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How often you ski

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Manskimac
Posts: 108 - Karma: 235
How often you ski weekly, monthly
Feb 20 2019 11:10AM
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John18_6
Posts: 7313 - Karma: 49,165
I've been keeping track this year, I got 57 days this season so far since late Oct. But since there wasn't a hill open near me then I'll subtract the oct & nov days from this count. Brings us to 55 days since December (82 days).

So 55/82 is 0.67 meaning I have a 67% chance of going skiing on any given day.
-Multiply by 7 gives us 4.7 times/week (more likely to do 5 days/week than 4).
-And multiply by 30.4 gives us 20.3 times/month.

I think I ski too much, but I also go for about 2 hours on average. But perks of being in the midwest. Nearest hill is 3 minutes away from my house, regular hill is 15 minutes away. And they're open until 8:30pm most nights.
Feb 20 2019 11:47AM
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shinbangclan
Posts: 1177 - Karma: 7,546
2hrs on a hill w no park on monday, tuesday
2hrs on wednesday and thursday at another mtn with a park
optional full day on sunday

I ski a lot but I've spent a lot of time skiing terrain I don't enjoy
Feb 20 2019 11:50AM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7840 - Karma: 22,116
1-5 days a week November-December and April-May, 5-7 days a week January-March and more as conditions allow. 3-6 hours+ per day
I destroyed my wrist a few weeks ago though so I'm out for a few months.
Feb 20 2019 11:50AM
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FruitBootPro
Posts: 3103 - Karma: 13,853
I'm one of those midwest boys who grew up occupied by other shit so I skied only a few days a year, right now I'm trying to go every other weekend. Going up to Granite Peak in Wisconsin this weekend with a group from my uni so at least there's that. Will be down south next year for college so gonna have to focus on downhill longboarding and inline skating instead of skiing then, outside of winter break.

Guess I'm like a pretty bad skier compared to most people on NS. Oh well
Feb 20 2019 12:47PM
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Stimpy
Posts: 8 - Karma: 111
fun fact: the average American skier skis 7 days a year. so pretty much everyone on here is far above average!
Feb 20 2019 1:24PM
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Rum_Ham
Posts: 1449 - Karma: 4,482
2-4 days a week
Feb 20 2019 1:27PM
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270on420out
Posts: 7513 - Karma: 51,147
At least 1-3 times a week
Feb 20 2019 1:36PM
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meyshbeyg
Posts: 70 - Karma: 114
When I'm home in the winter, it's 3 times a week, but now that I'm at school, it's a cool 1 day a week. Being two hours from my mountain sucks
Feb 20 2019 1:58PM
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Despicableskier
Posts: 45 - Karma: 77
Today is 51 since early- mid December for me
Feb 20 2019 2:25PM
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Despicableskier
Posts: 45 - Karma: 77
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**This post was edited on Feb 20th 2019 at 2:27:29pm
Feb 20 2019 2:26PM
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Jezza
Posts: 155 - Karma: 592
Twice a week if I can. Kinda hard to keep up with that since the closest hill is a little under an hour away from me
Feb 20 2019 2:40PM
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Woos
Posts: 832 - Karma: 1,567
TheVictatorI'm one of those midwest boys who grew up occupied by other shit so I skied only a few days a year, right now I'm trying to go every other weekend. Going up to Granite Peak in Wisconsin this weekend with a group from my uni so at least there's that. Will be down south next year for college so gonna have to focus on downhill longboarding and inline skating instead of skiing then, outside of winter break.

Guess I'm like a pretty bad skier compared to most people on NS. Oh well


Yo see you at Granite. Look for a guy on Vishnu Wets with the graphic of oranges on them. I'll probably be in a navy Saga Fatigue jacket or a black and white Bloom Onward jacket. Usually rock a grey helmet with a NS, Saga, and Tall T sticker on it.
Feb 20 2019 3:46PM
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r00kie
Posts: 5238 - Karma: 59,580
Was 6 days a week during winter break, now twice a week. I'll easily break the goal of 60 days by end of season.
Feb 20 2019 3:50PM
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BrawnTrends
Posts: 1102 - Karma: 2,439
1-2 days a week. Sometimes more depending on conditions and if I'm doing some touring. But I try to go at least once a week (4 to 5 hours on the mountain).
Feb 20 2019 4:48PM
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SofaKingSick
Posts: 9325 - Karma: 61,225
jesus you guys ski a lot. why am i still so much better than you??
Feb 20 2019 4:56PM
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hi_vis360
Posts: 5092 - Karma: 51,675
8 DAYS A WEEK 400 DAYS A YEAR BABY!!!
Feb 20 2019 5:06PM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13106 - Karma: 18,910
I should be getting to 70 since november. Still have another month and a half to go. I try to ski daily from november to april.
Feb 20 2019 5:23PM
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fromSoILL
Posts: 7 - Karma: 21
3 to 4 days a week
Feb 20 2019 7:11PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51738 - Karma: 163,453
Was car less for a while but the last few weeks have gotten out 3-5 times a week I think. Have a good squad to ride with at least and the snow has been phenomenal.

It depends though, I feel like shit sometimes after work and hate riding tired. The fact that we have a pipe this year will get me out more I think.
Feb 20 2019 7:30PM
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michigang
Posts: 521 - Karma: 1,206
Every Friday & Sunday for just over 2 months, occasionally random week nights if I can but that’s rare :(
Feb 20 2019 8:14PM
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deletedddd
Posts: 174 - Karma: 380
2-3 a week
Feb 20 2019 8:29PM
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CalumSKI
Posts: 4163 - Karma: 23,601
im on like 45 while still going to school every day
Feb 20 2019 8:33PM
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WoFIowz
Posts: 9791 - Karma: 72,406
Busy year for me outside of skiing so sadly only at 12, which is still a lot considering where I live. My season is basically over cuz all my weekends are booked for other stuff through the end of April... :(

For me and anyone I know, it's hard to get a lot of days when you have to travel to ski anywhere halfway decent. Basically for every day I ski, one of those days is spent traveling, sometimes even 2 days. It's also hard finding people to ski with who are able to take off the time to do so. Fuck I even had to drove solo to VT from Ohio this year. It's always a constant debate of should I waste my time skiing 3 days at a shitty 300' hill or spend 1-2 days traveling for a single great day of skiing.

I need to move.....or win the lottery.... Or both.
Feb 20 2019 10:30PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
Posts: 12519 - Karma: 116,330
about 45 days every month
Feb 20 2019 10:37PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 74,234
Averaging 4-5 days a week this year. Last year my average was once a week lol.
Feb 20 2019 10:49PM
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e.littt
Posts: 414 - Karma: 2,348
I'm currently just weekend warrioring it, so just once a week but for an entire day. Sometimes I'll sneak in a couple hours during the week at the hill in the Edmonton but I suck at park so I gotta lug it over to the mountains so do the skiing I like.

But I'm sitting at 20 full days right now which I'm super stoked on considering that it's a ~5 hour drive to the closest mountain.
Feb 21 2019 2:04AM
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ASSholebomber22
Posts: 6677 - Karma: 70,638
69 days/month

420 days/year
Feb 21 2019 2:30AM
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lewisbski
Posts: 32 - Karma: 77
2 or 3 times a week. 2 hours on a Wednesday night and 5 hours on Saturday and sunday. I ski at a dryslope 10 mins walk away
Feb 21 2019 2:59AM
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GayWolf420
Posts: 37517 - Karma: 121,409
2-3+ days in between days off and working nights. I like to sleep in a lot so thats kind of an issue but skiing before work is nice
Feb 21 2019 3:09AM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,175
I have 271 days this season allready
Feb 21 2019 4:53AM
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HaydenB
Posts: 1072 - Karma: 8,138
2-3 times a week at an actual hill, every day get at least an hour of practice in by backyard with a few rails
Feb 21 2019 9:54AM
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NickelbackFan420
Posts: 204 - Karma: 744
used to get 40-50 days on snow when in highschool. its febuary and ive skied once this year while being in college. its really depressing that im missing out so much but going to ride friday night
Feb 21 2019 11:57AM
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JamaicanWeezer
Posts: 82 - Karma: 186
Every weekend and I usually get around 5-6 hours each day.
Feb 21 2019 12:11PM
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Dddsz
Posts: 3042 - Karma: 7,326
Let's all get our ego dicks off
Feb 21 2019 1:06PM
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Idahoe
Posts: 1027 - Karma: 7,538
a lot
Feb 22 2019 1:39PM
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TreyMiddleton
Posts: 78 - Karma: 349
I’m in hs and the nearest mountain is a little over 2 hours away so I’m only sitting at 25 days rn. I’ll likely end up with around 40 by the end of the season
Feb 22 2019 6:03PM
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Titus69
Posts: 9329 - Karma: 17,816
Almost every day or so, working on hill helps, besides like 8 days hiking brighton rails I have around 55 on hill days so far. Last winter I was a weekend warrior and got maybe 40 all winter.
Feb 22 2019 6:39PM
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FruitBootPro
Posts: 3103 - Karma: 13,853
TreyMiddletonI’m in hs and the nearest mountain is a little over 2 hours away so I’m only sitting at 25 days rn. I’ll likely end up with around 40 by the end of the season


Do you only go on weekends?
Feb 22 2019 6:44PM
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Knewnews
Posts: 2093 - Karma: 477
im at 7 days this year so far.
Feb 22 2019 7:20PM
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Pilsby
Posts: 233 - Karma: 1,085
7 days a week opening day to close day then get a few days before my home resort opens and a few after close. Last season I got 135 days
Feb 22 2019 9:03PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
Posts: 5980 - Karma: 8,175
Pilsby7 days a week opening day to close day then get a few days before my home resort opens and a few after close. Last season I got 135 days


Nice! What's your job?
Feb 22 2019 9:21PM
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Pilsby
Posts: 233 - Karma: 1,085
I am currently a janitor at the ski hill it’s a sweet gig but I am going to work my ass off this summer so I don’t have to work next winter
Feb 22 2019 9:27PM
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PsychicMigration
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 10,537
6-8per month probably 40+ days this year hopefully.
Feb 23 2019 2:59PM
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Powside
Posts: 22 - Karma: 55
Twice a year, aha.
Feb 23 2019 3:01PM
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sui-kide
Posts: 330 - Karma: 680
1-4 days a week, mostly depending on the weather
Feb 23 2019 3:30PM
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romozi
Posts: 12 - Karma: 40
One week/year, unfortunately. But I'm just glad I can ski while others can't afford it
Feb 24 2019 5:57PM
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Chunderface
Posts: 2523 - Karma: 9,923
51 days nig
Feb 24 2019 7:34PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51738 - Karma: 163,453
Biffbarf69 days/month

420 days/year


I've seen those number before somewhere
Feb 24 2019 7:35PM
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alex.lev82
Posts: 11 - Karma: 25
Wednesday after school untill 10
Saturday from 10am to 3 or 4
Sunday same
Feb 24 2019 8:20PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9396 - Karma: 68,839
Both days every weekend, no lunch no exceptions.
Feb 24 2019 8:35PM
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