 Poster: A snowHead
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Today is a significant anniversary date. It was on this day in 2008, that I left the safety of the nursery slope and made my excited (and nervous) way up the mountain on my first chairlift to attempt skiing my first blue run.
But instead of skiing, I took the chairlift back down because it looked too damned scary to ski down from the top and I almost cried.
My sister – damn her – cajoled me back up the mountain and carefully guided me down a less daunting-looking blue run.
And that's where it all went wrong; I was hooked! I changed my lifestyle to afford me as much time on the slopes as possible while still keeping myself in the manner to which I have become accustomed.
Yes, I do obssess a little, all through summer and autumn, about skiing.
And yes, I have to be disciplined about keeping myself free of any debt or real responsibilities so that I can just pick up and leave for the winter.
And yes, I do end up living in a closet-sized apartment in Chamonix in the winter with dodgy cookware and a lumpy bed.
And yes, I gave up my vast collection of beautiful and sexy high heels to make space in my closet for skiing and climbing gear.
And yes, I have become an internet weirdo, hanging out here being one-dimensional.
But, by god, it's been good times 
(I know, I know, nice blog...)
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Zero_G,
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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So @Zero_G, you in Cham yet?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Almost mirrors my own life. Only I couldn't bring myself part with all my high heels
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@under a new name, arrive on Saturday, just in time for the smattering of snowfall
@clarky999, it takes all kinds 
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@cameronphillips2000, it wasn't just the heels. It was also the jewels and furs. And the butler... was painful to give up the butler...
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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A woman marries a man, expecting him to change, but he doesn't
A man marries a woman, not expecting her to change, but she does
My ex expected me to give up skiing and join her sitting by the pool reading a book but the only "book" I wanted was another ski trip.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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I first skied at MK 13 years ago at 44 on a work jolly. I now tell my boss at the time just how much money he has cost me. Now having taken early retirement I've just bought an apartment in L2A which hasn't really been decorated since being built 50 years ago. I'm now doing my first full season after 10 weeks each in the last 2 seasons. I've far more friends there now than back in the UK. Am I happy I f*****g well am 
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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I first skied in 2008 as well. My parents had been once or twice before I was born, but had since preferred to cook me on a beach instead, my mother's thinking being that "skiing is addictive, once you've been you won't want to do anything else." She was right, though I often find her logic a little twisted.
It beats boredom and third degree burns, anyhow.
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You know it makes sense.
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It was 39 years ago for me. Ahem...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@letsgetpiste, +1
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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My wife hates skiing but doesn't mind me going. My son also hates skiing which is really depressing. Fortunately my daughter loves it.
My wife doesn't mind be going away for the odd trip on my own though. Snowheads has been fabulous for finding ski buddies/bashes to go on.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Mrs G used to keep receipts of our ski trips
We started adding them up once a few years ago 
We decided to shred them, better not to know how much skiing has cost over the years
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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| And the butler... was painful to give up the butler... |
Sorry to hear that. I re-deployed mine to position of ski valet: who now pre-warms my boots, lays out my skis and hands me my mink and hot toddy on return, takes off my boots & parks the skis and runs my bath.
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| Lechbob wrote: |
| Zero_G wrote: |
| And the butler... was painful to give up the butler... |
Sorry to hear that. I re-deployed mine to position of ski valet: who now pre-warms my boots, lays out my skis and hands me my mink and hot toddy on return, takes off my boots & parks the skis and runs my bath. |
You need to complete your Padawan's training full ski service should be mandatory
Last edited by You'll need to Register first of course. on Thu 31-12-15 23:08; edited 1 time in total
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I wasn't interested in spending "all that money" on a ski holiday until my parents paid for my first ski trip as a 21st birthday present 29 years ago. I did most of my early skiing in Andorra when the lift system was pants and I did ski school every time for the social aspect as much as any other. I'm about a level 9 skier now, which, considering that I was utterly useless at all school sports, means a lot to me, a sport that I am moderately good at.
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Back in 1998 I had this stupid idea that after graduating university I would go to Whistler a for a ski season and then come home , settle down and be an engineer, well 18 months after my finals I came home to say hi to my folks and do laundry, on my way to Verbier.
I've lived on 4 continents skied in 100+ resorts and now have about 1500+ days of skiing under my belt, but all I own is a 18 year old car and a bunch of ski gear.
Sure the engineering degree comes in useful sometimes - I built all the machines I use to make skis form scratch. When the car (or friends cars) brake down it's only work to fix them not garages and expense.
Why was Whistler so influential ? 98-99 was the last big el Nino year, I skied 90+ days of powder and just had this idea that's what a ski season was supposed to be like and most of my previous ski trips had just been unlucky weather wise.
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@Idris, wow, what a fantastic story! 
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@Nadenoodlee, You must be Adrian Mole.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Startling similarities @geepee,
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Think i need to head to the mountains for a season and meet a mountain girl lol
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You know it makes sense.
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@Ricklovesthepowder, As @Nadenoodlee said, make a plan...
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Some fascinating stories emerging here! And little sign of regret from those how made the decision to lead an alpine life
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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| Lechbob wrote: |
| Zero_G wrote: |
| And the butler... was painful to give up the butler... |
Sorry to hear that. I re-deployed mine to position of ski valet: who now pre-warms my boots, lays out my skis and hands me my mink and hot toddy on return, takes off my boots & parks the skis and runs my bath. |
Does he not ski behind you during the day with a quiver of 3 pairs of skis?
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@shep Respect, I wasted most of my life working until skiing saved me.
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| Lechbob wrote: |
| Zero_G wrote: |
| And the butler... was painful to give up the butler... |
Sorry to hear that. I re-deployed mine to position of ski valet: who now pre-warms my boots, lays out my skis and hands me my mink and hot toddy on return, takes off my boots & parks the skis and runs my bath. |
You need to complete your Padawan's training full ski service should be mandatory |
Yes I need to send him to @Spyderjohn it could save me money during this period of austerity.
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| Does he not ski behind you during the day with a quiver of 3 pairs of skis? |
That's a thought but I would have to dock his wages for giving him ski time and to buy 2 more pairs of skis.
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Tee hee,
We haven't made quite the same plunge as some but in 2004 did make a 5 year plan to relocate to Geneva. And Mrs U moved out in early 2006... (i tidied up and followed 6 months later)...
And we acquired an alpine property err, business? Investment? Pension?
All has not gone entirely to plan but... I can see Mont Blanc from my bedroom
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FAQ
, after an 80's oilfield slump left me unemployed. That turned into eight crazy winters in Avoriaz, the only cure for which seemed to be moving permanently to a derelict farmhouse outside Morzine, bringing the total count to 31 seasons so far 
, 2007), I hope you'll be around! 
