The Need for Snow

Snow, cliffs, trees, gravity, mountains and humans’ need for thrill.
Mother Nature granted us with these ingredients and what did we do? We tied sticks to our feet, threw ourselves off mountain peaks and slid down the slopes of behemoths.

Skiing has held a special place in my heart ever since my parents first flung me down Mt. Bachelor. I remember days full of jackets so big I couldn’t turn my head, helmets, goggles and my personal favorite, ski lifts.

But don’t get me started on ski school; these days gave me insight on life as an inmate. It was all worth it though, every frozen toe and finger, every wind burnt face and every endless ski class. Now able to brave the most daunting inclines and largest moguls, I have the whole mountain at my disposal.

I know Arctic, soggy, gusting weather might not be the most appealing conditions for fun. And any altitude above sea level is just too high. But you live on the Oregon Coast, home to some of the nastiest, hardcore weather around. So toss a handful of friends, a pair of long johns and tons of hot chocolate in your car and shred some slopes.