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gmcunni · Apr 7, 2008, 7:27 PM

I had an awesome year on several different fronts.

Personally - life-time high in number of days, somewhere near 25. I was fortunate enough to get out to Utah for a family trip this winter. Even though my wife doesn't ski she sucked it up to go with the kids and me. We skied SnowBasin and Power Mountain!!

I got back to up Sugarbush and Mad River after a 20 year absence and had a great time. I skied Bromely for the first time and discovered (thanks to AZ) that there was indeed decent skiing locally here in CT at Ski Sundown. I also realized that night skiing (something I had only done once many many years ago) was a lot of fun and a great way to supplement trips to VT.

I skied thigh deep powder (Sugarbush and Pico) for the first time ever and FINALLY understand what everyone means when they talk about how great powder skiing is.

Proud Parent - both my kids made great improvements in their skiing this year.

14YO son tagged along with me most of the season and made great improvements in skill, strength, stamina and a desire to ski more difficult slopes. He has a new found passion for skiing in the woods. He declared Summit Glade @ Pico his new favorite trail and took on both Middle Earth and Castlerock at Sugarbush.

My 9YO daughter got bitten by the bug. She now declares skiing her favorite winter sport (previously skating held that title). This year she skied Utah with me as well as Mount Snow and Ski Sundown. She's stated that she needs no further lessons and wants to ski black diamonds next year. Had time not run out this season she was more than ready to tackle Gunbarrel @ ski sundown.

Lastly, as geeky as it must sound, i "skied" vicariously through many of you. Through AZ i rediscovered my obsession (wife's description) with skiing and thoroughly enjoyed reading and seeing what everyone else was doing. AZ helped me improve my skills and expand my perspective.

I'm still holding out hope for one last day on the slopes this year!

Next year - new mountains and the ski sundown bump contest.

At 43 years old, i've convinced myself that my best skiing years are ahead of me, not in my past.

Apr 7, 2008, 7:27 PM	#28 (permalink)
gmcunni Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Monroe, CT Posts: 612	Great Year I had an awesome year on several different fronts. Personally - life-time high in number of days, somewhere near 25. I was fortunate enough to get out to Utah for a family trip this winter. Even though my wife doesn't ski she sucked it up to go with the kids and me. We skied SnowBasin and Power Mountain!! I got back to up Sugarbush and Mad River after a 20 year absence and had a great time. I skied Bromely for the first time and discovered (thanks to AZ) that there was indeed decent skiing locally here in CT at Ski Sundown. I also realized that night skiing (something I had only done once many many years ago) was a lot of fun and a great way to supplement trips to VT. I skied thigh deep powder (Sugarbush and Pico) for the first time ever and FINALLY understand what everyone means when they talk about how great powder skiing is. Proud Parent - both my kids made great improvements in their skiing this year. 14YO son tagged along with me most of the season and made great improvements in skill, strength, stamina and a desire to ski more difficult slopes. He has a new found passion for skiing in the woods. He declared Summit Glade @ Pico his new favorite trail and took on both Middle Earth and Castlerock at Sugarbush. My 9YO daughter got bitten by the bug. She now declares skiing her favorite winter sport (previously skating held that title). This year she skied Utah with me as well as Mount Snow and Ski Sundown. She's stated that she needs no further lessons and wants to ski black diamonds next year. Had time not run out this season she was more than ready to tackle Gunbarrel @ ski sundown. Lastly, as geeky as it must sound, i "skied" vicariously through many of you. Through AZ i rediscovered my obsession (wife's description) with skiing and thoroughly enjoyed reading and seeing what everyone else was doing. AZ helped me improve my skills and expand my perspective. I'm still holding out hope for one last day on the slopes this year! Next year - new mountains and the ski sundown bump contest. At 43 years old, i've convinced myself that my best skiing years are ahead of me, not in my past.