The dreaded ski season is upon us.
My friend Cait informed me today that it is currently snowing in Vail. Probably just a bit, but still my immediate thought was "Oh great here we go".
Most people assume everyone skis out here, but actually you will find quite a few people who have lived here for 15, 20+ years and do not find it to be that big of a deal anymore.
Then there are the rare people who literally just do not like to ski. I am in this group because...
1) It's cold
2) It's fast
3) It's downhill
4) You can hit an ice patch and die
5) I don't like snow boarders
6) I don't like fast skiers or snow boarder who have almost hit me as I SLOWLY cruise along the right side of the mountain.
7) You have to wake up early to go
8) It's a good hour and a half of wondering if your car will make it and if that driver in front of you will make it as well. Along with the driver beside you, behind you, on the other side of the road etc.
9) White outs on the drive up are not fun.
10) Taking off nine layers to go to the bathroom = not cool.
I think 10 is enough, but I could go on with more...
That is my rant for the day.
funny. true.
ReplyDeleteTOTALLY AGREE!!! Word for word!
ReplyDelete11. I don't like feeling like my feet are going to fall off they are so cold. (This deserves a whole different number from #1)
ReplyDelete12. It is way more fun to drink in the ski lodge with friends (if you can convince someone else not to ski with you).
I share your feeling! I've been told I am 'so lucky' that I live so close to skiing in Vermont now. Uhm, no thank you.
Good luck this ski season! :)
Skiing = my worst nightmare.
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