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December 22, 2005

Roundtop

I've never been a downhill skier, and the one time Melissa took me over 6 years ago I didn't enjoy. She rarely goes and wanted to introduce it to Ryan, so we took this afternoon off and went over to Ski Roundtop. Since I didn't like skiing, I tried snowboarding. We got an introductory package that included lessons, so I took a first-time boarders' lesson with 7 others. Some of us did better than others, but I was probably the worst. My weight and height combined with my recent lack of exercise to make it hard for me to get up on the board in certain positions. Especially an hour into the lesson.

But it was fun for all involved, so we bought some discount passes for our next visit which include discounts on rentals and lift tickets for the rest of the season, as well as free lessons. I suspect we'll get out there at least two more times this season, if not more. I'll definitely be taking some more lessons. ;)

Anyone else ski around here?

Posted by Alex Harden on December 22, 2005 6:25 PM |

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I snowboard! So does my daughter. She's been asking if we could go to Roundtop this year. Maybe we can make it a group thing?

Posted by: Jonathan Smith | December 22, 2005 10:08 PM

Cool... maybe we can coordinate some time to meet up there next month. I'm definitely going to need a few more lessons (included with that pass we purchased) before I feel more comfortable on the board.

Posted by: aharden | December 23, 2005 10:16 AM

Ah, I can't wait for my kids to be old enough to take them downhill skiing. Matthew and I have just started going ice skating together this winter.

I'm really surprised you find the snowboard more comfortable. I've never tried one, but it seems to me that having both your feet anchored in the same position relative to each other would make balance and adaptation more difficult.

I also think the skis are more fun because you can go a hell of a lot faster on them than a snowboard. :)

Posted by: Spot Toxic | December 30, 2005 2:59 PM

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