I think the biggest misconception is the cold thing. I don't like being cold, but I run so hot that it's much easier to regulate my temp with winter sports so that I'm comfortable. But for the average couch-potato-Joe, its hard to grasp the concept that when you exercise you generate your own heat.
But the rest are true. Its an expensive sport with a high initial investment required. And then you have a family and your skiing stops or you spend everything X3 or X4 just to get on the hill. Don't anyone here fool themselves that they're in dire straits when they can spend most of the day sitting in front of a computer talking about their hobby... and then also have the extra cash to pick up a summer hobby (biking, golfing...)
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Originally Posted by billski  For me, one of the big attractions of skiing is being outdoors in the winter, when we are more apt to stay inside. I love being outside no matter what the weather or season. Actually, I love being outside in severe weather. |
Ditto. I love doing stuff outside in adverse weather. One of my greatest moments this winter - being 10' up an ice climb in Katahdin while my face was being showered with ice pellets.
Love running in the snow after a blizzard.
Actually... for skiing, yeah, I dig the winter weather, but as long as the conditions provide some good snow.