So I bought a Plattekill ticket last week for Friday, woke up, poked my head outside and said, "Nope, not today." Too cold and I just knew my first day back would be a nightmare if I was freezing. So I swallowed the $62, along with a bit of my pride, and decided to make it a work day. Last night, I'm sitting around and realize I have a couple of hours free in the afternoon today and decided to make the 20 minute drive to Maple Ridge - a place I've never been before and known for a family/kid ski area with a very minimal drop. But I was desperate to get some turns in and get home by 6:30p. So I drove out and it was awesome - not so much for the mountain (more of a hill than anything, but certainly a great spot for kids and those looking to learn to ski), but for the fact that it was like riding a bike. By my second run, I was making quick, precise turns, carving into the heavily groomed hard snow. I was amazed by these new skis. It's almost like cheating. They bite into the snow and make my transitions as easy as pie. I had a f'ing blast despite the short runs. Around 6 it started getting flooded with kids and the lights were playing tricks with my eyes - it seemed extremely dark and I thought maybe they waited too long to turn on the lights. Plus, my legs were starting to complain a bit. For $30 and a quick drive, it was fun. I'm just blown away by this new ski technology. Just unreal. So happy I was able to get some turns in to hold me over for a few days. Had a big smile on my face during the drive back and can't wait to hit another spot in the next few days.
...and impressions of your return!
