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ReturnToMonkeyYaaa all this fresh, super dry snow really is where it's at. Me and my friend had a discussion today that the dude who died in yesterday's Palisades avalanche really was probably having one of the most euphoric moments of his life before it slid. If it was quick, I couldn't ask for a better way to go out, personally (hopefully at an older age like that guy)
I would be really pissed if I died powder skiing, especially in bounds. That shit sounds so lame.
Lenny-I would be really pissed if I died powder skiing, especially in bounds. That shit sounds so lame.
This situation definitely sucks, I was just trying to see a silver lining. I'd rather die doing what I love at the end of my normal healthy lifespan than be some confused old geezer who can't do anything anymore and die in my sleep. Not saying that's what he wanted, either. Just that he probably was experiencing one of the best feelings there is in his last morning of his life.
**This post was edited on Jan 11th 2024 at 9:46:28pm
ReturnToMonkeyThis situation definitely sucks, I was just trying to see a silver lining. I'd rather die doing what I love at the end of my normal healthy lifespan than be some confused old geezer who can't do anything anymore and die in my sleep. Not saying that's what he wanted, either. Just that he probably was experiencing one of the best feelings there is in his last morning of his life.
**This post was edited on Jan 11th 2024 at 9:46:28pm
I think you may be overlooking all the fun you can have in old age and the process of dying. The seconds before you die could be the most fun moments of your life.
ReturnToMonkeyYaaa all this fresh, super dry snow really is where it's at. Me and my friend had a discussion today that the dude who died in yesterday's Palisades avalanche really was probably having one of the most euphoric moments of his life before it slid. If it was quick, I couldn't ask for a better way to go out, personally (hopefully at an older age like that guy)
But I do agree on preferring to go out skiing at a really old age than becoming a deteriorated vegetable
ReturnToMonkeyThis situation definitely sucks, I was just trying to see a silver lining. I'd rather die doing what I love at the end of my normal healthy lifespan than be some confused old geezer who can't do anything anymore and die in my sleep. Not saying that's what he wanted, either. Just that he probably was experiencing one of the best feelings there is in his last morning of his life.
**This post was edited on Jan 11th 2024 at 9:46:28pm
BradFiAusNzCoCaThink I’m done drinking beers skiing (maybe once in a blue moon). Sober skiing > drinking while skiing. Can ski much longer and I’m way more present. Never was a “must have” but I’ve made an effort to not drink while skiing lately and I’ve found I enjoy skiing so much more.
Yeah I’ve taken to skiing sober or very lightly stoned all the time this season. Feeling much more precise than I do under other circumstances.
Anyone got a good headphone recommendation? I like to have one ear in so I can still hear what’s around me, but my current helmet (Smith Code) presses the headphone into my ear in a way that the sound is muted.
officechairAnyone got a good headphone recommendation? I like to have one ear in so I can still hear what’s around me, but my current helmet (Smith Code) presses the headphone into my ear in a way that the sound is muted.
Jabra Elite 7 Active and remove all the foam bits from the inside of the ear flaps for comfort.
Also you can buy single buds on ebay for $20 a piece if you lose one.
While waiting in the lift line today a man asked me “are you single?” And I go “uh no sorry I’m not.” Like wtf? Dude is trying to hit on me or something.
Takes me about 3 seconds to realize he’s asking if I’m skiing alone, not my relationship status. So I (stupidly) go “oh wait no yeah I’m a single rider you can ride with me. Sorry I thought you were hitting on me haha”
Homie did NOT get on the lift with me
But in my defense who says “are you single”?! I’m used to people asking if I’m riding alone, if they can ride with me or ask if I’m a “single rider.” Not just “are you single.”
So then I send a Snapchat of me telling the story and wouldn’t you know? Fucking boogie in my nose. Of course that man was not hitting on me 😂😂
MinggWhile waiting in the lift line today a man asked me “are you single?” And I go “uh no sorry I’m not.” Like wtf? Dude is trying to hit on me or something.
Takes me about 3 seconds to realize he’s asking if I’m skiing alone, not my relationship status. So I (stupidly) go “oh wait no yeah I’m a single rider you can ride with me. Sorry I thought you were hitting on me haha”
Homie did NOT get on the lift with me
But in my defense who says “are you single”?! I’m used to people asking if I’m riding alone, if they can ride with me or ask if I’m a “single rider.” Not just “are you single.”
So then I send a Snapchat of me telling the story and wouldn’t you know? Fucking boogie in my nose. Of course that man was not hitting on me 😂😂
homie probably said it like that on purpose to both fill a chair and put out the feelers but you did not pass the vibe check lmao
Yeah, going to pass on the skiing today. Parking lots are pretty much filled and the bitter cold makes it easy to get some things done around the house, have a hockey game on in the background, and enjoy a slow day. Maybe I’ll take the touring setup for a walk later.
Sick of being burned and not getting parking, I got in line for little cottonwood canyon at 6:30 today. There were only 10 cars already waiting which seems like way too few for a big powder day.
Did i fuck up? Do the wasatch hardos know something that I don't?
Seems like a bad omen for the canyon actually opening this morning
skied park at like 5 degrees in MN last night, man it felt easier to do when I was a kid. So hard to want to try tricks lol probably gonna take some time off till it’s at least like 15 degrees
Oregon got absolutely dumped on, was skiing waist deep pow yesterday. Then freezing rain last night put an inch of ice over the snow 😭. All that good snow absolutely ruined
