u/jumping-llama

2nd season, managed to get 10 days in at my local hill (PNW). Went from somewhat doing Greens to mostly being able to do Blues! For any beginners out there, 1 season is all it takes for it to click! I have been trying for YEARS to get into skiing and it finally happened :)

I went about every week-ish, mostly on a weekday morning. It was a rough season but I skiied on average 4 hours each time I went (including lift and break), in ALL types of conditions, RAIN, heavy snow, bright sun, icy crust, dry powder (just once :( ), PNW SLUSH.

I used Nordica Alldrive 74 skis - thats what the rental shop gave me, length 168. I'm 6 ft 200lbs, these were a bit hard to learn on tbh. Especially when the snow was all chopped up. For boots, I had Atomic Hawx Magnas.

Last season I rented skis and boots each time I went + bought day tickets. This time I got an off peak season pass and season rental. This included parking. Not having to walk to rental store and rent stuff each time made a HUGE difference, just get ready in car and walk to the slope!

In case anyone will find pricing helpful.. I already own winter clothing and gear.

Category	Calculation	Total
Season Pass	Fixed Cost	$480
Season Rental	Fixed Cost	$400
Lessons	1 Lesson	$100
Meals	10 Days × $20	$200
Gas (Est.)	1,100 miles / 22 mpg × $5.50/gal*	$275
GRAND TOTAL		$1,455

2nd season, managed to get 10 days in at my local hill (PNW). Went from somewhat doing Greens to mostly being able to do Blues! For any beginners out there, 1 season is all it takes for it to click! I have been trying for YEARS to get into skiing and it finally happened :)

I went about every week-ish, mostly on a weekday morning. It was a rough season but I skiied on average 4 hours each time I went (including lift and break), in ALL types of conditions, RAIN, heavy snow, bright sun, icy crust, dry powder (just once :( ), PNW SLUSH.

I used Nordica Alldrive 74 skis - thats what the rental shop gave me for the season, length 168. I'm 6 ft 200lbs, these were a bit hard to learn on tbh. Especially when the snow was all chopped up. For boots, I had Atomic Hawx Magnas which were good for me except the liner was a bit packed on the calf and I could never get the calf tight enough...

Would love some recommendations for skis for next season. I will not really plan to progress past Blues as Greens and Blues seem to be my happy place. I am not looking to go too fast, carv or do moguls etc. I just want something stable is easy to find an edge and cut through the crud in PNW. I found it very hard to ski in slush this season.

I will likely get myself a pair of Atomic Hawx Magnas (may size down and punch out) or stick with same size with a spoiler.

For anyone curious about costs -

Category	Calculation	Total
Season Pass	Fixed Cost	$480
Season Rental	Fixed Cost	$400
Lessons	1 Lesson	$100
Meals	10 Days × $20	$200
Gas (Est.)	1,100 miles / 22 mpg × $5.50/gal*	$275
GRAND TOTAL		$1,455