Ski Day Number Two

I wanted to be at the mountain bright and early...9 o'clock sharp. Ended up getting on the chair at 9:30.

There had been a couple of inches of snow overnight so I could have skied some lovely two inch powder had I been there on time. It was about 20 degrees but it felt colder. My eyes are very sensitive to the cold wind and they water something fierce if I don't have good goggles to protect them. Some runs, I felt the onset of an ice cream headache while I skied.

They had plenty of snow. These guys spent quite a few hours getting this roof cleaned off.

The crowd was very light. Getting on the chair was always a breeze.

The lift ticket cost $39.00 and I got in ten runs so you can do the math on the cost per run equation.

I didn't hit my rhythm until half way down the Rainbow Ridge on the back. There was a short stretch of the run that perfectly fits the mechanics of my skiing. It was just the right angle, width and snow conditions that compliment my style. It felt great to head down the hill and effortless make turn after turn until I wore out and stopped. And that made the day worth it.

Being in my snow suit and ski boots and walking up to the lodge was a real chore. It's the most exhaustive part of the ski day. Even on the hill, I had to take things slow.

The good news is that I do not feel particularly tired or achy. I guess that says something about my level of fitness. But the ejection fraction is still around 38%...and that's not good.