don't fret with what you need to rent before you get there. Whomever you rent from will know what you need based on your experience and body factors. And if you don't like the equipment after the first run go back in and switch it our for a differ...
re Marlene's link
seems there is a disconnect bet Intrawest info and what I found at gadling.com which says:
"Intrawest, the company that oversees Tremblant and nine other snow resorts across North America, will require helmets for all teen and ...
with only 3 days I'm not sure I'd do all 3 days in lessons. Do 2 and save the final day to have fun and some freedom to go where you want.
2 more pieces of advice -- it will help if your top coat has an drawstring to seal off your coat at the bot...
Your older boy is an idiot. Of course he's young and believe he's immortal too. Take the $100 AUD and put him in ski/board school the first day where he can look stupid and be humbled in front of strangers. Then maybe, just maybe, he could do a gr...
Absolutely on the first day get your kids in ski school and keep them there. You and they will be miserable if you don't. After 2 days with you they may never want to ski again. IMO 3 1/2 is borderline too young and no way you want to try and "tea...
i think we are going to the Sheraton for the Christmas buffet. Others have suggested the Ore House, Cafe Diva alos. Yes book ahead of time. thats what i will be doing next week.
Usually kids don't want to wear the hood thing, but carry it in your pocket just in case. If it's really cold once you get on there on the slopes, I'll bet you big money that'll change.
Temps have been great for snowmaking and we definitely have more snow this year than we had last year. I wouldn't worry, we tend to get dumped on in December.
Here's a good article about late starts and how the season turns out.
I have been checking the cameras lately, and there does not appear to be alot of snow on the mountain, and not much in the forecast?
Getting nervous about our trip out December 18th. Anything to worry about?
I agree with the balaclava. If your boys are going to wear helmets, which they should, then you can buy a nice under helmet hat/balaclava, a must in Steamboat. The key to keeping warm on the mountain is layers. (and toe warmers!)
I ski with my boys every January in Steamboat (now 10 & 8) and they wear the whole kit every day since they stay up top most the whole day ... base layer top and bottom, fleece top (& bottom if it's Arctic cold), and down jacket. They used to wear...