Skiing in Shanghai.......it has a nice ring to it right? Thought I'd share that I went to the indoor skiing complex in Shanghai this August. This was my 2nd experience skiing indoors in China. In 2006, I skiied indoors in Shenzhen. It's definitely a novelty experience. I think the total elevation is probably 3..feet, that is. But I enjoyed it regardless, as its just so different from what we do here in the states, plus it was over 100 degrees F outside the day I went.
It was very organized, how they give you a timed ticket (which probably has RFID technology in it, as you are charged by the hours you ski), they give you the clothes to wear (quite the fashion statement!), sandals to wear in the locker rooms (that was a nice touch, as was the free included locker) and have lots of staff and coaches available. The skis and boots are a bit frightening......I had actually never worn rear entry boots until then. And the skis were an experience in themselves! Here's a couple pix, sure to make you smile!
It was very organized, how they give you a timed ticket (which probably has RFID technology in it, as you are charged by the hours you ski), they give you the clothes to wear (quite the fashion statement!), sandals to wear in the locker rooms (that was a nice touch, as was the free included locker) and have lots of staff and coaches available. The skis and boots are a bit frightening......I had actually never worn rear entry boots until then. And the skis were an experience in themselves! Here's a couple pix, sure to make you smile!
