Replying to Anybody with a canon HV20, i have a quick question

im almost ready to buy this cam, but i want to know, how bad is the viewfinder? ive been reading reviews and such, but i just don't know how bad it will be (mainly used for skiing). is the LCD easy to use in the light as well (aka, can i use that to set up (obviously if color and stuff like that were important, i would try and use the viewfinder, but other times when i need a quick shot i may not use it) a shot, rather than try and use the shitty viewfinder?)