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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I skied once as a teen and hated it. Went again this past break and just the boots and skis alone felt like torture: my feet hurt so bad in them, the skis were so long my balance was off. I ended up crying and giving up. Why are boots so heavy and the skis that ridiculously awkward or is there an issue with me for finding this all so incredibly hard to manage?[/quote]

I agree with what people have written about learning when young and why they enjoy skiing.

I have a lot of experience skiing but the first time I returned to it after a long period away (early 30s), I had really bad rental boots for two days.  Plus the conditions were icy and that put extra stress on my knees and ankles.  I was miserable for two days and then went back to the rental counter and got a different model of boot in the same numeric size.  That saved the vacation.

I think boots are the first area to address, then shorter skis, then lessons.  To have fun, you need to be comfortable with the equipment and then to maximize control and minimize falling.  Then, try to go only when the weather conditions are pleasant.

If you skied a lot, you would learn what kind of runs are fun and which are not based on your style.

My favorite ski resort is Nub's Nob in Michigan.  It's a small independent resort that is family friendly. I've had more fun there than I've had in Vermont (Sugarbush, Mt. Ellen, Stowe with limited trails open), Western PA, or Canaan Valley.  I grew up skiing in the Sierras at all the major resorts. 
I like a decently long run but not descending all the way from a giant summit.  I like greens and blues and gliding gracefully and smoothly at a modest speed that feels like whizzing down the slopes but is controlled.  I do not like slopes that are steep, fast, or moguled.  Skiing is actually the only sport that I've continued since childhood and that I'm any good at, so I prioritize spending accordingly.[/quote]

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