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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't think I'd get much enjoyment out of it if I started late in life and didn't have the skill set I have. I'm willing to spend a lot of money on it because there's nothing more thrilling than a great powder day.[/quote]

I only tried it because my ds loves it. He is somehow a great skier and can do black diamond ski runs. We go every year for a few days and I normally just don't even try, but I thought I should be brave and give it a go this time. We got fitted when the rental place was totally empty and staff were great, measured my feet so I know everything fit just fine: the problem was me, I was on the bunny hill crying like an idiot![/quote]
There's no requirement that you ski difficult runs in order to have fun.  I've never moved off of greens and blues and still enjoy skiing.  I go 1-2 times a year with my family and enjoy being outside and active.  There's just a learning curve to become competent with the equipment, especially as an adult.[/quote]
I think that's right. All you really need to learn is the basics to ski greens, and you can enjoy a day skiing. I mostly ski blues and the occasional black, and have no real desire to push myself beyond that level.

But, I'll agree it can be tougher in an area like the DMV to get enough skiing in to get past the initial learning curve. The season is short and the local ski areas are often crowded. It's more of an effort than if you live in a place like Denver, and have a number of world-class options 2 hours away. [/quote]

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