Newsgroups: rec.skiing
Subject: Re: Need Tahoe Suggestions
From: carlson@dwp.la.ca.us (Carlson Peters x7898)
Date: 3 Sep 92 15:24:22 GMT
Organization: Los Angeles Dept. of Water & Power

In article <1340306@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com> glenb@hpnmdla.sr.hp.com (Glen Baker) writes:
>In rec.skiing, carlson@dwp.la.ca.us (Carlson Peters x7898) writes:
>
>> Well first off, don't fall prey to the bigger is better syndrome.  I'm
>> sure Heavenly, Squaw and Alpine have great beginner programs but you
>> will pay big time prices
>
> Hold on ah say hold on thyar! This is not strictly true. I can't speak
> for Alpine, (and I won't even talk about the H area), but Squaw has
> a first-time skier program that can't be beat...it's free! Free rentals,
> free lift ticket, free lesson. Now this program is limited to first
> time skiers, and the participants get plopped up on Baily's Beach for
> an assembly line kinda lesson (ski from station to station), but for
> somebody who's truly new to the sport the package is unbeatable!

You said it. Most every ski area has got a free to near free first time
assembly line program.  After that you pay full prices and I'm willing
to bet that Squaw's prices are the highest.  The original poster was
asking about private lessons too.  For a beginner, a private lesson is
a private lesson; why pay all the extra cash?

>
>> There are plenty of smaller places were you will probably be much more
>> welcome and much better cared for. 
>
> Definately not true. Every area will welcome you, and your checkbook,
> with open cash-boxes, er, arms. Further, I suspect you'll be well
> "cared for" at any area.

A typical response from a hard core squawskivite.  I find it hard to
believe that an area that derives nearly all its income from beginners
is not going to be better at teaching them.
 
>
> I'd second a previous poster's response who mentioned that Squaw has
> some great beginner terrain...and it's mostly up high where the snow
> and the views are better. For a more family oriented atmosphere I'd 
> try Sugar Bowl (not sure about their beginner terrain though). For

I agree.  Squaw does have some nice beginner terrain with great
views.  If it is snowing its a rooten place to learn though.  Wind and
flat light are a beginner's worst enemy. 

> an entire area full of beginner terrain try either Boring Hill, er
> Boreal Ridge, or Flatstar, dang, I mean Northstar.


The original poster said that the entire family was new to skiing.  Do
they really have to have a full compliment of tough blacks? To a
beginner, North Star doesn't look at all like "an entire area full of
beginner terrain".  There is stuff there that will still be over their
heads on day 4.

Other choices might include Diamond Peak or Mount Rose for that
matter.  Mount Rose has some great beginner terrain and some terrific
packages but you will have to rub shoulders with those uncouth skiers from
the biggest little city.  Last year they had a 2 adult, 2 children weekend
lift ticket special for $60.  Try matching that at squaw.

> ..glen

Is this the glen that is a patroller at squaw? I can only say that in
politics they would call this a clear case of conflict of interest.




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