Eager to satisfy a skiing craving, Craig found a few places that offered “day-trips” to varoius ski areas – so we all signed up for a trip to Hunter Mountain. One of the cool things about the trip was that we got fitted for our boots and skis on Friday night, so when we got to the bus on Saturday (6am!!) we were all set. The 2.5 hour bus trip went slowly, but finally we were on the slopes by about 9am.
I’m pleased to say that I found my ski legs straight away, and Kristy also regained her confidence almost immediately. So after only a single green run (easiest), we were straight on the blues (intermediate). Soon we moved off the smaller mountain and onto the main mountain – easily the biggest I’ve ever skiied. A trip up to the summit took about 10 minutes on the express lift… the ski down took about 20 minutes (or 10 without stopping – but man is that exhausting!)
We found that the American ratings are easier than the Australian and New Zealand ones – so it wasn’t long before I was heading down the black runs, and even a few double black diamonds. Even Kristy became a black run bunny before lunch! After lunch we hit the main slopes again to pack in as much skiing action before we had to leave. It had started snowing whilst we were inside, and it got heavier as the afternoon went on.
We spent our last hour warming down back on the smaller mountain, trying to perfect our style. Since the blue runs merged with green runs towards the bottom, I took the opportunity to perfect backwards skiing (once going backwards, I still can’t turn back around very quickly though).
Though we were sad to be leaving, we were so exhausted that we looked forward to being home and in bed. So last night we were asleep by 10pm, and so far it’s been a nice, slow morning 
. After only 1 day on the slopes in the USA, we’re all warmed up for a trip to Canada next year with Jason and Kellie! Anyone else interested?
7 comments
Canada is so this year …. no next year
<br><br>Glad you had heaps of fun. Can’t wait to Michelle and I are cutting up some snow at Big White.
I am sooo very jealous!! I’ve been looking to get a small group together for some skiing at Perisher before the main event next year… I’m not sure how we are going to go. Kellie as per usual is interested but not super keen, but I have several guys who are keen… just a matter of timing and funding I guess…. oh we we’ll see how we go.
A friend of ours just came back from Japan and he reckons the snow over there is even better than in Canada. Just to add another possibility to the cards!<br><br>:-)
Yes..let’s not mention Japan! We decided to go next Wed to Sapporo but the travel agent stuffed around too long and now can’t get us a flight…nothing like leaving it to the last minute!
Oh, and if you hadn’t guessed, we sold the house.
Congratulations! Wow, what a great way to celebrate! So are you still going to go at a later date?
Ahh sooooo jealous! Im up for skiing though..Canada, Japan – all sounds good. There is always Switzerland too though?
Oh yeah, I’d be up for that… so many options!