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From: paul@hpfclp.UUCP (paul)
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Subject: Re: learning to ski at Jackson Hole - (n
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Date: Sun, 12-Aug-84 16:41:00 EDT
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Nf-From: hpfclp!paul    Aug 14 12:41:00 1984


Jackson  Hole is touted as an  "experts  only" ski area.  It has some of
the steepest  terrain in North  America and it has the largest  vertical
(over  4,000')  of any area in the  United  States.  However,  there are
*lots*  of  beginner  and  intermediate  runs to keep one busy,  and the
crowds  are  usually  non-existent.  The  ski  school  has an  excellent
reputation,  and the  scenery is  fabulous.  They have a tram that takes
skiier from the base  (6,311') to the top  (14,450'),  and I believe you
can  take it down if you do not  want to ski  some  *STEEP*  bowls.  The
expert  slopes are  "terrain"  skiing,  meaning that there is no clearly
marked run; you just ski wherever you want to.

The only wasy to prepare for Wyoming winters is to sleep in your freezer
every night (no sleeping  bag, of course).  Seriously,  prepare for some
awfully cold  weather.  The ski shops all sell  neoprane  face masks and
cold weather cream.  It is impossible to dress too warmly, especially if
the weather turns nasty.

As far as conditioning,  aerobics  classes are usually pretty good.  Try
to work on your legs  especially;  they are usually  the first  thing to
burn out.  Bicycling will make them much stronger, as will running.

Have a great time on the slopes!


Paul Beiser
Hewlett-Packard   Ft. Collins, Colorado
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