Skiing On My Mind

What is it about the first snow of the season that gets me so pumped up. It is such a big day. It officially means that Winter is knocking. It is like the first significant milestone of the season.
For many years I made it tradition to always put my ski rack back on at the first site of snow (even if it was September). The old Mercury Topaz always did look a lot better with a ski rack on her.  :)

I have a truck now, so I didn’t have to put the ski rack on today after I saw the first snow of the season.  I was on the annual fall foliage mountain bike ride up to the top of Killington with a good crew of friends and acquaintances. We knew it was going to be questionable weather, but frankly did not expect snow. This crew of riders was also a bunch of skiers, so even though our extremities may have been numb, it was hard not to crack a smile and a little shout as the first white stuff of the season came down.

Time to put the ice scraper back in the car, pre-cut your kindling, and book your trip to Utah, because it’s gonna be a BIG Winter!!!

   Well folks, it is September. The first few trees have actually started to turn here in Vermont. Fall is by far my favorite season. There is nothing better than that crisp air, and amazing foliage. Of course, it is also a sign that Winter is coming! My friend Nick has always said his favorite part of most things is the anticipation. Well, I would have to agree.
   It is so exciting to start thinking about what another Winter will bring. I love the first day when you can put on your favorite winter hat and wear it all day without being too hot. Some people love wearing their bathing suit all day. I prefer putting the bathing suit away and breaking out the jeans and long sleeve shirts. It is finally that time when the new ski movies and magazines come out. It is time to reconnect with your “winter friends”. I have quite a few friends that I only really catch up with them in the Fall, just before ski season. This is because I know they are getting as excited as I am about the upcoming Winter.  Skiing is so awesome and I can’t wait.  Oh the anticipation…..I love it!!!