First day high

It was a beautiful day and, as far as I’m concerned, perfect for skiing. While La Nina’s promise left many a skier tingling with excitement, few anticipated the significant drop in temperatures. Let’s just say I was glad I didn’t ski when it was -20 C. But this day was just right—it was -5 C, the sun was out and I had clear visibility … [Read more...]

The disillusionment trap

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“I’m still in Level 3.” That’s what went through my head as I started my lesson this morning. If you’re a perfectionist, there’s no greater enemy than yourself. And I’ve been told many times that I tend to be that way. On one hand, it’s great because I tend to push myself more in order to see some improvement. For things … [Read more...]