As a diehard skier trying to spend every day that I can on the slopes, I get a lot of questions. When it’s chilly out, I can never complain because people always ask “You’re a skier, don’t you like being cold?”
So I thought I’d do a little Q&A with the questions I frequently get from friends and family.
Q: Doesn’t being cold make skiing less fun?
A: I enjoy skiing so much that cold doesn’t bother me, but I don’t want to stand around in -10 weather.
Q: Isn’t it boring to ski green (easy) or blue (intermediate) trails once you are an “expert”?
A: I enjoy the advanced terrain, the moguls, the deep pow, but I also like a nice meandering trail with a view or a freshly groomed beginner trail with no one else on it. Skiing for me is about having fun – whatever the condition.
Q: Is ski racing an event where everyone lines up and tries to get to the bottom first?
A: That sounds kind of like skier-cross, which includes banked turns and jumps as well. I would totally give that a try. However, traditional ski racing is a little more organized and looks like this.
Q: Doesn’t gravity do all the work for you? Why do you need to be get in shape for skiing?
A: Gravity helps, but there’s technique involved. It’s a workout, and the mountain sure knows how to kick my butt. Getting in shape helps make the ski season more fun.
What are the most common questions you get about your hobbies?
Trails, Trees, and Skiis 