Every year since I was in 7th grade my family has gone out Colorado skiing. In general our family loves winter sports such as snowmobiling, snowboarding, and of course skiing. In certain parts of Colorado its snows almost every day, making the ski conditions merely perfect. Most of the time we go to Colorado in March so the temperature is typically above 35 degrees so that we can enjoy ourselves without being cold.
One of the best parts of going out there every year is that usually three or four other families go as well. One of my good friends and his parents come out there annually which keeps it enjoyable to me without getting too fed up with my own family for 16 hours in a car. Also, it is nice to have someone that is nearly the same skiing level so that we can do more difficult runs and not have to wait for stragglers. Before you ski in the Rocky Mountains it’s hard to know how big they are compared to Mt. La Crosse or other local places.
Typically at Mt. La Crosse, it takes about two or three minutes to get up the hill on a chair lift. In Colorado, it takes about 15 minutes in a chairlift that is twice as fast. Also, it is almost impossible ski to the bottom of a full run, without stopping to catch your breath or rest your legs. Another difference is that there are moguls on some of the harder runs, making it difficult to reach the bottom without wanting to pass out. We’ve skied at places such as; Breckenridge, Vail, Arapaho Basin, Copper Mountain, and Steamboat. The place I like the most though is Keystone. The resort that we usually stay in is directly at the bottom of Keystone, so it’s just a small walk away. Another reason why I prefer Keystone is because they have lights on certain runs making them available at night, which I feel is the best time to ski.
The winter months are definitely not my favorite but it makes it just a little bit better when you make the most out of it!
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I went skiing one time and decided for my health I would never return. I was coming down a hill, not a very steep hill but steep enough and my ski came off my foot and I was skiing down this hill on one leg when i could slow down enough i threw my body onto the ground and got bruised up pretty good. Then I had to go find my lost ski. Since that episode I have not felt like trying it out again. Good luck, hope your ski never falls off.
ReplyDeleteNot much of a ski guy myself but I enjoy watching snowboarding and skiing. During the winter olympics, it was pretty fun watching the snowboarders and skiiers. Since I cannot do any of the moves and tricks, it amazes me what the individuals can do with the boards and skis. As funny as it seems, I tried skiing for P.E. class back in middle school and had a tough time coming down the bunny hill at Mt. La Crosse. Ever since then, I haven't had the guts to go back and try. But watching the skiers and their runs during the winter olympics, you gotta have the joy and respect for the sport and individuals too.
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