NY Moving & Storage Company Gives Tips on Packing and Storing Your Ski Gear

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It’s important to store your gear correctly and in a safe place throughout the offseason. If not, you may be heading to the slopes with broken or badly damaged gear. To help you pack and store your ski gear, we got together with a New York mover to bring you the top tips. Though NYC might be close to slopes, New York apartments are notoriously short on storage space. This moving company helps lots of customers pack up snow gear during the off-season and put it in a storage unit during the warmer months to keep residential spaces uncluttered. Put their knowledge to use with

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7 Mountains that Prove Denver is the Best Place to Be a Ski Bum

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Colorado is filled with beautiful, snow-capped mountain ranges. And if you’re an avid skier, it’s the perfect destination for you. With so many adventurous resorts and ski lodges to visit, you’re sure to find multiple spots that can easily satisfy your need to ski. If you’re looking for a state to relocate to, here are our top picks for places to be a ski bum. Thanks to Denver Movers for contributing to this post. On their days off from working as residential movers, this Denver moving company enjoys strapping on their skis and snowboards and hitting the slopes. 1. Arapahoe Basin The Arapahoe Basin has

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Skiing in the Desert? Phoenix’s Best Kept Secret

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Arizona is a land immortalized by its native saguaro cactus, the 40-foot dark green pinnacle pictured on the state license plate, but you might be surprised to discover that this southwestern state also boasts ski resorts nonpareil. Long, wet winters grace the mountain conifers of Eastern Arizona with their winter coats, and sunny skies year-round beckon skiers to enjoy the fluffy, open powder. Beat the Heat in the White Mountains In the White Mountains of Arizona, just four hours east of Phoenix and north of Tucson, is the Sunrise Park Resort. Reaching up to 11,100 feet in elevation, the resort receives 250 inches of snow

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I Thought Moving to NYC Meant I Was Giving Up Skiing…But it Didn’t!

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When I made the big move to New York City, I never thought I’d get to go skiing again. I imagined that my life in the Big Apple would involve tall skyscrapers and buildings instead of snowcapped mountains or ski slopes. But I’m here to tell you that I was wrong! And although it does take driving a couple of hours outside of the city, there are some amazing places where you can go skiing without logging a lot of miles on the road. Here are a few that I would recommend trying. Mount Peter The first skiing location that I discovered was Mount Peter,

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5 Reasons You Should Never Ski Under the Influence

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Skiing is a great way to get out in the fresh mountain air, play in the snow, and have a great time. However, just like any other sport, you’ve got to be alert to stay safe. You should never ski under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While it may be tempting to take down some beers between runs, here are five reasons why you should think twice:. #1 You Could Get Lost When you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, your judgment is totally impaired. Even if you’re only buzzed, it is easy to misread signs, directions, or just ignore warnings that

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Everything You Need to Know About Snow Tires

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While snow can make for a fun day of skiing or snow-shoeing, it can also make for dangerous road conditions. For drivers from warmer climates who are unfamiliar with driving on snowy, icy roads, making it to the ski resort in once piece can be a daunting task. With some help from Great Guys Transport, one of the best auto transport companies in the country, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about snow tires so you can make your trips to the slope as safe as possible. Why Do I Need Snow Tires? The rubber compound found in tires has a great influence on

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Most RV-Friendly Ski Resorts in North America

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Ski bums, take heart. There are ski resorts that will allow you to park your RV in the parking lot, making for a short trek to the slopes and your own space in the parking lot for après ski socializing. Some are free, while others charge a minimal fee. Here are some of the best spots in North America that provide such RV-friendly services: Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort, Oregon Located in the Cascade Mountain Range, Mt. Hood is the tallest peak in Oregon. This 11,250’ mountain offers some of the most spectacular and varied terrain in the Northwest. Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort provides

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