Now that the ski season is more than half way over why not try renting a demo ski from skibutlers. the selection is top notch and as your know the technology in recent years is ever changing. if you are exploring buying new skis for next season what a better way to try them out. the team here at skibutlers will personally deliver the ski to your hotel, condo, house, or your place of your choosing. good luck and enjoy the slopes.
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Having a GPS unit while skiing or snowboarding can be a very useful tool out on the slopes. Not only do GPS units give you your exact location, but they also allow you to track your speed, distance, elevation, and bearing. Many people use GPS devices to keep track of their progress while they ski. Some GPS units even come with heart rate montiors that allow them to track their excercise, while out on the slopes. Other uses included "marking" your favorite/secret powder stashes on the mountain. A useful website for viewing GPS data is www.gpsvisulizer.com . This website allows you to tranfer all of your GPS data and convert it to Googel Earth. There are several features on the site that allow you to see the GPS data on a very simple color coded Google Earth map. GPS units are becoming very popular on mountains, even in the winter. DT
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If you are coming into Vail or Baver Creek for the first two weeks of February you may want to think again. This time can be just as busy as Christmas. If you are coming to rent skis make sure you rent skis ahead of time because the skis may be rented out or the time you are looking for a delivery may by booked. Another thing you may want to book is valet parking at the resorts to avoid the huge parking issue in the valley. If you can avoid this busy time you will avoid the crowds and the high prices.
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A very popular and common question that people coming out to the mountains want to know is if they have never been on the mountain before, what should they do ski or snowboard? I feel that there is a simple answer to this question. If someone is only going to have a couple of days on the mountain than I would recommend skiing over snowboarding. Most people find it easier to get the basics with skiing before they do with snowboarding. I am not saying that skiing is easier than snowboaring but in terms of making it down the mountain, beginners find it easier to make it down on skis than a board. This does not mean that snowboarding is impossilbe and nobody should try it. There is nothing wrong with it other than you have to expect to be frustrated the first day. This goes for skiing as well. Bottom line is that on your first day on the mountain you are going to fall.....alot. This is totally normal and should not deter people from trying it. You will get better and fall less and thus spend more time having fun and less time getting frustrated.
JS
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Skibutlers is a great service that takes the hassle out of renting skis. It is great for out of town people who are not too familiar with the resort. The employee is very knowledgeable about the equipment and the town. Ask about their favorite places to ski, and other questions you may want to know that will familiarize yourself with the mountain as well as the town, transportation, places to eat, etc.
JC
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