Family Ski Event

Thanks to cub scouts, took everyone skiing at Swain on Jan 22. It was 39 degrees but there's was enough snow to get in some lessons. I couldn't ski due to my knee, but it was great seeing them all get out there and go. Alli was a natural and Annie got up the big hill a couple times too. Brian was determined after seeing Allison advance and he eventually did the big hill twice. Brennan was disappointed but had fun as well. Admission was complaining during the ride up that she wasn't going to do it, but with less than half the lesson, she was going by herself up the lift. It was a good day.

Swain again

Today I got an 8-hour pass for only $36. Started skiing at 2:30 and stayed until 7:45. I even went to the expert side a bit. Very few skiers and very glad I came early. It's so cold I'm leaving before I wanted. Got A LOT of skiing in. Went down a jump and took a small jump. Didn't fall, but must learn to lean into it.

Back to Swain solo

Temp w/ wind chill = -19. Not so fun because the ground was hard. Wore undershirt, sweater, fleece, & jacket. Fingers & toes got cold. Good thing I had goggles! Wore long underpants under my pumori's. Nice combo. Only skied 2.5 hours. Hope to go somewhere this weekend, too.

Skiing Solo at Swain

Chilly today - high of 26, low of 11. Went to Swain for the first time. I wasn't jazzed about it, but had an awesome time. They were making snow AND it was sprinkling snow. Had to but goggles because the man-made stuff hurt my face & kept me from seeing. Skied for about 4 hours. Lots of pee breaks at first - I wanted to stay hydrated because I have to work tomorrow. Only took 1 hour to get here! I was very tired today and almost didn't go. Very friendly atmosphere as well.

Greek Peak - free pass

Went skiing at Greek Peak in Cortland, NY. I had a free pass I won from an online contest. Man I was tired when I was done. Seemed like I was always turning left so my R leg was exhausted when the day ended. It was warm out and most of the snow was fake, but it was SKIING!!!

Takeaways:

• Bring quarters for the lockers
• Drink water
• Bring food
• Thin sock liners were a must
• Goggles would be a good purchase. Not a requirement, but it would have helped me have a better time next time.

Skiing

Went to Toggenburg with Kurt last Saturday. Went to Wachusett last Wednesday. I love skiing! I bought my own skis after Christmas. I've been to Woods Valley a couple times and TBurg again w/ Rich. I think I've picked it up pretty quickly due to my learning to ice skate.

Wachusett was big & cold. They didn't have any new snow and there was a lot of ice. It was good to ski, but not much fun.

TBurg was a blast! I love cutting through the trees and stuff. Kurts legs started cramping and we left after 2.5 hours. It was a little icy, but not bad. I think I may like skiing more than climbing - probably because I can do it by myself, but there are also more people to do it with.