January 06, 2009
Skiing for Everyone!
This past week I have been skiing three times. Not remarkable, you may say, but I am not in the greatest shape in the world. I live in Utah, a winter wonderland where the greatest snow on earth exists. When you picture skiing, especially if you have never done it before, you may have visions of some Olympic gold medalist racing down the hill and doing fancy tricks off a jump. That is not this girl. I am a fairly good skier, and manage to hold my own without falling over most terrain, but quick and beautifully graceful to watch come down the hillside, I am not.
You know what though? I do not care! Skiing is one of those amazing sports that allows you to experience so many things. It gets you out in the fresh air communing with nature, and when you live in Utah, the views that Mother Nature provides are second to none. It is also a sport that allows you to be with others and at the same time you are alone. You can ride up on the lifts and chat with others and you can start down the hill with those you just rode with up that lift. However, when you begin the act of skiing, there is no one on those skis but you, which gives you a lot of time for reflection and just being in touch with your own spirit. Skiing is truly good for the soul!
So no matter what shape you are in or how old you may be, give skiing a try. I would also recommend trying it on the amazing snow in Utah. I cannot tell you how many times I have rode up on the lift with a visitor from another part of the country or world, who have told me how lucky I am to have the greatest snow and skiing terrain practically right in my backyard. Ski Utah, I say, but if that is not immediately possible, just ski!
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Laura Wardrop
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