We had our first snow fall of the season this past weekend. I think snow is beautiful to look at and it’s fun to make snowmen and go sledding, but aside from that, I am not a huge fan of snow. I hate driving in it and shoveling it. Most people dread this time of year for the very same reason, except some people. Some people anxiously await Winter’s return for one reason – skiing!
I used to ski in my backyard when I was a little girl. The ground was pretty much flat with just a wee bit of a decline. I wouldn’t necessarily call it skiing, but my cousin and I did have skis on, so it was close enough.
I have always been curious about skiing, but seeing as how I’m a total klutz I’m deathly afraid that I’ll break my leg.
I have plenty of friends who are obsessed with skiing. It does seem like a fun past time.
My son’s school has a ski club. I keep telling him to join because they give you ski lessons. At least one person in my family could learn how to ski.
If you are someone who loves to ski, did you know that last week (January 14, 2012 – January 22, 2012) was National Safety Awareness Week? Mammoth Mountain was just one of the popular ski destinations that helped visitors learn about what precautionary steps individuals could to take to avoid injuries during winter vacation and when they are on the slopes. I think it’s a great idea that Mammoth Mountain did that. I think more places should. It might help reduce the risks of serious ski injuries.
For the fun of it I looked around their website to see what else they offered aside from their ski package deals. I was surprised to see that they offered so much more than just a ski lift, rentals and lodging deals. It looks like they might have something for everyone, including those of us who don’t ski.
Mammoth Mountain looks like a shopper’s paradise with plenty of shops, outlets and boutiques where you can find everything from the latest fashions to high tech ski gear. They even have outlet stores for Coach and Ralph Lauren.
If it’s the night life that you are interested in, Mammoth Mountain has plenty of nightclubs, wine bars and lounges available to suit anyone’s tastes. Plus they have plenty of gourmet restaurants and other eateries to suit anyone’s budget.
Something that really stood out to me was their Snowcat Tours. You can take daytime or evening tours of the back country in a heated Snowcat. The evening tours include dinner at Parallax Restaurant. I think it would be SO COOL to tour some place not necessarily easily accessible to most people. It would be fun to see all the native wildlife that live in the area. Not to mention the breathtaking mountain views. As someone who is passionate about photography I’m sure I would take A LOT of pictures on that tour.
Most resorts have spa centers and Mammoth Mountain is no exception. They Double Eagle Spa at Snowcreek Athletic Club offers massages and facials, as well as a special treatment for die hard skiers and snowboarders.
Another fun feature, which is actually on their website, MammothMountain.com, is live webcams. I’ve been watching the various web cams for a while now. WOW! Mammoth Mountain sure received A LOT of snow. Twenty one inches in the past 24 hours to be exact.
I don’t know. Maybe I’ll break down and take a ski lesson, just so I can see what all the fun and excitement is all about. I know skiing is a great form of exercise, and I certainly need more of that in my life. I also think it could be rather exhilarating to whoosh down the side of a beautiful mountain. I know ski lifts are fun. I’ve been on those before.
Do you ski? Is it really as fun as it looks? If you do ski, did you learn to ski as a child or as an adult? I’m wondering if it’s possible to teach an “old dog new tricks”? 🙂
Kimberly
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I would love to try skying someday but just can’t get over the cold weather.