During spring I am always looking for sales. This year I need a ton of gear. I was able to find some gear, but a lite weight backpacking camp stove eluded me. So I have scoured the web for camp kitchen gear and put together the best deals I could find.

Camping gear hardley ever go's on sale. Camp stoves are even harder to find on sale. I hope this post helps anyone in the same position as I.

The National Ski Areas Association (NSAA), in conjunction with resorts around the country, is celebrating the 10Th Anniversary of the annual National Safety Awareness Week at 100's of Ski Resorts. Jan. 17-23, 2009. Ski areas use the week to promote slope safety to ski area guests and employees in a variety of creative ways, many which involve Ski Patrollers.

Know The Code

Many skiers may thing they know the Skier Responsibility Code, but it is always a good idea to review the code for yourself and friends and family. The Skiers Safety Code is no joke. It may seem simple, but it essential all skiers and riders pay attention and abide by the code. Here's the top 7 things skiers need to be aware of in the code at most Ski Resorts.

1. Always stay in control and be able to stop or avoid other people or objects. This is so important. When the trails get crowded on weekends and holidays other skiers can pop up anywhere.Be aware of your surroundings and your ability. If you hit a tree or another person you are not only wrecking your day or season, but many others too
2. People ahead of you have the right of way. It is your responsibility to avoid them. Almost the same as above, but one clear difference. If you are on top of the trail from another skier you must be able to avoid them or stop if the other skier suddenly decides to turn downhill or into you. Even knowing other skiers should look uphill as per code # 4. Most never do unfortunately.
3. You must not stop where you obstruct a trail or are not visible from above. If you stop below a steep or a drop off you stand a huge chance of being hit by another skier. Skiers and snowboarders can be traveling upwards of 25 MPH and more. Imagine being hit by a car traveling 25 MPH.
4. Whenever starting downhill or merging into a trail, look uphill and yield to others. This part of the code would avoid 1000's of rides down the hill in a red sled. Not to mention it bugs me to no extent. Please look before you leap. This is one part of that should be drilled into every one's head and remind everyone you can.
5. Always use devices to help prevent run away equipment. Pretty self explanatory. Know One wants to lose a ski and have to hike down, into the woods or worse impale another skier.
6. Observe all posted signs and warnings. Keep off closed trails and out of closed areas. Don't be a dope stay in the ropes and ski area boundaries. Same States will fine you or even put you in jail for ducking ropes, not to mention its dangerous. If you get hurt you not be found for hours, days or ever.
7. Prior to using any lift, you must have the knowledge and ability to load, ride, and unload safely. With the advent of high speed lifts some people forget when they get to a fixed chair left. Pay attention as soon as you approach a lift to see what kind it is. If you are loading onto a fixed chair prepare to move fast when its time to board. Many young skiers and snowboarding learned on high speed lifts and have grown use to the lift slowing down.

Please review The Skiers Responsibility Code with your family and stay safe. Also remember that you are responsible for other skiers and riders on the trail with you.

Please always wear a Ski Helmet and go with the flow

Looks like Snowshoe Mountain West Virginia is going to have the best ski conditions for Thanksgiving 2008. Snowshoe WV has received 29 inches of snow and a total for the year to date of 38.5, It's only November 17 and the weather pattern does not seam to be changing very fast. Lake affect snows have blown accross the great lakes and dropped south into Appalachian Mountains as far south as Myrtle Beach. Another system following the same pattern as the weekend approaches. Lake affect Snow as also been helping Stowe Vermont  and J Peak with snow pack aswell. Read the rest of this entry »

Vail and Beaver Creek have been getting Snow ! Over the last 2 days the weather has turned cold and snowy.

In Avon were I am we have had consistent flurries and a accumulations of snow. The locals have reported Knee deep snow on top of Beaver Creek and the snow guns are cranking on Birds Of Prey World Cup and Strawberry Park Express areas.

Skiers and Snowboarders have been riding Arapahoe Basin and Loveland ski areas for more than a week know. After talking to some riders over the last couple days the conditions sound good but temperatures are where warm up on top of the Rockies. One Snowboarder told me he didn't weir gloves all day.

Today it's only 20 degree's and this east coaster is freezing. According to local weather erports temps will rise to the 50's and 60's by the weekend.

Welcome to the newest part of The Northeast Ski Zone.  We hope to bring updated authoritative information about the world of skiing, Snowboarding and mountain life. The upcoming 2008 / 2009 season is just around the corner. Sunday River in Bathel ME was the first to open the 07 / 08 season in New England.  Halloween was the day, but SR had to close afterwards and reopened a couple weekends before there official opening date.

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