The local ski hill,
Laajavuori, about 3 miles from our apartment hosts a happy hour on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is a four-hour time period when you can buy a lift-pass (for the tow rope) for 8€ and rent (good Volkl) skis for 7€. You know we are all over this screamin' deal! So, the opening week we decided to check it out with our friends from Greece (see photo to left).
When we arrived the line was long for the one tow rope at the bottom of the ski hill (yes, this is a very small ski hill). Once arriving at the top of the tow rope the journey down the hill was a quick, but very enjoyable, 5-second experience.
I will be the first to admit...I am a ski snob. I like champagne powder snow, I hate ice, and I love big mountain skiing! I realize that I was very spoiled growing up in Colorado where the skiing is excellent. With that being said, I have become more realistic with skiing expectations and experiences out of Colorado and this (pseudo) ski experience was great! Sometimes simply being in the elements with skis strapped to my feet is enough to put a perma-grin on my face.
The local ski hill, Laajavuori, about 3 miles from our apartment hosts a happy hour on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. This is a four-hour time period when you can buy a lift-pass (for the tow rope) for 8€ and rent (good Volkl) skis for 7€. You know we are all over this screamin' deal! So, the opening week we decided to check it out with our friends from Greece (see photo to left). 
When we arrived the line was long for the one tow rope at the bottom of the ski hill (yes, this is a very small ski hill). Once arriving at the top of the tow rope the journey down the hill was a quick, but very enjoyable, 5-second experience.
I will be the first to admit...I am a ski snob. I like champagne powder snow, I hate ice, and I love big mountain skiing! I realize that I was very spoiled growing up in Colorado where the skiing is excellent. With that being said, I have become more realistic with skiing expectations and experiences out of Colorado and this (pseudo) ski experience was great! Sometimes simply being in the elements with skis strapped to my feet is enough to put a perma-grin on my face. 
1 comments:
Looks beautiful! So glad you can spend some time skiing even if on a short run. Like you say, just being there is inspiring.
Post a Comment