Replying to Favorite non-skiing part of skiing?

This has probably been discussed a bunch of times but I'm getting pumped for the season so thought I would share. I love all the pre ritual stuff like waxing ski's the day before to packing a cooler with favorite snacks and beers. I like having a few pops before bed to help calm my anxiousness.
My favorite mountain is a 3hour drive but one of my favorite parts is the ride up with the boys, the hootin and hollering its kinda like pregramming for a great night.
The first gondy ride up filled with anticipation is a favorite of mine as well.
I also thoroughly enjoy the midday shot and a beer that we tend to indulge in more as we get older.
I don't even mind the ride home talking about our favorite runs over a cold one or two