get yer swerve on

day 8 with caleb and stu.

must have been snowing since yesterday cause there was quite a bit of new snow and twice as much terrain open as there was yesterday... i.e., they opened a second run. just kept coming down too while we were up there. my legs were tired and just had a hard time gettin it together. especially the run on the moguly side. but that is fine it is early season and i just need to work my legs and make 'em strong. caleb and stu are keeping me honest and not letting the bad habits creep in.

me following stu following caleb

classic rock

went up to eldo today for the first time this season and it was everything that you would want it to be: variable snow and cold and windy as hell. it was about 25 degrees and the wind was blowing steadily at about the same number and gusting higher. somehow i managed to forget to my goggles but luckily stubert lent me a pair (not pictured above) and made the day doable. was a real pleasure to get a day in with mr. m. and am looking forward to many more with him this season.

just being thankful

headed up to the basin with stu as i was wanted to do a few things that i am thankful for in my life today. a little colder than we have had so far this season and it is starting to feel like winter is actually getting here. stu got a little video of me that i was not too pleased with but i guess that it is good to get on the bad habits before they get too uh... habitual. worked on a couple of problems and did a nonstop from the top. i apologize for more pics of us sitting on lifts and will try to get a few skiing shots once things get worth taking pictures of... but you must admit that were are pretty easy on the eyes.

early season everywhere

this guy is serious about getting some freshies. ma and pa be damned... he is gonna go get some. even if has go all the way down to the basement and dig out all his gear on his own. may wanna track his exploits this season here.

got out for more of the same myself this a.m. same run but still fun. looking like we may have something to be thankful for thursday a.m.... guess we will just have to wait and see.

that would be day 5 and off to a pretty good start for the year... IMO.

sea of tranquility

moon's surface as seen from the lenawee chair

no new snow as the weather has been mild. that means that the die-hards are out doing that same 'ol run again and again. on the other hand, mild weather is nice and comfortable and the lack of snow has kept the number of people down. was a busy week so it was nice to get outside some. day 4

nuthin special

another early season, early morning run at the basin. gotta get up and out before the crowds arrive which today was at about 10 am. just one long groomer from top to bottom. nuthin special... but still a totally fun day 3.

those involved



its is 8:30 a.m. "and the sun has charred
the other end of the world and come back to us" (soul coughing)

new stuff

got a chance to try out edy's new skis and boots. went well till the crowds got there. until the snow comes, the days are gonna have to be early and short. still better than not skiing.

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