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I've had the same jacket for 3 or 4 seasons and am contemplating searching for a new one this year.
The one I have has a removable liner which I like and it works pretty well in most cases. However about 3 years ago, we were at The Boat in the Spring and got alot of snow while there. It seemed that the jacket showed a number of places that there were dark (wet) spots showing and I tended to get cold that trip.
Now, with the last two years we have been there in Feb. and it's cold so I havn't had a problem but I still think it best if I can locate something a bit better without breaking the bank. I like the liner and I like a jacket that has plenty of pockets for camera, water gloves etc.
I know I'll get great info from folks here.
The one I have has a removable liner which I like and it works pretty well in most cases. However about 3 years ago, we were at The Boat in the Spring and got alot of snow while there. It seemed that the jacket showed a number of places that there were dark (wet) spots showing and I tended to get cold that trip.
Now, with the last two years we have been there in Feb. and it's cold so I havn't had a problem but I still think it best if I can locate something a bit better without breaking the bank. I like the liner and I like a jacket that has plenty of pockets for camera, water gloves etc.
I know I'll get great info from folks here.
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Permalink Reply by jg atl on -
ATL doesn't have as big a selection or as many options as Steamboat, but I have been using a locally purchased Marker jacket for heavy duty cold days and I also have a Marker shell for spring skiing. I have been very happy with both. Lots of pockets inside and out, lots of velcro adjustments, powder skirt is nice for all those powder days, pit zippers for the warmer days. Both of mine are probably over 6 years old and have held up well.
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Permalink Reply by patti (snowflake) on -
where do you get your clothes and things in ATL? Peter Glenn or the other place on Roswell RD? My kids live up there and are looking for things for our trip. I understand the ski show is oct 25 at Cobb Galleria, we may drive up for that. sf
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Permalink Reply by jg atl on
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Patti, both Peter Glenn (I normally go to the Prado location) and Rocky Mountain Sports carry Marker, and both are good shops. Even if you combine both of them, you don't get as much selection as you do in a ski town. The ski show stuff is all of Peter Glenn's overstock from all over the country from past years. I went once and was underwhelmed and never went back again.
If you are looking for hard goods (skis and boots), when you go to Rocky Mountain, ask for Joel (he's the manager) or if you go to Peter Glenn at the Prado, ask for P.C. (great product knowledge). Of course it is great that these two stores are only 2 minutes apart.
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Permalink Reply by patti (snowflake) on
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I forgot about the Prado location. My son-inlaw needs ski pants or bibs, my son need snowboarding clothes, we have a while to get it all but may go to the ski show just for fun, haven't been in a few years. We don't need skis we usually rent we have our own but they are a hassle to travel with, my hubby needs new boot warmers (battery operated) so we will hit up the shops probably end of Oct. Too much to do and almost not enough time!!! sf
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Permalink Reply by jg atl on
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It is pretty easy to go to the equipment sale at the Galleria and if you don't find anything you like, you can head over to Roswell Rd and hit Rocky Mtn and Peter Glenn there. The Peter Glenn shop at the Prado will be pretty consumed with ski sales activities, so I don't know how much you will find inside the store.
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