Ski Bum defined by Urbandictionary.com-- "One who works for low pay in exchange for benefits for example free skipasses or the coveted multi area season's pass as well as good deals on gear. as always the best things in life are free."
Well, they have the low pay part right.
Even though I didn't receive my ski pass for free, I do get discounts on ski gear. Now, I wouldn't quite consider myself a Ski Bum just yet...
but it is looking like I may be on my way--or atleast I hope so.
For those of you who may not know, my family used to go skiing every winter. We never missed a winter--but then we stopped going after my brother left to college. The last time I went skiing was in 2002, and I was scared about going back out there.
I wasn't always a fan of skiing. There is always something wrong when you go skiing--either your too cold, your boots are too tight, or your fingertips are frozen. Whether it is just one thing or all of those things--something is always wrong. I also didn't like the fact that I always had to go to ski school, and my brother was so much better than me. I secretly always hoped my mom would go shopping or in to town so that I can go with her instead of go skiing.
Luckily, she usually always did. Thanks mom.
The only thing I enjoyed about skiing back in the day was the ski lifts. And of course, when we would get a break on the mountain, and get cookies, and I could dunk my cookies into the snow and pretend it was milk--a little trick they taught us in ski school.
Well, my view on skiing has changed completely. Maybe it's because I am now an adult, or maybe it's the ski culture, maybe it's the fashion of skiing, maybe it's the physical activity, or maybe it's simply the desire to be an extremely good skiier. Either way, I now love it. I am falling in love with a lot of stuff out here. Who knows, maybe you guys won't ever see me again.
Just kidding, that won't ever happen. Did I mention I live in the "Ice Box of the Nation." Seriously though, that is the nickname of where I live.
So last Wednesday, we all went to Copper Mountain with our ski passes. It was a gorgeous day with the sun shining bright. There was only one run open, but we were all able to get out there and warm-up and practice. I was surprised at how quickly I picked it back up. Skiing is like riding a bike--it just comes back to you.
I forgot how fun skiing was, and I can't wait to get back out there!
Hi Gabers, I remember those days and felt the same way you did, I enjoyed the hot chocolate better than the skiing but I am looking forward to returning to the slopes again. You all look wonderful in your ski gear.
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Gabbers,
ReplyDeleteIt definitely is like riding a bike! I can't wait to show you my advanced ski skills hahaha toot toot! JKJK but in all seriousness. You look like you are having a lot of fun and I'm so jealous that it is only Novemeber and you are already skiing the slopes while I'm over here melting in the sweltering heat of Gainesville. We have been occasionally blessed with a few days of cold weather but nothing in comparison to what you and Bex are experiencing! I can't wait to see you on the 20th of December. Keep writing. Love you lots
-Dan
p.s.- what I would do to remember exact moments of our big ski trips! i.e- Irene wanting to go shopping rather than skiing with the rest of the group, wipe-outs, etc lol big kiss!
when you start getting those tan lines from your ski masks is when you officially become a skibum i think. when i went snowboarding 2 yrs ago for spring break, i thought to myself when seeing so many people walking around with those weird looking tan lines "how embarrassing to look like that" only to find out that it showed a sense of social status in that town. the more it looked like you still had your skimask on the "cooler" and better skier you were. i like how you pull out the stunna shades instead of the big mask though! way to still look like you're from miami!
ReplyDeleteWhatever you do please always wear your helmet!! You already forgot the first day and you were the only one that didn't have it. I saw the photos and all of your friends were wearing helmets. Did you just forget or did you lose it? Tell me the truth. Love Pops
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