Friday, November 07, 2008

First Descents

I hit the back country last Sunday for my first turns of the winter. I hit up Hatcher Pass with a few friends. We couldn't have picked a more beautiful day - bluebird and no wind (rare for HP). My friend Misty and I are newbie tele skiers, and are especially "challenged" in the back country. We ate a LOT of snow on the way down! But that's all part of the learning curve, and part of the fun. We soaked up some sun (I got a sunburn! I didn't get one of those all summer!), managed a few good turns, and had a great time out there. I'm ready for more! Our lines: