So, I conquered my fear of skiing today!

Ever since moving here to Bend, which boasts a major ski resort just 20 miles from our doorstep, I have felt the nudge to join Dan on the slopes. Amy learned to snowboard our 1st winter here with the local homeschool coop and so now I was the lone holdout. Dan, being retired, with all sorts of free time on his hands (HA!) would go up during the week - smaller lift lines - and I would sit in the lodge - warm & cozy - and read. Perfect! Only one problem - I would look up from my book & out the windows at the glorious vista with smiling happy people (ages 5-80) enjoying themselves immensely. What was holding me back??

There were a few 'good' reasons to procrastinate:

-fear of falling and breaking a leg, arm, head etc.
-fear of humiliation (falling/causing others to fall because of my fall)
-$$$$$$$
-I don't like to be cold & wet

(just to name a few)

At the beginning of this year Mt. Bachelor came out with a ski package that I just could not say no to - 5 lessons with rentals included, a 12 day pass after completing the 5th lesson and 50% off a pass for the 2010/11 season - all for $199.
The bargain shopper in me could not resist!

After some crummy weather earlier this month and illness which took 8 days to clear up, we finally got to my 1st lesson this morning. I had a private lesson with Ben from Wisconsin and he said I did really well. The first hour was grueling learning the basics - hardest part being getting back up the very slight slope after 10 seconds of sliding down. What a workout! But then the second hour I graduated to the chair lift and that was where it got really FUN! I even skied with Dan when the lesson was over.

It was a glorious day up there and I'm so glad I finally 'gave in'.

What took me so long??


Going again on Monday - we'll try to take some pictures(for proof) ;o)