picture of health: don't let sickness keep you off your skis. Take these seven steps to boost your immune system and leave winter bugs out in the cold.(Healthy Skier)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Cold and flu season is like a game of roulette: You never know when your number is up. But it doesn't have to be a game of chance. By learning how to boost your immune system, you can stack the deck to ward off winter bugs. A strong immune system is especially important for ...
Bouncing back: if despite your best efforts, a bug breaks through your defenses, here's how to tell whether you're ready to return to the slopes.(Healthy Skier)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... * Use the "Neck Rule": If symptoms are below the neck--wheezing, mucus-producing coughs, nausea, body aches--you need more recovery time. But if you're without a fever and only have symptoms from the neck up, like scratchy throat, runny nose and sneezing, you're probably ready for moderate ...
Slope sight.(fitbits)(Corneal Refractive Therapy)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... If glasses or contacts are cramping your slope style, a process recently approved by the FDA could be the solution. Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT) uses special contact lenses to reshape your cornea while you sleep, offering a ...
Stretching the truth.(fitbits)(stretching exercises)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Stretching has gotten a bad rap lately, thanks to a recent study by an Australian research team that concluded it doesn't prevent injuries or reduce soreness. But the study does not apply to skiers, says Nick Komas, a physician at the Lake Tahoe Orthopaedic Institute. The researchers ...
Parallel power: shaped skis love to arc if you engage both edges. So why not drop the dreaded A-frame and learn how to make clean turns?(Turning Points)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... EVEN WORLD-CLASS athletes are constantly refining their technique. For years my trainers told me, "Don't A-frame. Be simultaneous." I tried to not let my inside knee drop, but I didn't fully understand my bad habit until I saw myself on video taken at the Battle of the Ski Schools. ...
Hangtag 101.(Style)(ski clothing construction)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Have you ever read the library of mini-magazines that hangs off new ski clothes? Have you wondered why there are often three or four tags on one jacket? Like movie credits, everyone involved in the production of the garment gets mentioned. Companies also use hangtags to educate consumers ...
Marriott on the move: with the muscle of a 2,200-property network, one of the world's largest hoteliers is coming to a ski resort near you.(mountain life)
Jan 01, 2003; ... It's been anything but smooth sailing in the turbulent waters of the lodging industry, but the Good Ship Marriott is finding the climate in the high country just fine, thank you. The massive hotelier is introducing no less than four new ski-oriented resorts this year--two at Beaver Creek, ...
Four Seasons: Jackson Hole, Wyo.(Hot Property)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... This is ski country's first Four Seasons Resort and a step up for retro Jackson Hole. Scheduled to open next ski season, the project will combine three Four Seasons offerings: the Residence Club, the Private Residence Club and the hotel. The Residence Club offers 40 two-and ...
Iron Mountain Forge: handmade iron pieces complemented with wood and stone create eye-catching furniture.(Design File)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... Bill, Mitch and J.T. Craft have a fitting last name. They are gifted blacksmiths, innovative furniture designers and owners of Iron Mountain Forge, located in Sheridan, Wyo. The brothers have been crafting furniture for 21 years, and strive to create pieces that are simple yet unique. ...
Transactions.(mountain life)(Public Notice)
Jan 01, 2003 ... WHITEFISH, MONT. Fully furnished and ski-in/ski-out, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers 6,325 square feet, plus a 2-car garage. Amenities include floor-to-ceiling windows and a river rock fireplace. LIST PRICE $1.51 million SALE PRICE $1.51 million ...
2002 / (pipe) 2003 mountain travel guide.(Directory)
Jan 01, 2003 ... THE BALSAMS-NH The Balsams Grand Resort Hotel A 15,000 acre private estate in NH's White Mountains. A family friendly four seasons destinations. Snow sports include: alpine skiing, boarding, x-c skiing, snowshoeing & skating. American plan rates includes; activities, ...
Challenge Mountain, Mich.: catering to special-needs skiers, Challenge Mountain levels the playing field.(ski mw)
Jan 01, 2003; ... When 11-year-old Dakota Hawkins of Petoskey, Mich., takes on Challenge Mountain, she wants to ski fast and ski bumps. But if you ask her what she likes most about Challenge Mountain, she'll beam: "It's my friends." Dakota, a regular here, uses an adaptive device called a bi-ski, ...
Sleeping in.(ski mw)(52 Strafford)(Brief Article)
Jan 01, 2003; ... 52 Strafford, An Irish Guesthouse 30 miles from Sunburst, Wis. Ireland is best known for its hospitality, charm and beauty. But you don't need to travel thousands of miles for it. Just visit 52 Stafford, a traditional Irish manor in Plymouth, Wis. The charmingly ...
Caberfae peaks, Mich.: Caberfae offers a combination of old and new--but the skiing remains pure and simple.(ski mw)
Jan 01, 2003 ... At a time when many regional resorts are piling on the glitz and aspiring to imitate Deer Valley, Caberfae has remained constant to its theme--skiing, pure and simple. It's the Alta of the Midwest. "It's a skiers' resort, not too fancy but very functional" says Caberfae regular Bob Medema ...
Dining out.(ski mw)(New Glarus Hotel Restaurant)(Restaurant Review)
Jan 01, 2003; ... New Glarus Hotel Restaurant (20 miles from Tyrol Basin) To continue the Swiss Alps theme after a day of skiing at Tyrol Basin, stop by the New Glarus Hotel Restaurant. The Bernese-style architecture in this restored landmark is prominent, featuring carved beams and ...
Sunburst, Wis.: a burst of sunlight creates a constant burst of cheer at this beginners' favorite in Kewaskum.(ski mw)
Jan 01, 2003; ... The friendly, relaxed atmosphere at Sunburst Ski Area is apparent before you ever hit the lifts. People are happy to be here. The lift operators are friendly, and the girl at the ticket window was genuinely thrilled when I told her that I had made the 80-mile drive from Madison and equally ...
Warren Miller: impasse in a crevasse.(skier falls through crevasse)
Jan 01, 2003; ... The tram was crowded this morning as it climbed rapidly in the clear blue French sky. The 22 inches of new powder snow had gotten everyone in town up early. Waiting in line took longer than normal because of the early birds with inside connections. The Super Chamonix upper tram ...