taking girls skiing sucks

[Jumper Bones]

Taking chicks skiing rules.

if they know how to ski...

[hungryhank]

mine backed into a truck while "helping" to put on chains, then ended up just dragging her ass behind me bitching and moaning.. alllllll daaaaayyyy...

[Random Task]

Citizens of Gamehenge-
Does the helping friendly book have anything on coping with the complications of contemporary snow-chain dating?

[ak_powder_monkey]

mine backed into a truck while "helping" to put on chains, then ended up just dragging her ass behind me bitching and moaning.. alllllll daaaaayyyy...

But then again welcome JONG

[Random Task]

Does it violate any code of ethics for a JONG to welcome a fellow JONG? If not, welcome. If so - I don't know you, mister Hank. If that is your real name. Bitch. (OK, I only threw that bitch in to emphasize, no disrespect)

[hopped]

if they know how to ski...

If you are patient, even skiing with girls who don't know how can be both fun and rewarding. Pointers instead of commands, and is taking it easy for a day really that big of a deal? Sure, it's a terrible first date, but if you aren't a complete jerk and are willing to sacrifice a day of ripping most likely bad snow( who would take an inexperienced friend, male or female, on a pow day?) it's a good time.

[Free Range Lobster]

If you are patient, even skiing with girls who don't know how can be both fun and rewarding. Pointers instead of commands, and is taking it easy for a day really that big of a deal? Sure, it's a terrible first date, but if you aren't a complete jerk and are willing to sacrifice a day of ripping most likely bad snow( who would take an inexperienced friend, male or female, on a pow day?) it's a good time.

Totally agree with hopped here.
My gf's first day back in a few years last season was a looong day but I just chilled and pretty much skied switch on the cruisers while giving her tips.

Then she got her groove back.
She used to race in school.
She now waits for me.

[Nohillsnearby]

I'd have to agree with the thread originator. Each time I've taken a girl (who's new to the sport) skiing, it has sucked-fat-ass. Mostly because you can't offer any advice or help, or they get frustrated and pissed off. It's just a bad spot to be in.

The reverse can be true, too. The Nohills family went skiing together the first time in March 2003. We took the kids to ski school and Mr. Nohills and I headed to the bunny slope so he could try to ski before his lesson. Worst mistake that we made. He got frustrated I was thinking the trip was going to suck. He decided to go have a beer and I hit the slopes. We met up after his lesson and they did a pretty good job teaching him. So we skied together until it was time to spring the kiddos.

Yesterday was a family outing to Mad River Mountain in OH, and we all had fun together. The snow was mashed potaotes, but my knee held up and skiing is something we can do as a family.

[thedudeabides]

I decided to "teach" my girlfriend how to ski last year.... and i must say it was one of the worst experiences in my life.... i don't think we talked to each other for about a month after that loooong day.
(she was carried down by ski patrol)

[This End Up]

My 0.02 cents on the slow skier chick subject:

1) If the snow is good and you need ski then sack up and drop the C note to get her in a full day lesson.

b. If the snow is bad then drink enough booze to bring you down to her level of skiing. Groomer are a challenge when the world is spinning.

[lph]

This is watersnowdirt logged in as lph....

The only thing worse than this thread has been the 5 minutes I spent reading it and getting truly pissed about it.

I'm going to close this thread now to go find a way to ride the 5 feet of fresh in Tahoe. I'll remember to not hit the trails with any of you who "hate to ski with chicks".

Frankly, you'd probably slow me down anyway.

[bagtagley]

My GF is a beginner to the fullest, but I have a blast going with her. One thing that really helped was making my addiction completely clear - five weeks after we met I went on a 3.5 month long ski trip around North America - that pretty much did the trick.

I suppose it would be nice to date a chick that rips, but I wouldn't trade what I've got for anything. The best solution was to build an understanding. She's completely aware of the "no friends on a powder day" clause and respects it as long as I meet her a couple times throughout the day to let her know I'm still alive. On the hard days, I spend time giving her pointers and generally having fun skiing with her. I still go off on my own for sanity sake, so it keeps everybody happy. She likes to ski, but recognizes her limitations, and she's not afraid of speed or wrecking (happens often), so there's a base to work with too.

We've gone out west three times together, twice to SLC, and they've been by far the best trips we've taken. Also, she says Alta is her favorite place to ski...schwing!

[surftb15]

guess it all depends on the skier

[G]

I hate skiing with Mel.


She never waits for me.

[joshbu]

Note to all mysoginst dick-wads: get bent. If you wonder why women don't feel welcome or enjoy the sport, go look in a mirror.

[Stikki]

I don't understand why this is something that has to pinned on women. Taking anyone skiing the first time sucks.

If it's anything like my first day was, it's a day of frustration, cursing and general misery...interspersed with flashes of addiction causing euphoria.

Teaching a first timer takes a special mindset, if you don't have it leave it to a pro.

[The AD]

Yeah, I'd say in general it's a very bad idea to try to teach someone how to ski unless you are a professional instructor. Even then it might be a good idea to let someone else do the teaching.

My wife has skied a couple times and just doesn't dig it. Last year she decided to ski at Whistler and I'm pretty sure that will be the last time she ever skis. It just wasn't a good experience for her.

It's cool though. She has her interests and I have mine. They don't need to all be identical.

[shamrockpow]

I don't understand why this is something that has to pinned on women. Taking anyone skiing the first time sucks.

If it's anything like my first day was, it's a day of frustration, cursing and general misery...interspersed with flashes of addiction causing euphoria.

Teaching a first timer takes a special mindset, if you don't have it leave it to a pro.

It takes a mindset or dedication. I definitely need to thank my dad for taking me when I was little. I bitched the entire time and it took me four or five full days before I even started to "get it." What the fuck did you guys expect the first time you teach someone to ski? That they'd be ripping JH and Cham by the end of the week? It's a process and if you just look at it that way (baby steps) everything gets a lot easier.

[surftb15]

Yeah, I'd say in general it's a very bad idea to try to teach someone how to ski unless you are a professional instructor.

agreed....

[sea2ski]

I've taken newbies(guys and girls) skiing. Just because your a good skier doesn't mean your a good teacher. It's a lot how you approach it. If you plan on skiing like you always do, you are going to have problems.

I think the best advice I would have is find someone who at the very least is able to ice skate or rollerblade. These are people who you can teach quickly because the balance/use of edges involved is similiar. This way you can be off the bunny slope your first day. Otherwise fork out the cash for lessons.

[Redskea]

well i took some girl skiing this week. worst experience i have had in a while. you gotta be so damn patient, and it just wasnt worth it. i was skiing this fuckin greens and blues all day, and whenever i would say ski this black well it either took this girl 20min to get down a run that took me 30sec, or she would get all mad. this is one bad experience. i dont have the patience i guess. i dont recommend it at all

Wasting my time on a powder day skiing a toboggan to the base area with a guy who is too tired, too sore (insert other whining excuse here) to ski down sucks too.

[Foggy_Goggles]

I'd bet a large majority of the girls around here could ski circles around you. If you were trying to say that you don't like skiing with beginners, that's one thing. But to say you don't like skiing with girls just means you've never skied with the right girl. The mad sex/pow skiing/mad sex vacation is where it's at.

[Skidancer]

Yep, you have to put in some time and patience, and be willing to let her flounder alone a few runs while you go ski your "super hard" runs. I think taking a guy skiing his first time is pretty irritating as well. Males seem to have the macho issue thing (like they HAVE to be better than me - fat chance - or they'll get all bent) Most females I know just have the emotional issue. Hey, skiing and snowboarding are tough, ya know. Maybe we are expecting more of a date (would you take someone camping for your first date?)

Skiing and dates don't mix unless you've done both before. Actually, though, my second time skiing was on a cross-country date with my future husband. We were knee-deep or better in powder at Aspen; I cried some and swore some, but at the end of the day he gave me a HUGE hug and said I did awesome. Somehow that and a great dinner at a fancy restaurant made everything wonderful again. I was hooked after that Aspen powder. The hardest part for him was skiing with slowpoke me while his friends ripped it down the steeps without him.

Be nice to us ladies; I don't see many of us out there!

[yentna]

I'd bet a large majority of the girls around here could ski circles around you. If you were trying to say that you don't like skiing with beginners, that's one thing. But to say you don't like skiing with girls just means you've never skied with the right girl. The mad sex/pow skiing/mad sex vacation is where it's at.

Thanks Foggy!

Guys, I won't speak for all girls but personally I can't stand the "better than thou" mentality so many guys sport, boarders and skiers alike. Quick story: I had an experience last year taking a guy out riding on a date, and he strutted his stuff and kept making annoying comments about how he'd show me how well he rode and that he hoped I'd be as good as him someday. I was just an okay rider, but when we got on the slopes he ended up eating my dust and I was constantly waiting for him. Now, just to put it in perspective, it was his third year on a board and I'd only been riding for a few weeks. So, don't put all beginners and / or all girls in the "you suck" category.

Btw, keep in mind that he didn't get a second date, nor will anyone with that attitude.

As an instructor myself, I would advise to NEVER teach a friend or family member; while they will likely listen to an instructor and try to learn, with a friend or family member it's easier for them to get mad, be embarassed, and give up. My sisters and brothers are taking lessons this winter, and NOT from me.

[Tippster]

...Quick story: I had an experience last year taking a guy out riding on a date, and he strutted his stuff and kept making annoying comments about how he'd show me how well he rode and that he hoped I'd be as good as him someday. I was just an okay rider, but when we got on the slopes he ended up eating my dust and I was constantly waiting for him. Now, just to put it in perspective, it was his third year on a board and I'd only been riding for a few weeks. So, don't put all beginners and / or all girls in the "you suck" category.

Btw, keep in mind that he didn't get a second date, nor will anyone with that attitude.

I seem to recall you bitching about him on this board as well... no?

Coulda been someone else, though.