I haven't gone skiing in a couple of years. I used to organize day trips with friends to Hunter Mountain, Windham, or Mountain Creek and we always seemed to drive home in blizzard conditions. I've tried snowboarding once (I did well until the back of my helmet-less head met the slope), but I prefer the control and less demanding nature of skiing. The rivalry between skiers and snowboarders is fiercer than Team Edward vs Team Jacob. Personally, I have a pet peeve for the snowboarders who sit lined up, taking up the whole slope (the physics of stopping my 230lb frame going downhill at 30mph is like trying to stop a wave in the ocean). Anyway, enough about my dislike of hipster snowboarders....
I recently went skiing with friends at Mt. Snow, VT and my rustiness definitely showed. After "conquering" the bunny slopes, I hopped on the ski lift ready to take on the mountain. I should have known that things were off to a bad start after I wiped out getting off of the ski lift (first time ever). I should have checked the slopes map before getting on the 20 minute lift - my only option down was intermediate blue slopes. There is nothing more humiliating and demeaning than having to walk uphill to retrieve lost skis, trying to put your foot back in the binding, all while sliding downhill. Did I mention that we went skiing during a heatwave (70 degrees) and I went skiing in a t-shirt and no gloves? There is nothing more fun than skidding to a stop on your forearms and hearing the most dreaded words ever: "Are you ok?" That phrase scars more than any pain! My only saving grace (on Day 2) was the Belgian waffle cabin I found at the bottom of the slopes....mmmm waffles.
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