Where do you 'boot up'?

[Greg]

Just a little curious as to where people boot up. It seems most folks get dressed in the parking lot. I tend to carry my gear in and get dressed in the lodge. However, if I'm solo, have a close spot, the weather is nice, and there's no mud in the lot, I'll boot up at the car. What do you do?

 

[Joshua B]

For me it depends how crowded the lodge will be. I don't want to fight for a spot and feel crammed in on all sides. Luckily for me, I ski at uncrowded places so I almost always feel comfortable bringing my stuff inside. But last Thursday night I went skiing at Nashoba by myself. There were hardly any available parking spots so I figured the lodge would be over-crowded. I booted up at my car.

 

[skijay]

Vehicle. If I am with people they can choose where they are comfortable to boot up. I still boot up in the car.

 

[RJ]

I used to boot up in the parking lot with my 15 year old rear entry Salomons. Since buying a new pair of X wave 8's, I now carry them to the lodge and boot up there. I always wear old beat-up shoes, so I don't mind leaving them in the lodge since no self respecting thief would want them.

 

[MrMagic]

i always boot up in the lodge there is just more room to spread out and get organizied

 

[St. Jerry]

Depends how far I park from the lodge as well as the temperature.

 

[mrw]

booting up

Locally I boot up in the lodge.
Elsewhere, I boot up in the car a habit I picked up at Stowe.At the end of the day, I ski right to the car, de-boot and go or, drive over to Spruce with the boots on.This trend seems to follow me to all other places I visit as well.

 

[KBL Ed]

I boot up at the car, unless it's ridiculously cold out.

 

[ChileMass]

In the lodge - I don't like to walk around in ski boots any further than necessary.

 

[teachski]

I boot up in the lodge! I have purchased an inexpensive bag which I can put my boots, ski pants, fleece and hat/helmet in to carry to the lodge. I wear old sneakers. After I put my ski boots on and the rest of my gear, all that is left is my bag and the sneakers.

Often the lots are icy, snow covered or muddy. Walking from the lot can sometimes be tough with the boots on. In some cases the boots get dirty and gritty, it doesn't all come off when you walk over the snow. I don't want to risk it getting into my bindings. Besides, it's much more comfortable to put ski pants and boots on in the comfort of the lodge rather than standing in the lot trying to do this.

 

[pizza]

always in the car...

i hate going into the zoo people like to call a lodge. if i have to buy a ticket, fine.. but otherwise, there's nothing like going straight from the car to the lift.

 

[Greg]

Often the lots are icy, snow covered or muddy. Walking from the lot can sometimes be tough with the boots on. In some cases the boots get dirty and gritty, it doesn't all come off when you walk over the snow. I don't want to risk it getting into my bindings.

Anyone ever try those covers that go over you boots? We sell them in our gear store:

http://alpinezone.altrec.com/shop/detail/12090/4/?Alpin4&market=1

Anyone ever use anything like that?

 

[jimme]

The car because of my never ending race to beat everyone to the lifts in the morning. 8) I figure I get at least one more chair ride by booting up at the car. :wink: Any extra gear and lunches go with me in the backpack.

But there are a few times each season I like to take advantage of the comforts of getting ready in the lodge. Ususally a weekday, or Spring ski day.

Jimme

 

[jlangdale]

I usually boot up in the lodge when I'm at a non-local resort like Sugarbush. Fortunately at the Bush, I'm lucky enough to have a photography counter access where I can hang out and boot up with the other photographers. Also nice to be able to put my skis and board back near there when inside.

But I answered either because when I snowboard, I actually usually just boot up at home since my snowboard boots are so comfy.

 

[oldhippie]

Lodge

In the lodge. Just an old habit I guess. I don't like getting all the sand and grit in my boots either. I usually pick off hours when there is room in the lodges.

...sides, there's lot's of pretty women in lodge. (whats not to like about that?!)

 

[teachski]

...sides, there's lot's of pretty women in lodge. (whats not to like about that?!)

No thanks....but there are a lot of great looking guys in many of the lodges too!

 

[riverc0il]

i never understood booting up in the parking lot. i can't even imagine doing that. then again, i've never ski at ski areas that have packed lodges. or if i am at a mega-resort, i ski it on an off day when lodge traffic isn't as bad.

i think the lodge experience is an awesome part of skiing. i have many good memories of lodges. i usually get to ski areas before the lifts open and enjoy a quiet lodge in the early AM... streching out, eatting a snack, glass of water, bathroom, then getting ski clothes on, and finally booting up is done last.

 

[oldhippie]

No thanks....but there are a lot of great looking guys in many of the lodges too!

I was wondering if I'd get a rise out of any of you ladies. That's fair!

 

[skican]

The Lodge if I am at a local spot. The condo if I am away to say Sugarloaf. We ski Cannon as much as possible. I have a great bag that holds my boots, pants, and other essentials. I just leave the bag in the lodge. Been doing it there for years. No problem.

 

[Buckeye Skier 1330]

Mostly in the parking lot, unless the weather is bad. Most places we get to ski are crowded and the lodge just seems like a rat race.7Springs has the north lot and you can boot up just yards from the trail and be skiing with very little walking.