I have a good time almost every time I ski. If you are reading my reports to make your own decisions based on conditions – please read the words, and try to tune out the enthusiasm.
Do not mistake my enthusiasm for a positive review of conditions.
It’s easy to say, look at those pictures — looks like that guy had fun. Let’s go skiing!
But I can’t (I won’t!) curb my enthusiasm.
If you choose to use my reports to make ski decisions for yourself, please analyze carefully.
I have some questions.
I’d love to see a list of North American mountains ranked by percentage of passholder revenue.
I can’t totally imagine the implications – and would like to hear what you think.
I actually like work. But during the relatively short winter, I can’t focus on anything but skiing.
It’s no secret that I was really disappointed in my season last year. On my birthday (Jan 8th) I realized I was probably done for the season. I did actually get to the mountains one more time – for a 4-day weekend in late February. That weekend was like a religious experience for me. I skied primarily alone. I cherished every single turn. I read over the TRs from that weekend a hundred times over the summer.
I learned something. Don’t take anything for granted. On December 20, I had one of the great ski days of my life. At around 1:30, we’d had so many first tracks and we were beat that we called it a day. I knew more snow was coming the next day, so I went into town to pick up some supplies, relax and do a blog entry. I will NEVER do that again. Conditions like that – I’m going BELL-TO-BELL.
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