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Skiing: A Review

By

Peter Vordenberg

Barb Jones reviews her skiing and finds it satisfying. Photo: Pete Vordendberg

There are many reviews of skis and boots and coats. And questions are asked like, how skinny should my rope be? And, are my sunglasses large enough? But, before you begin asking, does my ice ax dangle just right? A review of the entire endeavor is in order.   Skiing is a thing you can…

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  1. Beacon.shovel.bearspray

    I clicked on this story half expecting to skim through an overwrought “thought piece”. I was wrong. I ended up hanging on every word, and thoroughly enjoyed this, and probably needed to hear it. Perspective. Saving this for a second and third and fourth read. Thanks.

  2. Whit

    Thanks for this. I bookmarked and returned a second time to read this because it’s so good! The High Route is the perfect house for this piece but i believe it also deserves a wider audience.

  3. Kelly C

    Best thing I’ve read in a long time, and one I need to return to. Thank you for the wonderful reminders, so eloquently put.

  4. Jason Ham

    I love this. The thing we all know on some level but tend to forget about from time to time.

  5. Peter H

    “…save yourself carrying the heavy weight of the empty expectations our larger culture is focused on. These are things that steal from the joy of skiing. From joy in all forms.“

    So we’ll said! Great essay and thanks for sharing THR!

  6. Chris Bunting

    Dear Pete, we met many moons ago when you were visiting sweetie in Bozeman and attended yoga class at our studio. Please say hello to Barb from Rebekah and myself. I really appreciate your writing and for the invitation to tune into the inner dimensions while exploring the backcountry. Keep up the great work and let me know if you find yourself in SW MT and want to get out for a ski reveiw In appreciation-Chris

    1. Peter Vordenberg

      Thanks Chris! I’ll try to send you a message at Montana Wilderness School – which looks super cool by the way!

  7. Ezra Grimes

    Pete, I come back to this about once a month. As a self admitting gear obsessed social media frequenting ski touring enthusiast I find your words to be grounding and enduring. Thanks for writing this. I look forward to another season on skis, no matter which pair.

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