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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I like activities that require a lot of physical exertion, but otherwise agree OP. And I also grew up in a place where skiing is common (out west).

Actually, I understand better why people who live in Vermont or Utah take up skiing as a hobby. While it's not for me, people from my home town can be at a ski resort in 30-40 minutes. The proximity makes it a lot more affordable too-- ski passes get used at least once a week, gear will get heavy use over it's lifetime. I never thought it was weird that friends and neighbors back home made skiing their main hobby.

I don't understand skiing when you have to travel far for it. I'd just pick a different vigorous outdoor hobby -- sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, whatever. Something you can do locally with fewer obstacles.

[b]Otherwise, if skiing was my passion I'd try to live somewhere mountainous and snowy, at least for a few winter months a year. Especially since it's not a great sport for older people, so it's not like you can postpone until retirement[/b].[/quote]
I agree with the last part but I cannot move. It's just a pipe dream and we hope to after retirement, like I hope our bodies will still be up for it. We can go twice a year for now. I do Kayak but skiing is still way more fun and uses the whole body versus just your upper half. There isn't much comparison. [/quote]

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