This camp sounds fantastic! I’m impressed that you made so much progress in just 3 days and found courage to tackle the black-diamonds and goat runs :) I’m a cautious blue-square skier myself and now I’m inspired by you to try to push out of my comfort zone - loved this article.
I can totally relate! We have a condo in MV and I hardly ever ski, though I do a ton of other winter activities when we’re there. I think it’s two things that hold me back: I hate crowds and standing in lines, and I fear knee injury that would limit my summer activities. Your post makes me think about skiing again. Thanks for the motivation :)
Thanks Cary! The lines were not too bad, and being in this camp with an instructor let us cut to the front of the line. Also, I made peace with the downtime of sitting on chair lifts, and even began to enjoy it as a phone-free zone where real conversation happens.
So relatable! We have a ski house in VT and my husband and 3 boys are expert skiers. I learned as an adult and am still trying to keep up. I love the feeling after a day of skiing, but I am still filled with trepidation the majority of the time. I really want to be proficient and confident and not feel self-conscious skiing under the lift! I am seriously considering signing up for the March clinic. Coincidentally, I enrolled in a women’s summer running retreat yesterday. It’s never too late for self-improvement!
It’s a new woman’s retreat in Flagstaff Aug 10-13 called Seed Retreat with my friend Julia Hanlon. It’s trail running, yoga and meditation, and sports psychology. The website will be up and running soon. I was curious to check out Flagstaff trails!
This camp sounds fantastic! I’m impressed that you made so much progress in just 3 days and found courage to tackle the black-diamonds and goat runs :) I’m a cautious blue-square skier myself and now I’m inspired by you to try to push out of my comfort zone - loved this article.
Thanks Katie
I can totally relate! We have a condo in MV and I hardly ever ski, though I do a ton of other winter activities when we’re there. I think it’s two things that hold me back: I hate crowds and standing in lines, and I fear knee injury that would limit my summer activities. Your post makes me think about skiing again. Thanks for the motivation :)
Thanks Cary! The lines were not too bad, and being in this camp with an instructor let us cut to the front of the line. Also, I made peace with the downtime of sitting on chair lifts, and even began to enjoy it as a phone-free zone where real conversation happens.
Great point about chairlift conversations. I’ve definitely had some good ones :)
So relatable! We have a ski house in VT and my husband and 3 boys are expert skiers. I learned as an adult and am still trying to keep up. I love the feeling after a day of skiing, but I am still filled with trepidation the majority of the time. I really want to be proficient and confident and not feel self-conscious skiing under the lift! I am seriously considering signing up for the March clinic. Coincidentally, I enrolled in a women’s summer running retreat yesterday. It’s never too late for self-improvement!
That would be great if you came to the March ski camp! I’d love to meet you & go out one night. Which running retreat is it?
It’s a new woman’s retreat in Flagstaff Aug 10-13 called Seed Retreat with my friend Julia Hanlon. It’s trail running, yoga and meditation, and sports psychology. The website will be up and running soon. I was curious to check out Flagstaff trails!
Lol, that reel at the end! 😂
So impressed at your bravery in taking on the ski camp. It takes real courage to be a beginner, especially at our age.