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“I decided to take a shot at one of the blue diamond runs, while she rested at the Inn. I was a bit nervous, but that's to be expected on a new run. I picked up speed way more quickly on this one, and it took every bit of what I'd learned in this short time to keep control. The run was firmly packed down and a little icy in some parts and I ended up wiping out, and lost a ski. No big deal though. I climbed up and popped the ski back on and retrieved the poles and continued down, adrenaline full tilt as much as I tried to relax and focus on smooth turns to keep from going too fast for my ability level. What a rush! [...] After my 3rd run down, my shins couldn't handle the shin pain from the boots anymore, and decided to call it a night.”

“I made no assumption that I'd pick up skiing with ease, despite having a natural inclination to grasp sports without much trouble. And boy was I right. Skiing is an entirely different animal, and I learned that attending ski school is an absolute must prior to your first time out on the slopes, even if you are generally quick at picking things up. Once we got out to Keystone Resort for our very first lesson, we encountered klutzy falls and the look of defeat from the faces of each of my family members -- myself very much included. All of that happened in just the first hour of our first lesson.”

“As a South Florida family, the struggle began before we even put on our skis or went to a lesson as we dressed in layers and layers of clothing and put on all our ski equipment. [...] I tried to flex my bravery on the second day of skiing and wear only three layers (long sleeve shirt, warm fleece, and ski jacket). As a result, I spent the entire morning high up on the mountain attempting (unsuccessfully) to stay warm, which directly impacted my ski learning and overall enjoyment.”