The Enormity of Snowmass etc.
This is one part of what inspires and excites me everyday. Snowmass is huge! Last week I was passing through the turnstile at the bottom on the Village Express and happened to glace at the monitor that shows who is coming through, and how many days they have skied. A lift op commented "oh 57 days, that's one of the highest I've seen" I don't say that to brag, the point is that I spend a lot of time on the mountain and I am still discovering "new" and wonderful stuff to ride.
Be careful with the energy that you put into this! Over emphasize the search for the perfect conditions and you will detract from your ability to execute the perfect turn. When you operate with consistency with the diamond philosophy there are no "bad" conditions. Surrender to that aspect of the conditions that are not ideal for you, and see how your resistance to moving efficiently and effectively dissolves.
Recently for me this has been about toning it down and enjoying each moment, connecting with the sensation of turning on hard packed snow for example and being committed to where the next turn will take me and how it might take me there, rather than just being in compliance with the circumstances. Committment is about responsibility, potential and creation. Compliance is submissive, reactive and limiting.
The upshot of all this is that something amazing has happened with my heelside carve....more on this another day
Posted On: January 26th, 2010 By: Dan Humphries
