We are looking forward to our return to Brighton for a family ski trip. Like the Eskimo, I have defined specific show types - each with their unique qualities:
- powdered sugar - an easy ski
- cornmeal - slow, fun, and accompanied by 60 degree air
- ash - rare lifetime opportunity, weightless
- sand - a whiplash event
- cement - okay if it's shallow, above 50 degrees and sunny
- crust - a surprise when unexpected, throws off your schway
- ice - fast and fear-inducing, least favorite
- rock salt - if it's deep and cold, a slick ride
- chunky crud - grapefruit-sized frozen snow globs (avoid)
- beanbag chair styrofoam - when it's deep, almost as fun as powder
- tracked powder - better than no powder
- untracked powder - thigh-burning delight
- tree stashes - bits of powder hidden off the beaten path
- flour - heavier than powdered sugar, challenging when you're buried
- mustard seed - fun underfoot, but not in a blizzard
- air glitter - ice crystals that sparkle in the air, spiritual
It's all good :)
6 comments:
Enjoyed your post. I think you have got the types of snow right :)
Have a most wonderful time together!
Dessert when you get back :)
Look at those blue skies. You have to love it. Isn't Utah something? Marci you are truly a dedicated skier if you've skied in all of those types of snow. Some sound horrible.
Love It!
This year I might see what I can do to get Josh to try Skiing.
Really? All are good?
I just can't stand chunky crud. I had the suprise lumps that sneak up and grab me. Hate it.
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