Something is missing- or rather, someone.  You’ve already heard me rave about the conditions, snow coverage and the weather from the weekend. We’ll leave that alone. What I find odd is the group of people that I shared the hill with, and more strikingly, the group that was under represented.

What was largely missing was the contingent of college-to-post grad riders.  There were a few twenty-somethings, but not the throngs I would have expected in light of the cheap prices, 60 degree temps and pure sun. The hill was wall to wall snow.  Shirt sleeves were everywhere. People were even riding in shorts. The vibe was entirely positive, happy and a contented-mellow. If ever there was a perfect setting for a weekend party this was it. The skiing families and groups of middle-aged and older skiers were eating it up. 

I know colleges have finals looming and the scene on campus is pretty great right now, but things here are sweet enough to warrant a little road trip.  For all of you who graduated in the last couple of years, take a break and enjoy a slice of the good life you have worked so hard for. Great nightlife, forgiving skiing and riding plus the opportunity to sport shorts- all make for great playing and great watching too. Skiing is consistently rated one of the world’s sexiest sports- and that is in spite of the fact that most of the time people are bundled up under layers.  Add some sun and skin and things ratchet up exponentially.

This time of year we can get caught looking ahead. Beaches, golf courses and biking trails beckon, but as of yet, they are still a little on the ugly side. Take a lesson from the core of “more experienced” riders that were out there. Conditions this fun are worth keeping an eye open for- and jumping on.  If you can adjust your party plans a little you’ll have weekends you’ll remember for a lifetime.

There is at least one more weekend left, maybe more.  Call your friends. Pack a bag. Set it in the corner. Stay tuned and be ready.

-JJ