Informal poll

[gustmouse]

Hello All,

I have an informal poll, please answer any, all or none of the questions.

What do you do in the off season?
Do you plan for ski trips?
Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Think about last year’s season?
Dream about next year’s season?
Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Read ski publications?
What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?

Thank you!

 

[riverc0il]

:flame: :uzi:

 

[kcyanks1]

Taking them slightly out of order:

What do you do in the off season?

Sports wise? I like Ultimate and tennis. Tennis I play occasionally on weekends. Ultimate I have joined rec-level summer leagues the past few summers, but don't know if I will this summer yet as I'm going to be studying for the bar at the beginning, and then away for a couple weeks hopefully later.

Do you plan for ski trips?

Normally no, but this year I might go to Chile for a week in August, so I'm doing the planning right now--and waiting for a friend to get back about his friend committing.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?

When I do buy equipment it is normally during the end of the season/off-season, but for this year I have no plans to do so. I do try to do an end-of-the-season tuneup of my skis on my own, though that doesn't happen every year.

Think about last year’s season?
Dream about next year’s season?
Read ski publications?
What do you like to read in ski magazines?

Of course! For the publication reading I like to read about terrain at mountains, and more so the mountains that I will ski. Even though I think the results are often absurd, I like the Ski Mag Resort Survey, at least for starting discussions on boards like these To be honest, though, if I didn't get Skiing and Ski for free I would likely not subscribe, because I think the amount of content per issue that I actually like is so low.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?

Not nearly enough. If I get to play enough Ultimate and tennis, i guess that keeps me in shape. I occasionally get myself to the gym, but not as much as I should. This is something I have to work on, not only for skiing but just for general health.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?

I always think about places I want to go, but generally don't make formal plans during the off-season.

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?

Only have a few times in my life, but it's fun nonetheless.

 

[Greg]

:flame: :uzi:

Lighten up, guys. This is my brother. He's trying to pitch a potential Eastern ski magazine to the publisher he works for. As a non-skier, he's just doing some research.

 

[eatskisleep]

What do you do in the off season?
Downhill Mountain bike and Dirtbike

Do you plan for ski trips?
Somewhat only if going someplace far.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Sometimes

Think about last year’s season?
Of course I do

Dream about next year’s season?
Of course I do

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Bike, lift weights, and stuff like that

Read ski publications?
Skiing, Ski, FS

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Good articles with good pictures, particulalry places in the East such as Jay Peak

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
Nah

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes, Alta/Snowbird area

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
That is what downhill biking is for.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Hike, bike, lift weights
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Hike, bike, lift weights
Yes
Gear reviews, mountain reviews
Sometimes, I just brought my boots to a boot fitter, so I'm good to go next season
Yes
Yes, my family and I really enjoy what they have to offer at Jiminy Peak in the summer.

Good luck with your research.

 

[awf170]

What do you do in the off season?
Play basketball and hike

Do you plan for ski trips?
Only ones out West

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
All the time
Think about last year’s season?
Yes

Dream about next year’s season?
Yes.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
No, but I'm only 17

Read ski publications?
Yes. Skiing and sometimes powder.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Pictures

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
Sometimes.(I going to try to make the ultimate cheap AT this summer, but most likely fail)
Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Nope.

 

[riverc0il]

Lighten up, guys. This is my brother. He's trying to pitch a potential Eastern ski magazine to the publisher he works for. As a non-skier, he's just doing some research.

Next time I advise full disclosure. I would have appreciated that info straight up.

 

[kingslug]

:flame: :uzi:

BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!
Hey wait a minute, this ain't TGR.

 

[kingslug]

What do you do in the off season? Wait for winter.
Do you plan for ski trips? 3 trips out west every year.
Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment? Only if needed.
Think about last year’s season? All the time.
Dream about next year’s season? All the time.
Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season? Lift weights.
Read ski publications? Pretty much all of them.
What do you like to read in ski magazines?About different areas I might want to go to.
Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?No.
Plan on visiting different resorts next season? All the time. Although Utah is always a must.
Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities? TAP at Hunter Mountain, some festivals at Belleayre some times.

 

[Greg]

Next time I advise full disclosure. I would have appreciated that info straight up.

Understood.

 

[andyzee]

What do you do in the off season?
Hike, bike, and blade

Do you plan for ski trips?
For the most part no.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
All the time
Think about last year’s season?
Yes

Dream about next year’s season?
Yes.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
See Q&A 1

Read ski publications?
Yes. Skiing and Ski Magazine.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Pictures

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Not too often, but yes.

 

[Sky]

What do you do in the off season? Some biking, some fishing, some work around the yard.

Do you plan for ski trips? I dream of ski trips...but I wouldn't really call it planning.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment? I don't normally buy ski gear in mid summer. I'll window shop, I'll e-bay hunt, but I usually don't "buy" till September.

Think about last year’s season? Photos help a lot.

Dream about next year’s season? Aw yeah.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season? Yes, basketball, lift, eliptical machine, bike.

Read ski publications? I've read skiing books in the summer....All Mountain Skier etc. But ski mags are rarely skiing related in the summer (that I've seen anyway).

What do you like to read in ski magazines? As much as I don't count on the gear reviews...I do like to see all the new gear spread out and compared (price/category/skier level, etc)

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment? I usually put a coat of wax on the bases on a nice hot summer day...let the wax melt in...etc...but that's about it. Out of sight, out of mind (out of obsession) till the fall.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season? Yes. I'll re-look the web sites.

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities? Occasionally. Take the lift ride

 

[bvibert]

Hello All,

I have an informal poll, please answer any, all or none of the questions.

What do you do in the off season?
Hike, Bike, and dream of winter
Do you plan for ski trips?
Sometimes
Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Yes
Think about last year’s season?
Yes
Dream about next year’s season?
YES
Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Hike and Bike
Read ski publications?
Yes
What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Articles about ski culture, technique, and ski areas/bc. And of course the pictures!
Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
Not so much
Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes
Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Rarely

 

[teachski]

What do you do in the off season?

In the off season I read ski history information, research, explore old ski areas, collect ski memorabilia, work on my ski related website, Dream about skiing, think about where I might like to ski the next season, Swim, play in a community band.

Do you plan for ski trips?

I plan for a couple weekend trips a year. One trip is an annual event, the other is usually to a different place each year.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?

I generally do not do this during the off season, but I read reviews and look at information on new things I may be interested in buying and set up a demo list for the next season...at least mentally.

Think about last year’s season?

I often review pictures from last season and other prior seasons. I sometimes look at last season's trail maps, particularly if I come across and old (vintage) one and want to look at how the area has changed.

Dream about next year’s season?

Always dream about skiing...winter, spring summer and fall!

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?

Swim, some walking, maybe a little hiking (usually old or "lost" ski areas.

Read ski publications?

National Ski Patrol publications (old and new), ski magazines (ole and new), ski books...mostly historical in nature, New England Ski Museum publications, etc.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?

I enjoy experience type articles that are written by "common" skiers. I also enjoy historic type, research articles.

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?

Usually do this in September or October.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?

Right now I am trying to finish my quest to visit all areas, large and small in New England so I make plans based on that...I also look at other areas that I may want to visit and sometimes request information from the areas.

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?

All the time! I like to explore and look for trails that are no longer there, lift evidence (foundations, old lines, etc.) Look for "Bone Yards" and on some occasions, go to areas for events they are having in the summer. I have also gone to areas that I have not skied before to check them out.

Hope this is helpful.

 

[Tyrolean_skier]

What do you do in the off season?
Boating and gardening.

Do you plan for ski trips?
Yes if they are out west. Also when I am going to a mountain other than my home mountain.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Only when my current equipment starts deteriorating.

Think about last year’s season?
Yes

Dream about next year’s season?
Yes.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
I try to walk frequently and climb as many stairs as I can find.

Read ski publications?
Skiing and Ski Magazine.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
I like to read the reviews on the different equipment and the interesting stories about different resorts around the US and the world.

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
No

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
No

 

[marcski]

What do you do in the off season?
Mtn bike and hike.

Do you plan for ski trips?
Sometimes

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
I always thinking about it and sometimes I do it.

Think about last year’s season?
Of course.

Dream about next year’s season?
Always.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Bike and hike

Read ski publications?
There really aren't any ski mags published during the late spring or summer .....at least not until the sept issues come out in mid-august. I do keep a stack of old mags (powder, skiing) for throne reading.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?

Articles about ski areas and ski towns. Articles about skiing history and ski racing.

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
No.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
I'd like to.

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Yes, for mtn biking and hiking.

 

[Sparky]

Hello All,

I have an informal poll, please answer any, all or none of the questions.

What do you do in the off season?
Pine for the next season. I also do about 1000miles on rollerblades and a little mountain biking. If I have to I do some of the many chores my wife has lined up for me. Hopefully I will get them done before the next "season" begins.

Do you plan for ski trips?
Yes. We usually take a group of eight to Stratton for a three day thing.
We are also planning a week at Panorama in British Columbia.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
I thing I'm fully equipped right now, but I'm always looking.

Think about last year’s season?
Oh yea. Exspecially at work.

Dream about next year’s season?
Oh yea. Exspecially at work.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Rollerblade and mountain bike.

Read ski publications?
Only ones I get for free.

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Warren Miller.

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
I try to get a good coat of wax on my skiies to protect them. I don't think the tune up people appreciate that, but the skiies come first.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
As many as the household management (read"wife") will allow.

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
I'm close to Jiminy Peak, so some days I will mountain bike up the backside and ride down to the lift for a ride back up. Sometimes I would get a ride on the alpine slide or something else, however since my daughter will no longer be working there I doubt there will be any more free rides.


Thank you!

Your welcome

 

[BeanoNYC]

What do you do in the off season?
Spend plenty of time on the Beach, Travel and bike.

Do you plan for ski trips?
Not much planning, but some.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Yes. I look for deals and look forward to new season equipment.

Think about last year’s season?
Always

Dream about next year’s season?
More than you could know.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
Swim, Bike

Read ski publications?
Yes

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
Ski, Skiing

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
No, but when I learn to tune properly, I will.

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Yes

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Not really.

 

[nelsapbm]

What do you do in the off season?
Hike, camp, travel, garden.

Do you plan for ski trips?
I think about where I'd like to go, but don't do any hard-core planning until the fall.

Purchase or think about purchasing new skiing equipment?
Nope

Think about last year’s season?
Yes

Dream about next year’s season?
Sometimes.

Do you do anything too keep in shape for next year’s season?
work out at the gym, hike

Read ski publications?
Skiing and Ski Magazine. NESM publications, VT Ski Museum publications

What do you like to read in ski magazines?
travel articles

Work on your skis, snowboards or other equipment?
Nope

Plan on visiting different resorts next season?
Most likely

Visit ski resorts in the summer for non skiing activities?
Not too often, but yes.