A Day on the Slopes

Ouch!

Ok, ok...

Today was the first time I have attempted skiing since I was about 10 years old.

Since, I'm still on Eastern time for my mini-vacation in California,

I woke for the Early Bird private ski lesson.

(Although, I had been nervously tossing and turning since 5:30a.m.)

A one hour lesson is not very long

to prepare this not-so-athletic girl to venture the slopes on her own.

But I was determined.

I only fell once.

Ok twice,

 if you count losing my balance

within the first couple of minutes trying to

get onto the moving walkway for the learners section (pre-bunny hill).

Yes, they had to stop the moving walkway and my instructor had to help me up.

But I pressed on... and after a couple baby hills,

I moved on to an easy run on my own,

where I gained too much speed

for my breaking ability and wiped out.

After that things were smooth sailing. 

But I quickly realized how much effort and muscle it takes to break down hill.

Now I can hardly walk.

But it was worth it!

Just a couple more tries and I'll be ready for the 2014 Olympics.

Cheers!