Why Nothing Compares To Snow Skiing

You know that feeling when you can’t stop looking at something because you cant believe how beautiful it is? That feeling when words are no longer a method of voicing your opinion, and all that you can do is take in the sheer beauty of what you are looking at? If so you have probably made it to the top of a mountain without falling off the ski lift. The view from the top of a mountain is unlike any other and the funny thing is, when you are sitting there taking in the amazing views you don’t even realize the best part is yet to come.

The view from the top of a mountain is unlike anything else you can imagine, but conquering the mountain is when you get the ultimate rush. Once you realize how long you have been staring at the breathtaking view your mind starts to shift the focus on the question, how the hell am I actually going to make it down the mountain without eating snow for lunch.

You begin to scan the mountain and plan your route. Once you figure out your best route you finish preparing mentally. The IPod comes out and now its time to find the perfect song to power you through this run. If you are like me you will pick something upbeat and motivating. Now you are ready, you planned your route, picked your music, and checked your gear. You approach the edge of the mountain, tighten your grip on your poles, wait for your song to hit that perfect spot, and drop in. 

This is where skiing truly doesn’t even compare to other sports. As you are flying down this massive piece of land pushing through the wind, making sharp cuts, and sending fresh powder flying you cant help but feel the most amazing rush. You feel at one with everything around you. You aren’t thinking about anything except how amazing it is to be flying down this mountain and feeling so in control.  

Once you make it down you can take a break at the lodge, grab a beer, talk some smack to your buddies then do it all over again. Skiing is one of the most liberating feelings I have ever experienced and I hope everyone gets to have the same rush at some point in their life.