Days 24 and 25: I’m 1/4 of the way!
Thursday, January 24th, 2008
This past weekend I took off with Tina and Laura and met up with a big group of friends in Dillon. Saturday evening, we went night riding at Keystone for a few hours, giving me my 24th day. Then, on Sunday, nine of us headed up to Breck. As the day progressed, we split into smaller and smaller groups until I was riding with my friend Jeff. We’re close to the same level and we both like to explore so we tend to push each other. I have to admit, Sunday was the hardest riding day I’ve had so far this season. When I woke up Monday morning, I was feeling wonderfully used up.
Sunday was also the first time I’ve played in a park this season. I toyed around on a 1/4 pipe and really didn’t get a feel for it. I also hit some smaller rollers a few times through the park. Not having jumped anything of significance, I expected to wipe out immediately. I landed 8 jumps without fail. I think I need to step up to some larger jumps next time out… or start working on some rotations.
Sunday night we waited for a couple of hours to eat. The football game was on so people weren’t leaving their tables when they were done. Frustrated, we left and found another place to dine. We had our choice between cooking our own steaks on their massive public grill or getting all-you-can-eat prime rib. I went for the pre-cooked option as I was starving by the time we got there. My dinner included one run at the salad bar followed by nothing but meat. I only got a single serving, and I wasn’t able to finish that off. I shot of my plate is here on flickr. I tasted every bit as good as it looks. If only I had four stomaches.
I’m not sure how I’m going to get in the rest of my days this season; but hopefully I’ll squeeze three more out this weekend. Wish me luck!
75 days left…
