Haven't worked out in 6 months . Trying not to 
right now Going skiing early next year. I hit the Sports Barn this morning for a "Ski Prep Class" Haven't worked out in 6 months . Trying not to right now
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Funnkalicious
Going skiing early next year. I hit the Sports Barn this morning for a "Ski Prep Class"Oh Riv-O. I'm sure 40 suits you well. Congrats on the milestone! :clap_1:
kt loo
RO- I'm in the same boat...I'm *approximately* the same age, ;-) , and my exercise regimen basically exists only when I travel...(city walks, Sowal bikes, mountain hikes)...then I go skiing once or twice a year AS IF I was an actual athlete! Should be a recipe for disaster, but I've never had trouble and can ski all day for a week... as long as I stay on the blue groomers! So I may not be cool on the slopes but I pack a lot of trail time in. I just have to be very alert to when the legs start giving out, because obviously that's the danger zone. And I'm actually considering a helmet this year for the first time, because I find I really like to get off the trails and cut my own tracks in the trees.
We're going to Steamboat at the end of January. Natural hot springs baby, can't wait!!!
Where are y'all going?
We're going to Steamboat at the end of January. Natural hot springs baby, can't wait!!!
Where are y'all going?
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My problem is I haven't worked out in 6 or 7 months 
. So this morning was brutal! We are going to Park City in Feb. Can't wait. I have only been skiing once when I was out of shape. It was horrible. Won't let that happen again.
. So this morning was brutal! We are going to Park City in Feb. Can't wait. I have only been skiing once when I was out of shape. It was horrible. Won't let that happen again.kt loo
The first time you ski is always the hardest, because you tense up so much trying to stop. Take a lesson early, and it will help you relax and not get sore. ALso, HOT TUBS are not optional...will nix a lot of soreness if you take one every night.
As long as you ski the west and not the icy east coast, you'll be fine. SO much easier, and fluffier if you fall.
As long as you ski the west and not the icy east coast, you'll be fine. SO much easier, and fluffier if you fall.
Beach Fanatic
The first time you ski is always the hardest, because you tense up so much trying to stop. Take a lesson early, and it will help you relax and not get sore. ALso, HOT TUBS are not optional...will nix a lot of soreness if you take one every night.
As long as you ski the west and not the icy east coast, you'll be fine. SO much easier, and fluffier if you fall.
When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
Funnkalicious
When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.:funn: Sounds like me!
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
I have never been...and I can't seeing it being something that pretty.
bean
When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
I can totally picture it and totally relate too. I spent most of my last skiing trip in the lodge with a few hot bodies...I mean hot toddies.Beach Fanatic
I didn't even mention that whole "no air" thing. It feels like somebody is sitting on your chest the whole time. Did I mention that I really LOVE snow skiing?
little sugar
When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
:funn: :clap_1: :clap_1: :clap_1:Beach Fanatic
One good thing is we had a guy who made me look good. We were standing in line at the lift and he was standing there with his thousand dollar outfit he bought for the trip.
Well, he started sliding forward and couldn't stop and crashed into the fence in front of about a hundred people. Every one of them was laughing. It was really great watching him untangle himself from the fence. He spent the rest of the week playing video games in his room.
kt loo
For me, skiing is about "no sound." I love going to a secluded trail, where no one is around, and hearing real silence for the only time in my life. It's total soul food.
As for skillz though, it's amazing how much just one lesson can move you from "scary/hard" to fun in just a couple hours. And I won't ever ski the east again, because ice, crowded slopes, thin trails and lift lines make skiing NO fun.
As for skillz though, it's amazing how much just one lesson can move you from "scary/hard" to fun in just a couple hours. And I won't ever ski the east again, because ice, crowded slopes, thin trails and lift lines make skiing NO fun.
Beach Fanatic
For me, skiing is about "no sound." I love going to a secluded trail, where no one is around, and hearing real silence for the only time in my life. It's total soul food.
As for skillz though, it's amazing how much just one lesson can move you from "scary/hard" to fun in just a couple hours. And I won't ever ski the east again, because ice, crowded slopes, thin trails and lift lines make skiing NO fun.
I totally agree. To anyone going for the first time, take the dang lesson. It may seem like a waste of time and money, but it is surely not. Otherwise, you'll spend your vacation laying on your back while the kids zoom by you going ninety mph. No funn..
got any pics?Author
The first time you ski is always the hardest, because you tense up so much trying to stop. Take a lesson early, and it will help you relax and not get sore. ALso, HOT TUBS are not optional...will nix a lot of soreness if you take one every night.
As long as you ski the west and not the icy east coast, you'll be fine. SO much easier, and fluffier if you fall.
I have been skiing for many years now. I just went unprepared once. Never do that again. I usually do some kind of ski workout for 2 months before I go. Last year I did a 35 day stretch. It was almost not enough.
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When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
Crusty But is not the place to learn from what I've been told. Try Park City next time. Great place to learn.
bean
Crusty But is not the place to learn from what I've been told. Try Park City next time. Great place to learn.
You left out Ohio.
Skiing out west sounds somewhat tempting.... who am I kiddin, I am sooo uncoordinated it's not even funny.Beach Fanatic
Crusty But is not the place to learn from what I've been told. Try Park City next time. Great place to learn.
My wife went out there last year. (I stayed here). She loved it. Crested Butte was some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, but I don't know if I'd go back. I fell on their bunny slopes.
Maybe the snowmobile thing is more my style.
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My wife went out there last year. (I stayed here). She loved it. Crested Butte was some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, but I don't know if I'd go back. I fell on their bunny slopes.
Maybe the snowmobile thing is more my style.
Right now the 2 places I would move to would be SoWal or Park City. I love the beach and I love snow skiing
SoWal Expert
My wife went out there last year. (I stayed here). She loved it. Crested Butte was some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen, but I don't know if I'd go back. I fell on their bunny slopes.That me be due to Cresty Butt not having real bunny slopes.
Maybe the snowmobile thing is more my style.
little sugar
My problem is I haven't worked out in 6 or 7 months
go river otter go......
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Beach Fanatic
When I go skiing, I might as well go to the top of the tallest mountain, take off my skis, throw them and myself down the cliff. That's about the extent of my skills. Y'all ever been to Crested Butte? All the trails come into one steep one at the bottom and everybody watches you come in.
That orange netting at the bottom came in handy. I'm glad it was there.
about the netting!!!! We went to Crested Butte many years ago. It was beautiful! When we ski, we always pack our backpacks full of wine, water, cheese, crackers, trailmix, etc. and find a good hiding place just off a trail in the trees (we put everything in a plastic trash bag and cover the bag with snow). Then we have a base camp all day long, so when anyone needs a break we just all meet there and we don't have to ski into the lodge! It makes for a fun party time on the slopes! We also take our Motorola's so we can find everyone. I hope we go skiing this year, we have talked about it but have not made any solid plans. We didn't go last year.Beach Fanatic
go river otter go......
:rofl: that's funny!
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That me be due to Cresty Butt not having real bunny slopes.
That's what I've heard. I thought it's where the purist went :funn:
Beach Lover
For me, skiing is about "no sound." I love going to a secluded trail, where no one is around, and hearing real silence for the only time in my life. It's total soul food.
As for skillz though, it's amazing how much just one lesson can move you from "scary/hard" to fun in just a couple hours. And I won't ever ski the east again, because ice, crowded slopes, thin trails and lift lines make skiing NO fun.
If you really want quiet, and the sense of being alone --try cross-country skiing. I grew up downhill skiing, but took up cross country in grad school in Wisconsin. When we moved from the south to upstate NY, we (my husband and I) took up cross country again. Its actually beautiful, a lot of exercise, cheaper, and you don't have to worry about breaking something as you careen into the orange netting at the bottom of the slope. (tho hot tubs at the end of the day are necesary as well.)
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go river otter go......
Forgot to insert this one in between those
got any pics?Author
If you really want quiet, and the sense of being alone --try cross-country skiing. I grew up downhill skiing, but took up cross country in grad school in Wisconsin. When we moved from the south to upstate NY, we (my husband and I) took up cross country again. Its actually beautiful, a lot of exercise, cheaper, and you don't have to worry about breaking something as you careen into the orange netting at the bottom of the slope. (tho hot tubs at the end of the day are necesary as well.)
That looks like an incredible work out. Problem with us otters is we likes the speed
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