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Choosing Alpine Skis
How to choose alpine skis:
All-mountain Skis Where skis used to be 200 cm or longer, that much length isn't needed anymore. A versatile, do-everything ski for an average-height adult runs between 160 and 180 cm in length. For cruising groomed runs and making occasional forays into other terrain, look for a ski up to about 75 mm in width under the foot for versatile performance across most terrain. If you enjoy powder skiing, consider a ski in the fat or midfat category. If you frequently ski icy snow, stick to a narrower design.
Midfat and Fat Skis Shorter skis, from 75 to 100 mm in width under the foot, excel in deep powder and soft snow. If you have always struggled in powder, this is your ticket to the next level. Many of these skis are stiff and demanding, and are designed for accomplished skiers. If you're a beginner, make sure you aren't purchasing too stiff a ski, as you will not be able to turn it properly.
Slalom Racing Skis Racing skis have become incredibly short. The fastest racers in the world commonly use skis of about 160 cm, while a few years ago they would consider nothing less than 205 cm. Flexible and responsive, they offer incredibly quick turning on firm snow, but are not a great choice for deep snow and ungroomed terrain.
Twin-tip Skis Favored by skiers who enjoy the challenges presented by half pipes and terrain parks, twin-tips are very soft and forgiving with a turned-up tail to land jumps backward. Bindings are mounted farther forward than normal. Make sure to demo a pair to see if that's what you're after. Twin-tips can be skied in the same length as all-mountain skis, or slightly shorter, depending on preference.
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Jasper Skiing for Locals and International Guests
Snowboard at Jasper's Marmot Basin!
Skiing in Jasper National Park's winter playground is truly for all ages. Jasper's winter wonderland is treasured for an uncrowded hospitable atmosphere.
Marmot Basin's downhill Ski Mountain offers ski enthusiasts spectacular opportunities.
Cross country skiers enjoy over 300 kilometres of ski trails that make Jasper one of the largest cross country ski areas in Canada.
Backcountry ski enthusiasts also love Jasper's day trips and multi-day ski trips to opportunities all over the national park.
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