Several other people were planning on joining us this morning, but many changed those plans. I met Jer at his house at 7:30. We listened to Beck - Odelay as I drove (not to say that we don't care about the environment - we do - it's just that Jer can't drive every time - give him a break - where do you think he gets his money? - Charbucks?) up to Guardman's Pass. We decided to ski this area today because Dan and Ray had already gone up there a little earlier this morning and we though we might be able to catch a lap or two with them. I have now come to the conclusion that this area sucks. Yes, you heard me. It sucks. It is overpopulated with 'bilers (that is short for snowmobilers for those of you who are not keen on the lingo), the approach is long and crappy, and the snow gets windblown and sunexposed. Why would anyone want to ski here? I ended up asking myself that same question. By the time we got to the ridge Dan and Ray were on their way out. They stopped by to say hello, but they followed that with a quick goodbye. We were planning on getting some good exercise in today and making a few laps. We approached the ridge only to get cold and unpleasant due to the wind. While Jer was deskinning he broke his Black Diamond Carbon Fiber Adjustable Probe Pole in half! What kind of product are they making over there at BD? I am sure glad I work at Voile where we make a product I can trust. We put our heads together and using our trusty Voile straps (note who it is that saves the day) we connected his two inferior and shorter poles together to make one long one to be used similar to a paddle/oar you would use in a kayak. There was one little area of decent snow, but not enough for a second lap. Jer's turn
s look nice. Check out this video of him using his new pole system. Doesn't he just look so cute? Here is a little video of me skiing (but I had my regular pole system). We made our way out and I fell over on my Voile pole bending it a little. I came to the conclusion that the snowpack may have had something to do with our pole issues, but poor workmanship has reared its ugly head and proven what gear will break under pressure and what will merely bend, but continue to fight the fight. I think you all understand what I mean. It was an educational morning. We vowed never to go back to Guardman's. It is just not an area for guys like us. We did have a good time and we got some exercise. There is no complaining about that.
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