This past weekend I was out on the mountain patrolling. It was unseasonable warm and sunny which usually means two things:
1. The snow softens up and makes for great skiing conditions
2. Everyone (regardless of ability level) comes out to ski.
While I think it’s fantastic to see lots of people out enjoying the snow, there are some individuals that just shouldn’t be allowed to go outside, let alone be on a pair of skis. As I watched the multitudes of skiers and snowboarders slide down the mountain (not always standing upright) it became blatantly obvious that the majority of these people only come out on these rare spring-like days.
Typically the snow conditions are best in the morning but curiously most of the cro
wds didn’t arrive until mid afternoon. I’m not sure why it takes the masses so long to get to out but I’m willing to bet it’s because they’re digging through old boxes marked “Rad Ski Gear.” This is where they keep the Scotch-Guarded jeans, itchy wool socks (nothing synthetic here), gloves that change colors when it gets cold, and full burglar-style ski mask. Of course no trip to the ski slope would be complete without a stylish jacket representing some kind of large patterned neon color scheme.
Even though the slopes get extra crowded on these days, it’s nice to take a trip down memory lane and check out all the great fashions that should never have been allowed to see the light of day.
1. The snow softens up and makes for great skiing conditions
2. Everyone (regardless of ability level) comes out to ski.
While I think it’s fantastic to see lots of people out enjoying the snow, there are some individuals that just shouldn’t be allowed to go outside, let alone be on a pair of skis. As I watched the multitudes of skiers and snowboarders slide down the mountain (not always standing upright) it became blatantly obvious that the majority of these people only come out on these rare spring-like days.
Typically the snow conditions are best in the morning but curiously most of the cro
wds didn’t arrive until mid afternoon. I’m not sure why it takes the masses so long to get to out but I’m willing to bet it’s because they’re digging through old boxes marked “Rad Ski Gear.” This is where they keep the Scotch-Guarded jeans, itchy wool socks (nothing synthetic here), gloves that change colors when it gets cold, and full burglar-style ski mask. Of course no trip to the ski slope would be complete without a stylish jacket representing some kind of large patterned neon color scheme.Even though the slopes get extra crowded on these days, it’s nice to take a trip down memory lane and check out all the great fashions that should never have been allowed to see the light of day.
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Yes, but the real question is... was anybody wearing Carharrt overalls?
Since I sold that rad colorful jacket of mine, if I was forced to slide down a mountain this-very-minute I'd have to wear my plowing gear :) Thank goodness there are no mountains nearby...
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