October in Colorado
My second day at Copper Mountain in late October, and the Demo Teams of PSIA--past and present--skied together. Some of my true heroes and colleagues, as well as all the young hot shoes new folks were out there.
I really appreciate the people in the ski teaching world. They're dedicated and talented and kind and really fun to hang out with. When I was a kid the thing that struck me the most about ski instructors was how much fun they have on and all around their jobs. That sucked me to the profession like a hot pig to cool mud.
And the first couple of days in a season are so wild. Even if you've done it all your life, you get a little anxious. Do I still remember how? Will I have to start over? Can I even get off the chairlift without falling down?
My delight was off the charts on this second day. After yesterday's tentative steps to start skiing again after all the surgery--two new hips and a new backbone-- well, today I felt safe enough to go a little bigger, and lit up the afterburners. Don't know if I can stand this much joy. I'll practice.
Check the photo. Colorado in OCTOBER???!!!! Dig it.
Posted On: October 29th, 2011 By: Weems
