Biggest Misconceptions Non Skiers Have About Skiers

[highpeaksdrifter]

I’ll start with we like being cold. Maybe some of you do, but I don’t particularly. I put up with it, I’m use to it, I know all the benefits of it, however, when I’m freezing and come in out of the cold it feels pretty good.

[ckofer]

That we've got lots of money to burn.

[snoseek]

That skiers are upper middle class people from the burbs that drive suv's, consume queer drinks like peppermint patties, and think sushi is all the rage. Sounds about right.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

That skiing is dangerous..I feel like driving to the mountain is more dangerous than skiing. I'm close to 1,000 lifetime ski days and I've only had two minor injuries so far.

That skiing is expensive. As many AZers know..there are great deals to be had and the most expensive ski resort is a hell of alot better value than the most expensive sporting event or golf course.

I don't think anybody likes being cold..we like being comfortable and so we dress in thin layers so we're warm without being sweaty..and aren't too bulky so we can make mad steezy turns.

That skiing only takes place from December to Early March..

[BeanoNYC]

Originally Posted by ckofer

That we've got lots of money to burn.

Thank you. I've gotten that reaction many times. Almost like it's an elitist's sport. Flippin pisses me off.

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by snoseek

That skiers are upper middle class people from the burbs that drive suv's, consume queer drinks like peppermint patties, and think sushi is all the rage. Sounds about right.

Haha well according to Skiing magazine. When my Aunt used to go skiing in Colorado..is was pretty much a shopping and spa trip with maybe 2 hours of skiing on 2-3 days of a one week trip..for alot of people that's what skiing is about..walking around a faux swiss base village is stretch pants and furry boots drinking a $4 hot chocolate...

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Originally Posted by BeanoNYC

Thank you. I've gotten that reaction many times. Almost like it's an elitist's sport. Flippin pisses me off.

Well being a skier does take a certain amount of disposable income but almost any recreational pusuit does. If I didn't spend the money on skiing..I'd spend more on something else like travel to warm places, dining out..and maybe a steezy flat screen TV..to replace my 20 inch magnavox..

[Geoff]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

Well being a skier does take a certain amount of disposable income but almost any recreational pusuit does. If I didn't spend the money on skiing..I'd spend more on something else like travel to warm places, dining out..and maybe a steezy flat screen TV..to replace my 20 inch magnavox..

Try yachting or private airplanes. As a relative thing, skiing is for the little people. For most skiers, their automobile is their dominant cost.

[wa-loaf]

That we are Rad?

[ckofer]

Originally Posted by GrilledSteezeSandwich

That skiing is dangerous..I feel like driving to the mountain is more dangerous than skiing. I'm close to 1,000 lifetime ski days and I've only had two minor injuries so far.

That skiing is expensive. As many AZers know..there are great deals to be had and the most expensive ski resort is a hell of alot better value than the most expensive sporting event or golf course.

I don't think anybody likes being cold..we like being comfortable and so we dress in thin layers so we're warm without being sweaty..and aren't too bulky so we can make mad steezy turns.

That skiing only takes place from December to Early March..

Early March? I think many perceive it to be over at the end of Feb vacation. They start whining the Monday that the kids return about spring not being soon enough. We start praying for tasty collisions of tropical moisture and arctic air.