In my younger days, I did it all -- tree skiing, the bumps and double-black diamond runs -- with my brothers, sisters and friends. We'd be the first ones on the lifts at 8:30 a.m., the last ones off the mountain, then rush home, clean up, and off to hit the bars and dance all night. I have so many wonderful memories of skiing in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah and all over Europe with them.
This year has been a little tougher on me after having had my left knee operated on a year ago and not skiing at all last season. My left knee just hasn't felt quite right nor stable enough for the past year, but I just had to figure out a way to get back on the mountain. So, now I'm skiing with a brace on my left leg. That first run was nerve racking as I was so scared to make the first turn down the slope as it had been 2 years since I skied and I'm dealing with a brace and breaking in new boots! I survived not only the first run but on day 2 I took my first fall of the season and suffered only a jammed thumb.
I'm just so happy to be back on the mountain, though now I arrive about 10:30 and am lucky to last 4 hours. And while I might hit a Happy Hour, no more all night partying for me.
What did you love doing?
Have you given it up just because you've gotten older?
WHY?
Maybe it's time to dust off those tap shoes or start playing tennis again.
I guarantee you that once the passion returns you'll feel much younger!
Below is one of my favorite mountain shots taken in Bachelor Gulch.
3 comments:
Skiing looks so fun! I really wish i knew how. Great blog btw! :)
Nice piece Rosie.
It is really a good option to pass your time with family and others. It helps us to be happy after retirement. Thanks for sharing your after retirement activities.
Regards
Pitter Jon
Pension Service
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