So, I hit a tree today while skiing at Magic. Here is a video.

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

Scared the shit out of me. Not sure what happened really, I saw the tree, was making turns, and then for some reason I couldn't stop looking at the tree, and you know how they say you travel where you are looking. I just went right into it. The camera is definitely pointed low.

Double ejected, but didn't hurt myself at all, and I think I hit it at a good clip. I glanced of the side and it spun me around and I landed on my back.

Stupid. I was shook up for like 2 runs after that. Amateur hour, apparently. :daffy:

andyzee · Dec 27, 2012

Boy, what some people won't do for a few seconds of good video :grin:. Glad you're OK.

jaywbigred · Dec 27, 2012

Damn dude. I am sure you area aware that you should look at the space between the trees, not at the trees, whenever possible.

Maybe some tired legs didn't help? a quarter second slower to respond can mean the difference in situations like these.

Glad you are ok!

Edd · Dec 27, 2012

andyzee said:
Glad you're OK.

Yup. Pretty sweet you get to keep skiing this season. Conditions look a bit shallow but good!

BenedictGomez · Dec 27, 2012

Nick, it's a bit of a misnomer, but "tree skiing" means you ski the areas where the trees ARENT.

BenedictGomez · Dec 27, 2012

Wow, just watched the vid, and it wasnt even in glades, just a trail with a few random trees. That's not something you really see. I've never given it a thought, but i imagine liability insurance plays a role in that.

Bene288 · Dec 27, 2012

Damn! Looked like a hard hit. Glad you're able to tell us about it

snoseek · Dec 27, 2012

Ouch, glad all ended well. Looks like a great day out there though!

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

Yeah I'll have a full video later. I think my left ski caught in the snow a bit and then I ended up this weird situation where it was, "Do I go left or right" and by the time I made the decision the tree was in the way.

My first time hitting a tree in 30 years of skiing.

ski stef · Dec 27, 2012

Powder day and this is what you choose to report?? Jk. No seriously are you ok? That looked pretty gnarly. I can't say in my years of skiing I've hit a tree yet either. A helmet is still on the top of my list for this year!! Glad you started wearing one.

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

^ I have tons of video and pics just need to edit it up and post. Tomorrow

Trust me: Magic will rock tomorrow. Half the trails were cordoned off to preserve freshies for Friday

Brewbeer · Dec 27, 2012

Goniff or Twilight?

ScottySkis · Dec 27, 2012

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Glad your okay.

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

Brewbeer said:
Goniff or Twilight?

Agh... I think Twilight

jaytrem · Dec 27, 2012

Almost seemed like you were looking where the camera was pointed. Glad it didn't hurt you much.

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

Nothing at all. I did a sanity check when I hit the deck ... everything OK?

Maybe this is a new byproduct of being a new parent. more paranoid of trees? :lol:

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

Screen cap

TropicTundR · Dec 27, 2012

Hope you're recovering with no permanent injuries.

1) This is why I ski the glades early in the day (I also stay in better control of my legs and focus on my line by keeping my fists up and in front as much as possible, Anyone else?).

2) Was anyone else behind you?

drjeff · Dec 27, 2012

Just think Nick, in about 5yrs when you show that vid to your son, he'll likely be saying "Dad, you're a dork, but that was SO cool!" :lol:

Nick · Dec 27, 2012

#1, was about mid-day, about my 8th or 10th run of the day.

#2, no one was behind me, or they were at least a few min. behind. if something happened I probably would have been there for a bit.

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