Skiing On My Mind

Okay, so Vermont is back in the mix. We actually got hit by a solid 12-15 inch storm and it has been super cold since. Okemo is in pretty good shape, although we did not get the pow pow that Virginia just got. 24+ inches. Pretty good for Virginia. I think TGR should do a segment at Wintergreen! That would be cool. I think.
So, just read a short blurb on my buddy, Gary’s blog, http://www.skibumpoet.com. He talks about “paying the price,” at Alta. Gary is a seasoned veteran of Alta, that continually gives Alta the respect that it deserves. He taught me that if you are going to sprint to ski High Rustler on a 2 foot deep day, than you better pay your dues when it hasn’t snowed for 3 weeks and ski it at that time too.
I’ve certainly skied High Boy straight out of the gate on a 2 foot deep day, but what a great tradition to respect the goods when the skiing is below average.
I’m looking forward to a deep Winter in Vermont, but ready to pay my dues if need be. Also looking forward to some High Boy runs, in this April’s trip to Alta. Hoping the dues will be all paid up by then!