Everyday i hear/see (on the hill /on newschoolers) that skiing is about the fun, and going out with your friends, and shredding park/mountain is all you need for a satisfactory day. Shane Mcconkey, Arne Backstrom, JP Auclair, Sarah Burke (Who did compete but still had a care free attitude)etc. (among others) have possessed this attitude, and I hear 100% of skiiers advocate it. At party's I always hear "Fuck sponsors, it's all about the fun" Who doesn't bullshit and say its about the fun though?
If skiing is all about this, then why do we have hundreds of barbaric contests going on? Alpha vs beta compettions are going on, and it is degrading. After moving to a ski town for the first time in my life i have experienced it. Total dicks who are good at riding rule the town, and can harass new athletes because they suck. Typical responses in non-skiing arguments are "So can you throw a switch nine or are you a fucking pussy?" In social situations off the hill when tensions arises, an almost fraternity (because there are no girls in ski towns) attitude becomes involved and it sickens me. Are we using skiing to solve ethical arguments now? Sounds good.
HAZING IS OCCURRING IN NEWSCHOOL SKIING, AND NOBODY WANTS TO ADMIT IT. PLEASE USE THE SPACE BELOW TO BITCH AND SAY I'M WRONG.
Look at your peers, and ask yourself if you appreciate the direction our sport is going. I am weary. Opinions.
JIBBERISH SAGA FIRST DROP BITCHES
