Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Apology - Mountain Gear Tip #3

Dear Alta:
I apologize. I know that I committed to visit you today and that you were counting on me to grace your slopes. Holding that new 27 inches of fresh powder was very thoughtful of you, keeping it untracked and pristine. I was willing, but a certain family member was not. This person is now officially on my naughty list. Santa will not be happy.
Respectfully,

M.



Mountain Gear Tip #3 - Pockets and their placement are crucial: a minimum of four, easily accessible in a jacket (one on the inside left with zipper), three in the pants (one preferably on the knee. All pockets must be zippered with big pulls, maneuverable with mittened hands. Extra flaps and snaps are unnecessary and cause frustration when trying to snag hand heaters, gum, camera or chapstick. Pocket width must actually accommodate a human hand and be at an angle that does not require shoulder dislocation.

When purchasing anything with zippers, bring all items to the store that will go to the mountain and see if they can be stowed in pockets. If it doesn't work in the store, it will not work on the mountain. It will never get better and your mountain experience will be compromised. Don't forget to test sandwiches, granola bars and cookies in the pockets before you leave the store.

2 comments:

Birrell Family said...

Is Garth in the dog house with Eddie?

Unknown said...

No, apparently it twaz Rachel. She would have rather skied than be with her grandson (: