I have been riding as much as possible lately. I have come up with the following list of random thoughts and experiences during the long chair rides, the ripping runs and the frequent conversations with my friends and family.
1. Snowboards and bumps do not really get along. Add steeps, trees and moguls together and you will quickly find the limits of your ability. (PS hitting trees HURTS!)
2. Ripping through the same trees when there is 8 inches (20 cm) or more of fresh snow, however, completely erases the previous memory. Hitting trees, however, still HURTS.
3. Ramen, at the Sushimon Noodle House on Mt Washington, is the closest thing to a perfect mountain meal I have ever tasted. The sourdough bowl chili at Mt Baker is a distant second.
4. Hot chocalate topped with whipping cream is a splendid after baording concoction.
5. A pair of cut off fleece pants (aka fleece shorts) are a great thing to wear over longies and under boarding pants.
6. Pointing the nose of your board staight down and hanging on until you get to the bottom is still a huge rush.
7. I really hate the smell of dope on the chair lift. It seems to really stink these days and I can't figure out why. I just don't like it.
8. Meeting boarders on the mountain really is fun.
9. New boots make a lot os difference, however, putting the liners in the opposite boots can make for a diabolical foot ache.
10. Following someone who skis a pair of Seth Vicious's can lead you into truble (see #1 above).
11. Happy New Year everyone!
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