If you stay in or close to Washington State and like to ski or snowboard you could visit Crystal Mountain. It has an elevation of just over seven thousand feet and a drop of over three thousand feet. Crystal Mountain actually sits below Mount Rainier, which has an elevation of over 14 thousand feet. Mostly between the winter months of November and April it is normal for 7 feet of snow to fall on Crystal Mountain.
Packing for a ski vacation could be difficult especially if you have to take a flight. Lots and lots of airlines these days are charging for additional bags and particularly for the heavier ones. It is not unheard of for travellers to pay as much as their flight ticket in extra baggage charges. If you reckon you are going to have to travel with a lot of stuff with you on a holiday it would be a better idea to go with the flight company with the greatest baggage allowance or one that provides cheaper charges.
In this installment of our learn to ski guide we look at safety.
In this installment of our learn to ski guide we look at planning a skiing trip.
Anyone with bigger calves has probably had to deal with the disappointment and frustration that comes from looking for wide leg boots in regular shoe stores. Whether you’re an athlete with a lot of muscle, built with heavier calves than the average person, or plus sized, you’re probably sick of dealing with tight boots and zippers that break all too easily.