I’m one of those skiers that everyone hates — the ones that don’t actually ski. I’ll happily fork out for a week in a European ski resort and spend the entire time sitting out on the deck of a mountain cafe knocking back glasses of vin chaud, watching more enthusiastic sportsmen zip past me down the slopes. The actual skiing part of the whole experience has always seemed far too much like hard work. Courtesy Of Planai.At But this year it’s going to be different — I am going to learn to ski, and until I’m worthy of these Chanel rosewood skis, I’ve vowed not to spend any more money on ski gear. Courtesy Of Chanel However, this should not stop you. When it comes to mountain wear, I reckon the brighter the better. Blinding white snow is just begging you to wear vibrant colors. People may not be color-blocking on the catwalk anymore, but on the slopes it’s a whole different ball game. I’d suggest how bright you go is inversely proportional to how good of a skier/boarder you are. Courtesy Of Helly Hansen If you’re a pro, you should go all out and treat yourself to… Read more »
Courtesy Of Ivygate Blog Listen up, freshmen — this one’s for you. Warmcuts will save your life. You know how some schools have an underground tunnel system that allows their would-be bitterly cold undergraduates to avoid getting frostbite while walking to class? Well, we don’t have those. We do, however, have a lot of buildings that are really close together. And so the warmcut was born — a route that takes place partially, preferably mostly indoors while you move from point A to point B. The secret to a worthwhile warmcut is that it not add more than a minute of travel time to your commute but be at least 80 percent indoors. Otherwise, you will not actually warm up, and so then what is the point? Addendum: if the Realfeel temperature is below negative 15 [insert joke about how freshmen ain’t ready for a real Hanover winter here], forget these guidelines and just stay as indoors as you can. Or, you know, stay in bed. Going from Fahey or Russell Sage to FoCo? Walk through the Gold Coast buildings and then Mass Row. McLaughlin to Silsby? Take the library. Or go through Kemeny and Haldeman, but that one’s… Read more »
Alas, it is 12W. Minnesotans are scoffing at the rest of us and preparing for the harsh winter by putting on a cardigan over a tank top or something. You’re the real hard guys. Meanwhile, all the Southerners have stayed ahead of the curve and are off. They’re probably in New Zealand or something. Lame. But I’m getting sidetracked. The point of my column is to share with you things that Dartmouth kids like. This column was kind of hard to write because even though I love cold weather and snow and sledding, six hours of sunlight a day is rough. But whatever. Let’s get on with it and dive in, like the overeager freshmen dive into Occom Pond for the Polar Bear Swim. Which you should totally do, by the way. The adrenaline rush will awaken your frozen, near-dead soul. Also, the thought that other people will see you in a swimsuit might help you stay motivated and get you to the gym. Or you could just ignore me and order another EBAs pizza. Here’s a list of some things Dartmouth kids like… in the winter. Cars So my best friend has this car. It’s a white Volvo that… Read more »
<=”" img=”"> Courtesy Of North News & Pictures Ltd In the north of England where I was an undergrad, girls are renowned for their lackadaisical approach to keeping warm while out on the town. In fact, it’s not uncommon for pictures of Newcastle girls braving the elements in next to nothing on a night out to make the front pages of tabloid newspapers.If, however, you are not in possession of rhino hide instead of skin — like me — you might want to start considering options for staying alive over the coming months without surrendering to sweatpants and micro-fleece. You can look chic and warm without resorting to hiking gear. If you’re heading out to the “Real World” (South Main Street), then you have much more flexibility, thanks to the handy coat-racks found in most establishments. However, if Frat Row is your destination, you’re going to have to be a bit more imaginative. Here are my top tips for party survival during the Big Chill (and not a fleece in sight): <=”" img=”"> Courtesy Of Longchamp.Com 1. There is almost no limit to what you can fit inside a Longchamp handbag. Almost literally. With the large-sized bag, the world… Read more »
For Max Hammer ’12, there is nothing better than a good day of skiing. It has been a major part of his life since he could walk, and will be until it is no longer physically feasible, he said. Hammer recently shared a part of his skiing experience with the Dartmouth community at a movie screening in Dartmouth Hall. Hammer was one of a handful of freestyle skiers to star in “Wyoming Triumph,” a movie about skiing in Wyoming, where Hammer grew up. KGB Productions made the movie in partnership with Trevor Hiatt, who had the idea for the film and organized the group of skiers, including Hammer. “It was a new approach to something I already loved doing and I just got really absorbed in it,” Hammer said. Unlike most ski movies, which feature fast clips of extreme skiing, they wanted to create a more narrative film about skiing in Wyoming. Everyone involved in the film had day jobs in addition to their life as a skier, and they wanted to put together a work not about professional skiing, but about regular Wyomingites doing what they love. Over half of Wyoming’s land is public and the group capitalized… Read more »
Winter is right around the corner, and with that, getting sick becomes almost inevitable. With so many overlapping signs and symptoms, sometimes it’s hard to know when it’s time to trek to Dick’s House or when an ibuprofen will do the trick. Here are a few pointers on what you should know about the most common bugs you’ll catch. The Common Cold or Upper Respiratory Illness. Symptoms include a runny nose, a cough, a low-grade fever and a sore throat. This can be treated with over-the-the-counter medications. If symptoms get worse or persist for more than 5-7 days, you should go to Dick’s House. 2.Strep Throat. If your symptoms are only a sore throat, a fever and swollen glands, this could be strep throat, which will require antibiotics. Go to Dick’s House. 3.The Flu. Body aches, a bad cough, fatigue and high fever are the telltale signs of the flu. A stuffy nose, sore throat, gastrointestinal problems and sneezing are sometimes present. You will also have a fever of 100+ – no fever, no flu. If you exhibit these symptoms, you need to go to Dick’s House. 4.Mono. Mono starts out with fatigue and a slight sore throat. This… Read more »