Driving while wearing your ski boots

[Nick]

Have you done it?

read an article today that talked about someone literally causing a pileup by driving with their ski boots on.

I can't even comprehend it. When I'm done skiing nothing feels better than taking my boots off and swapping them with some sneakers. Getting in a car and driving with them seems torturous to me. I don't care if I was going one mile down the road.

 

[jaytrem]

I have driven from Killington to Pico wearing 1 ski boot. Probably doesn't count.

 

[BenedictGomez]

This was discussed in a thread very recently. I always thought it was a joke, but yet there were about 4 or 5 people here who fessed-up to actually doing it.

 

[chuckstah]

After lunch to get a close up parking spot sure. On roads, not so much.

 

[Nick]

I have driven from Killington to Pico wearing 1 ski boot. Probably doesn't count.

hopefully not the one operating the gas and brake

 

[Edd]

Did it once at Jay Peak a bunch of years ago. Our condo didn’t have mountain access so got dressed and drove to the base. Do not recommend.

 

[Cannon Bell]

I expect alot more will be, now that you have to get ready in the parking lot,

 

[Nick]

I expect alot more will be, now that you have to get ready in the parking lot,

I hadn't even thought of that! makes sense though.

by the way, welcome to the forums!

 

[abc]

Nordic & tele boots? All the time.

Alpine boots? Never.

(I’m not even sure I can get my legs in the car with boots on without pushing the seat back first... wait, ok I’m short)

 

[kingslug]

That would be a bad idea..especially if you cause an accident, and they find you wearing ski boots.

 

[jimk]

This was discussed in a thread very recently. I always thought it was a joke, but yet there were about 4 or 5 people here who fessed-up to actually doing it.

This is like admitting that you drink straight out of the milk carton from the fridge.


I have driven down Little Cottonwood Canyon about a half dozen times with alpine ski boots on. Usually it's because I was in a hurry and/or it was really cold and I didn't feel like waiting for my boots to thaw to get them off. I've never done it for more than about a 20 minute drive or with anyone else in the car - because they'd make me wear a dunce cap if I got caught. Driving down LCC doesn't require a lot of footwork if you use low gear for the curves.

 

[slatham]

Love the pic Jimk....

Yes I am one of those who will drive with ski boots on. Very specific situation - Bromley condo to Magic and back. Dry pavement. Light out. One stop sign, no stop lights. 2 turns. One place to slow down. Back roads. 10 miles. It’s actually pretty easy. And the skill will come in very handy this year with no lodge access.

 

[skiur]

Depends on the car, SUV's and mini vans where you sit more upright it's not that difficult. Sedans and coupes are much more difficult. Automatic transmission obviously is needed.

 

[kingslug]

I'll try it in the vette with the 6spd...should be interesting trip report.

 

[abc]

I'll try it in the vette with the 6spd...should be interesting trip report.

LOL!

 

[ALLSKIING]

Every time ski. I drive from the condo to the mountain about 1 mile.

 

[Harvey]

Is it legal?

 

[kingslug]

Legal?

 

[chuckstah]

Is it legal?

It is in NH. There are no laws regarding what footwear is required to drive. Barefoot driving is also legal most everywhere.

 

[kingslug]

Might be legal but a lawyer would have all kinds of fun with it.