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January 8, 2007
Copper Mountain Wrap-up
I love vacations. I love travelling. I love time off work. However, I don't get many vacation days, so I have to make the most of them. I started 2007 off right by taking a ski trip to Copper Mountain, Colorado with my husband and friends Amanda and Greg. We rented a ski-in, ski-out condo for the time we were there and skiied all three days.
I have only skiied on real mountains one other time in my life - three years ago - so the first day was quite a rude awakening. We went on a green slope, although the rest of the group, who were far more experienced skiers than me, failed to mention that (a) this was not the bunny slope and (b) we had to cross a little bit of blue slope before we got onto the green slope.
I managed to get down with relatively few falls, but lots of swearing. Lets just say that it does not feel good to snowplow all the way down the mountain! I consider myself to be in relatively good shape, but WOW my legs were so sore I was practically in tears.
By the second day, I had moved on from swearing to talking myself through every movement down the slopes and intentionally falling whenever I felt like I was going too fast. (This was the day I got lots of bruises!) Still, I could tell I was making progress. I stuck to the easiest green slope and practiced my turns a lot.
By the third day, I was ready to go on the rest of the green slopes. Matt was getting bored so he traded in his skis and signed up for a snowboard lesson. The helmet seemed like overkill in a beginner's class but it turned out to be a good thing - all the students were lined up on their boards, and apparently one person fell, knocking everyone else down in the process. He said his head smacked right into the edge of someone else's board, but he didn't feel too much thanks to the helmet. (That's a good thing!)
I think I would like to go skiing again, but I'll probably take a lesson next time.
In blog news, you'll notice that I've reworked my sidebar a bit, and signed up for a few new projects. I've got Project Spectrum, of course, and I've also been wanting to try a fair isle project, so I signed up for the Colorwork Challenge. In more of a New Year's Resolution vein, I signed up for the 100 mile Runagogo Challenge.
As far as formal New Year's Resolutions, I don't normally make any, but I really want to eat healthier (which I've already been trying to do) and keep my house cleaner, even if it means cutting into my knitting time. (Boo!)
Posted by zarah at January 8, 2007 6:35 AM
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Lessons are good! I bet you got a good workout during your vacation. How did Matt like the snowboarding?
Posted by: amanda cathleen at January 9, 2007 1:03 PM
Hey girl!! How's it going. Well we're here...back in AR!
Looks soooo fun, I LOVE to ski! My parents just got back from skiing in Santa Fe. The first time I ever skied was at Copper. Good times! Keep in touch lady:) xoxo
Posted by: Bethany Coffey at January 9, 2007 6:36 PM
The only time I went skiing, I came back with crutches and had two knee surgeries plus physical therapy! I love the snow and the mountains, but I'll happily sit in front of the fire with my knitting, ya know?
Posted by: Tammy at January 10, 2007 9:05 AM
wow! That not only sounds like tons of fun, but something that's really satisfying. Like you've really achieved something - I love that feeling! I haven't been skiing since I was a kid and have been hesitant to try again, so yay you for going for it. You make a cute ski bunny ;)
Posted by: tatjana at January 11, 2007 5:24 AM
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