Maybe you didn’t know this but ski resorts are like relationships. Early in the season when you are all twitterpated over the new snow, it’s easy to focus on the POW and not the underlying rocks that can rip your heart and boards apart. It doesn’t take long to wise up and return to your old faithful standby. That would be the boards that have been around the mountain (more than) a few times. They may be well used and scratched with a few nicks on the edges but the two of you have weathered and enjoyed many storms together. Yes, you have made many fond memories together and you know they will always be there for you no matter what. Well, that is unless they break or completely delaminate on you.
There is something else to beware of when starting any new relationship. It’s the classic bait and switch tactic. Here’s an example; Imagine you are standing at the top of a run with your new powder boards. There has been recent snow fall and you see pushed around snow on the run. And there is always some off piste stash to play in. Piece of cake! Those new boards of yours will slide through that stuff like hot melted butter on mashed potatoes. Then you discover that those potatoes are three day old leftovers that someone put in the freezer. Crud! That’s when it dawns on you that you are in a co-dependent relationship and suddenly all you are focused on is survival.
Yes, mountains are like marriages and you have to commit to the fall line in order to enjoy the downhill ride… That’s when it’s important to focus on the magical powder and brilliant blue bird days you enjoy together.
The Snow Circus
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