I'd been to Mt Buller before - in spring and summer, for sightseeing and hiking. And once in the snow, when Steve tried snowboarding, but I was 36 weeks pregnant at the time and it was freezing and snowing, so I gave the cafes a good test run.
This time, Steve and I tried skiing. So, how did it go?
Well - at the start of our skiing lesson, I was ready to sit the day out. Having to get on a chairlift and then make our way down the hill to get to the beginner's lesson was just mean - and I walked down with skis in hand. When I did put my skis on, I just slid around everywhere and got very frustrated.
So when Steve said, "Smile for a photo!" I kind of forced one...
The lesson was good - I learnt to stand still, ski a little, turn and stop. Cool. Maybe I could do this after all?
But the little slope at the lesson was very different to heading down the main run at Mt Buller - Bourke Street. Very different. I spent most of the day on my bum in the middle of the ski run, swearing to myself. In the end, and with Steve's encouragement, I headed back to the beginner section and practiced my basic skills there.
I was glad I'd given it a try and happy that I'd made some progress. I might even try it again one day, and we'll definitely head up to give Abbey a turn in the next couple of years.
But, at the end of the day, the joy comes from stopping, taking off those horribly uncomfortable ski boots, and having a drink.
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I think the best part of skiing for me would be the drink att he end of the day, hands down!
I love skiing! I only discovered when I was at uni and going out with DH - his family have been going every year since he was a baby! It takes ages to 'get' it but once you do it's awesome :)
For me the best thing about skiing is watching it on TV and changing the channel when I get bored.
I'd love to try skiing - the type of skiing you're doing in the last photo that is! :) The rest of it not so much. I like the photo of you and Steve even if it is a forced smile. You're living what I'm sure you tell Abbey all the time - giving it a go - and for that you deserve major snaps! xx
Skiing is just not my thing, I would love the girls to try it, but I wont be able to help them.
Lucky mr H is a gun skier and boarder so it might be a task for Daddy.
Good for you for trying. My sister is a skiier, me ... not so much. That wine looks pretty good though. That I can do! ;)
I've never tried skiing, even though I love the snow. I'm pretty sure I'd be a nervous wreck! Is it wrong that I still thing sledding is preferable?
Congratulations! My family are huge skiiers-my kids and husband race every weekend-but I just ski. You should be very proud of yourself-I think it's one of the hardest sports to learn as an adult! Good for you for having the courage to try!
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Love watching others do it! When we lived in Western Canada, we used to get loads of snow (too much sometimes). However, when our girls tried to ski, if ever there was rock, tree or hidden object in their path, be sure they'd make contact. We gave it up, because A & E was not where we wanted to be!
Enjoy trying though: All the best.
Quite frankly, it's ridiculous you had to get on a chairlift to get to a beginner's lesson! Cra-zy! What's up with that? You have to know the basics first, so don't worry - no one would be comfy doing that and I can't imagine being able to get off a chair lift without a lesson under my belt.
My very first day skiing ever started off well, but ended disastrously! I was skiing Friday Flats at Thredbo quite nicely, then Hubby convinced me I could head up to Merritts. Like you...I mostly skied down on my bum! It was terrible!! Put me off the place for the rest of the weekend we were there.
But this time, having a great teacher made all the difference.
Give it another go sometime. The second time is always better!
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