Aww now that wasnt very nice.  When i SKI SKI, i use Salomon XSCREAM skis w/ pilot system.  Do you think id go to Keystone, Vial, Breckenridge, Copper Mountian, Beaver Creek, Snow Shoe, Killington, and Whistler Blackcomb on a pair of snowblades  (W/B owns all BTW....Keystone has the best pine trees, Copper Mountian had the best view from peak, W/B had the best layout, trails, food, and over all scenery.)   
Gimme a break.  I would like to get with some better skiiers though.  People who can actully ski double and tripple blacks.... and not local blacks, but Vail and Whistler blacks.     
Speaking of ice... i actully learned to ski on ice... Perfcet North   Ive found that if you can ski there and not hurt yourself, you can ski just about anywhere.  The only thing i have trouble with is deep powder +6in deep.