On the slopes again

White Pass is not the most renowned ski resort but its attraction lies in its close proximity from where I grew up.  It's only an hour drive to get there.  This convenience enabled Tom and I to easily snowboard a half day today.

I think half days are the way forward.  I was able to sleep in, ha a leisurely morning and make big sandwiches to eat on the way up.  Once there it was up and down the slopes for three hours straight.

When snowboarding a full day the lunch break is usually after the first few hours, and it's during this break I find my muscles start to ache.  Then it's back out onto the slopes for a few more hours of exercise before breaking for the day.  I end up all worn out.

With a half day I finished feeling exhilarated rather than exhausted.  Perhaps I'm just being lazy though.

Tom and I weren't as lucky with the weather today.  It was cloudy and snowing slightly.  Also, the lighting was a little flat which meant I was more timid about bombing down the hills as bumps apeared out of nowhere to get me.

The biggest shame about the weather is I actually had a camera along today.  Mount Rainier was hiding though so I'm not able to share the beauty we saw on Saturday.

We had a lot of fun despite the lack of sun.  Being up there mid-week meant less people on the slopes and absolutely no wait at the lifts.  We definitely got our moneys worth in runs.

Just as we started to tire slightly the lifts began to close.  I always have a great time snowboarding and full lucky we are getting to go a few times during this visit home.

Love