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. ' *•?* ,• I For beginners to hotdoggers., There's more to si • PLAINDEALEE - PAGE 4 -FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1979 V- «•'-< ' ••••• ? ' 5 • , '•/ • •"% '*-> -\6i r • • Oo ,4 •' •' snow It's Saturday morning, 7AM, the alarm is blaring. You sleep­ ily stab at the off button, resist­ ing the urge to retreat back under the warmth of the electric blanket. Must get moving, the day's a-wasting. On goes the long underwear, thermal socks, turtleneck, warm-up pants, wool sweater, down jacket, gloves, hat and muffler. Whew! Only an hour-and-a- half drive if the roads aren't too icy, and the parking lot will be in sight. Drive on. Getting ready It's cold. The sun is not quite up over the mountain yet. Steam rises off your wool socks as you exchange driving shoes for ski boots. It's nice to have these new lightweight boots with only one buckle. Sure makes it a lot easier. Okay, checklist: Skis, poles, goggles, money, gloves, hat. Look, the ticket line's not too long! With lift ticket firmly at­ tached, you slip easily into your step-in bindings, no straps to snap because of the convenient ski brakes and, with a firm hold on your poles, you're off to the lift and the start of a glorious day. Perfect setting The weather is still chilly but invigorating. The sun has just peaked over the ridge, shining brilliantly on snow-laden pine trees and brightly clad skiers who float gracefully on a soft carpet of fresh snow. Your excitement and antici­ pation mount as the top ridge draws nearer. You ready your goggles, adjust the muffler around your face and slip your hands into the strapless grips on your poles. , „ Sliding easily from the chair, you're off! What a sensational feeling of freedom. Schusss... Gliding smoothly on the jiewly groomed run, spirits rise as you look ahead at the calm white river before you. Skiing these runs again and again pro­ vides endless new thrills be­ cause no two times will be alike. It's four o'clock. How quickly a day of skiing passes, but the total skiing experience is not over. Apres-ski, a time of gathering with old and new friends around © THE EXHILARATION OF SKIING is being experienced by more and more people every year. Hiu exciting sport offers something for everyone, whether novice or expert. Drawing courtesy: Scott, USA. .*:•. * / • "* HEADQUARTERS 'The Place To Go for Everything in Skiing' SKI PACKAGE SPECTACULAR • - 4 & -- . -- * 4 - * " JUNIOR PACKAGES "LITTLE JOLLY" PACKAGE No. PJ2 Includes Fischer "Jolly Skis Tyrolia "Model 30" Bindings w/leashes Barrecrafters "AP10" Aluminum Poles Ski Ties & Mechanics Briefing Reg. $114.40 •PACKAGE PRICE "JUNIOR BEST' PACKAGE No. PJ3 Includes Fischer "Blaze" Junior Skis Tyrolia "79" Model Deluxe 50 Bindings with Safety Leashes Scott "Junior Hot Dog" Deluxe Poles Ski Ties & Certified Mechanics Briefing Reg. $148.19 'PACKAGE PRICE 119 PLU$ INSTALLATIONS RELEASE CHECK ADULT TOURING DEAL"PACKAGE NO.XCPl' Includes Norski "F-2000" Waxless Cross Country Skis Norski "Christy" medium height top grained leather touring boots Norski "Deluxe 3-Pin" Binding Norski "Tonkin" Leather Grip Poles Hooker Ski Equipment Carrier Reg.$152.70 'PACKAGE PRICE $ l f 9 9 S plus Installation ^HOLIDAY COUPON ̂ 1 BRING IN THIS f COUPON AND SAVE • AN ADDITIONAL M0°° i ON ANY OF THESE J ^SKI PACKAGES 'SKI OMEGA"PACKAGE NO. P3 Includes Rossignol "Omega" Mid-length Skis Tyrolia "260" Bindings with Brakes . Scott "MEF I" Deluxe Aluminum Poles , Ski Ties & Certified Mechanics Briefing Reg. $278.64 $9 AO •PACKAGE PRICE MM* "ACTION DEAL" PACKAGE NO. PI Includes K-2 "Action II" Compact Skis Salomon "222" Bindings with Brakes Barrecrafters "AP21" Aluminum Poles Ski Ties & Certified Mechanics Briefing Reg. $246.75 g •PACKAGE PRICE 9 154 "TEAM SUPER SKI" PACKAGE NO. P4 Includes •Fisher "Mid Super" Cut 70 Skis •Salomon "626" Bindings w/Brakes •Scott "MEF" 11 Deluxe Poles •Nordica Boots •Team Deluxe Ski Bag •Team Deluxe Boot Bag •Ski Ties & Certified Mechanics Briefing Reg. $467.49 Men's-"Cosmos" Black •PACKAGE PRICE Ladies- Nova Lt. Gray/Dk. Gray uruon *plus installation ft release check TWO LOCATIONS FOR CUSTOMER CONVENIENCE 1-94 ft Russell Road Rt. 12, Vale, III. '/a mil* south of Wise, line . 5 milts south ot Fox Lalco 312-395-3550 S15-385-2720 Hours for both stores: Tues., Thurs. 9 a.m. • 6 p.m. Wed., Fri. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat., Sun. 9 a.m. • 5 p.m. m a cozy fire, sipping hot spiced wine, is often as stimulating and enjoyable as the events that pre- cedeit. ' ' • Sharing experiences There is a certain camaraderie among skiers who have shared the same runs, experienced sim­ ilar successes, disasters and re­ coveries, and who've enjoyed the rewarding fatigue of an ac- ' tive sport. The exciting sport of skiing is growing rapidly because of pos­ itive experiences such as the one described. The mystique and misconceptions of what's in­ volved in aday on the slopes has diminished considerably as in­ terested people learn more about equipment, clothing and skiing techniques. - Skiing equipment has come a long way from the days of bear- trap bindings, laced leather boots, bamboo poles, wood skis and bulky clothing. Equipment is important Beginners and intermediates alike are encouraged to select lightweight plastic boots, shorter (160-185 cm), more flexible skis, step-in bindings, tapered-aluminum ski poles, and slim-line warm-up suits. Ski equipment manufacturers are responding to the growing number of new entrants to the sport. For example, Scott USA, manufacturer of lightweight high-performance ski boots, poles and goggles, offers two unique boot models that have the adjustability to be used by beginners as well as intermedi­ ate and advanced skiers. Improvements have not only occurred in ski clothing and equipment, but also in ski mountain maintenance, the amenities offered in the resort communities and the wide se- ' lection of transportation op­ tions. Get-aways getting better Many resorts have budgeted large sums of money for the op­ eration of Snowcats for groom­ ing of the runs, the installation of snow-making equipment to ensure a longer season and a se­ cure snow base, and the training of more professional mountain crews to maintain and control the conditions on the hill and the well-being of skiers. Discount rates A variety of services, restau­ rants, retail shops, entertain­ ment and lodging have rapidly sprung up to accommodate the weekend and week-long skiers. Major airlines have given ski­ ing special consideration by adding special routes to the more popular destination re­ sorts. Commuter airlines are ex­ panding their schedule to connect conveniently with the larger air terminals. Some air­ lines are also offering special ski packages to many resorts. All of these well-coordinated efforts and improvements on the piart of manufacturers, resorts and airlines make it much easier for today's interested novice to enter the exciting sport of snow skiing. If you have ever had the de- . sire to experience the exhilara­ tion of gliding smoothly down expertly groomed slopes, ob­ serving the beauties of nature blanketed by freshly fallen snow, and later sharing these moments with friends over a steaming mug of buttered rum, there is no better time than now. Your local sporting goods store or ski shop will be happy to introduce you to what you'll need to enjoy the ultimate plea­ sures of skiing. Hazardous Duty Teachers in some low­ er grades feel that they are at least entitled to as much pay as other wild animal trainers. a -Gerald, Miami. J --mmm - mm----