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The terrible compromise

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jfletcher
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I play NCAA lacrosse, which restricts my access to the mountain to only winter break and once a week during the season. Who else has to put skiing second to another hobby/commitment/activity? What keeps y'all from saying fuck it lets go shred?
Dec 2 2012 5:22PM
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GuacamoleMane
Posts: 1421 - Karma: 2,013
nothing lax bro, skiing is me i am skiing
Dec 2 2012 5:33PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,168
my gymnastics coach doesnt let me ski during competition season so I never really get to ski. Shit sucks
Dec 2 2012 5:35PM
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DeRizzo
Posts: 3827 - Karma: 3,483
I'm in the same situation. Except that hasn't happened yet but I fear it will.
Dec 2 2012 5:37PM
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BrewskiJr
Posts: 5738 - Karma: 1,478
College + living in Ohio + finding a job = Pretty much limits my ski season under 10 each year. Its really sad. But those 10 days... I really appreciate each and every one of em.
Dec 2 2012 5:38PM
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doGelyst
Posts: 2491 - Karma: 508
there are those who want to ski, then there are those who need to ski.
Dec 2 2012 5:42PM
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Sharko
Posts: 2274 - Karma: 4,101
living in DC, work 80hrs per week, 15 vacation days per year... do that fucked up math
Dec 2 2012 5:47PM
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Blurst
Posts: 13577 - Karma: 10,168
I think im making the switch to ariels though so its all good
Dec 2 2012 5:48PM
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SkiBum.
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Bro.
Dec 2 2012 5:51PM
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Drail
Posts: 14011 - Karma: 10,001
80 hours is too much, you should work less. Not really a math problem with you really think about it.
Dec 2 2012 6:23PM
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jfletcher
Posts: 1208 - Karma: 188
going from 50 days a year to 15 is an unhealthy transition, but I know i'm not the only one who has gone through it.
Dec 2 2012 6:27PM
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Sharko
Posts: 2274 - Karma: 4,101
I'm a doctor in residency so I'm not in control of my hours. Only 6 months left though, then freedom!
Dec 2 2012 6:29PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
You all need to ski more so I can stay employed and ski everyday
Dec 2 2012 6:30PM
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Drail
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just in time for a ski trip down to Argentina!
Dec 2 2012 6:30PM
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Sharko
Posts: 2274 - Karma: 4,101
That would be fuckin great!
Dec 2 2012 6:34PM
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coldcuts69
Posts: 3718 - Karma: 1,890
Thats real shitty. I play lax as well, though I'm still in high school, so theres no really tough restrictions whatsoever. My season even starts pretty late due to the fact that I live in maine.
Dec 2 2012 6:36PM
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jfletcher
Posts: 1208 - Karma: 188
yeah high school wasn't too bad, just missed out on those glory days in late march for me (from NH)
Dec 2 2012 8:43PM
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PON3
Posts: 3817 - Karma: 783
Last years problem:
I live in Kansas, going to college, mild winters = 5 days a usual season. my main passion is bmx, due to my location

This years fix:
Got a job with Vail Resorts.

Awwwwh yeah
Dec 2 2012 9:37PM
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walrussteeze
Posts: 327 - Karma: 212
Well i had baseball 6 days a week 2 years ago until spring break where my coach said if anyone misses a single practice on spring break they're suspended. I had already had an awesome trip planned and that's where i said fuck that shit im skiing. Best decision of my highschool career.
Dec 2 2012 9:48PM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,940
class two days a week sucks, i can only ski like 5 days a week
Dec 2 2012 9:51PM
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JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
last year i got a rediculous amount of days in ct but probly not getting near that much this year
Dec 2 2012 10:11PM
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jfletcher
Posts: 1208 - Karma: 188
...you don't even understand do you?
Dec 2 2012 10:19PM
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Pmoore
Posts: 1802 - Karma: 1,246
I went out of my way to avoid the compromise, could have played d1 sport in the middle of the country, just was not an option
Dec 2 2012 10:40PM
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roddy116
Posts: 10622 - Karma: 7,396
highschool swimmer here, i have to go ski once during the weekdays at least once, hike the hill 10 times each time i go. no joke.
Dec 2 2012 10:45PM
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CrotchKiller
Posts: 9037 - Karma: 6,940
...you don't even detect sarcasm do you?
Dec 2 2012 11:19PM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
School has tried to get in the way before but I usually forget about it and ski all weekend instead. But seeing as its grade 12 this year i may just have to chill on the skiing a little bit.
Dec 2 2012 11:21PM
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daannnnieel
Posts: 5163 - Karma: 4,293
I'm into the last two years of highschool right now, and i'm dreading the future after I move out and get a job.
Dec 2 2012 11:45PM
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johnnyBuz
Posts: 1438 - Karma: 1,270
Investment Banking? That's what I have to look forward to starting next year.
Dec 2 2012 11:50PM
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JIB_WALRUS
Posts: 671 - Karma: 130
Bro i lift
Dec 3 2012 12:49AM
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JacheOReally
Posts: 3597 - Karma: 253
Spot on, if it were a real issue, you would move westward and tell lax to fuck off
Dec 3 2012 1:30PM
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gusestomp
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I have baseball conditioning at 5:30 before school Mon, Wed, and Friday.
Dec 3 2012 4:01PM
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ILLinoisance
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i subtly claim 7 days a week, so it's kind of hard for me to go out and ski. yanowatimean?
Dec 3 2012 4:07PM
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jfletcher
Posts: 1208 - Karma: 188
UPDATE: I took all of your words to heart, and quit my college lacrosse team today! Feels fucking phenomenal. Now for the next question, do I stay in shit hole NY and ski at Greek fuckin Peak every day or transfer to CU Boulder and ski some real mountains?
Dec 17 2012 12:09PM
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mike_e
Posts: 2419 - Karma: 3,066
just out of curiosity where'd you play at? i'd transfer to CU
Dec 17 2012 12:14PM
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Capurnicus
Posts: 9947 - Karma: 1,886
I think you probably know the answer to this. But congrats, skiing > lax.
Dec 17 2012 12:39PM
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Posts: 2345 - Karma: 2,104
Ha is this even a question? I dare ya to go to their park planning meeting the 22 for a good laugh and then decide.
Dec 17 2012 12:44PM
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bighomieflock
Posts: 2040 - Karma: 2,445
+ vibes
Dec 17 2012 12:49PM
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Sherm.
Posts: 160 - Karma: 332
Yes
Dec 17 2012 3:41PM
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josefe
Posts: 49 - Karma: 10
What does this consist of? Ball scratching and lessons on how to best wrap your redman in big league chew?
Dec 17 2012 4:03PM
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snowdon
Posts: 2480 - Karma: 391
I work full time during the week, so I can really only ski weekends. If there's a day that's going to be epic I can change my schedule a little and leave in the early afternoon and ski til the end of the day and work later the next day to make up for it though.

I guess I could also get a night pass added to my season pass and then I could ski every day if I wanted to...may end up doing that at some point, we'll see.
Dec 17 2012 4:05PM
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IanAvery-Leaf
Posts: 9926 - Karma: 9,344
fuck ya you should definitely transfer to CU, hopefully I'll see you there next year
Dec 17 2012 4:35PM
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Twinjibber77
Posts: 6239 - Karma: 2,356
Wait, what college is this?
I would have based it purely off how much you love the sport and what your scholarship is. I go to NU and it's all D1 and i get to see some real interesting shit. The only kid that really shred is a soccer player who snowboards and rides with us. Has a full scholarship and used to shred with us on the DL whenever he could in years passed. He couldn't really get a pass and make it worth it. I'm in ROTC and that's a massive fuck ton of time (like 6am every day) and i still get to ski just as much as my college buddies. I might miss one Saturday a month here and there but as long as i'm not doing anything for the B&E show and Traveling Circus coming to Holiday Valley i will be set for this season.

Side note: There are a couple kids from our school that have taken a lot of shit cause they are on full scholarships an skipping D1 shit to go do ridiculous things like long boarding, climbing, surfing, kayaking, a few trips shredding and back packing out west. Most coaches are dicks about it so you kinda gotta pick one or the other.
Dec 17 2012 4:44PM
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Da-Bull
Posts: 328 - Karma: 247
beiing hammered and hungover, cant ski when your puking
Dec 17 2012 4:46PM
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mriceyman
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my itch to get out has gotten far worse over the years.. im pissed i only have 3 days on the season so far but with the shit conditions and being from jersey ill wait until snow flies. my younger years i did play hockey and that forced me not to ski until age 18.(talk about shitty)
Dec 17 2012 5:06PM
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DayMan
Posts: 4702 - Karma: 8,727
I lol'd. Seriously though, baseball sucks.
Dec 17 2012 6:36PM
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jfletcher
Posts: 1208 - Karma: 188
hahaha yeah fuck baseball. I played at Ithaca College
Dec 17 2012 7:03PM
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Bock
Posts: 748 - Karma: 1,652
Last year I was on my school diving team. had practice every day and rarely got to ski. This year I quit the team and already got to ski 7 days. Hoping to get out there 5-7 days a week this year as long as it stays cold and my home mountain can open soon. IM PUMPED!
Dec 17 2012 7:07PM
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Twinjibber77
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'Merica
Dec 17 2012 9:25PM
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