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The worst time of the year

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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I enjoy fall and the things that come with it. Colder air that refreshes you. The changing of the leaves. Different flavors. Putting on warmer clothes.

But as a skier - this is the absolute worst time of the year. I look at the dusting on mountains and get a little excited. But then it melts away and I’m very quickly reminded that it will be awhile before anything accumulates. This is one giant tease of a season.

I often remind myself of something I heard my first year in Tahoe: ”Winter doesn’t actually start until January 1st”.

Please advise on coping mechanisms. Thanks.
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pissnu_skis
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Nitrous oxide
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Now we’re talking
pissnu_skisNitrous oxide
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GYRO_LTD
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My coping mechanisms
-getting tricks down on tramp
-mtb
-putting on my ski gear and crying that there is still 2 months till skiing
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Rparr
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Right after ski season ends is actually the worst time of the year for me. Ski season is close enough now that I can cope
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I have touched up my edges more times than I can count
GYRO_LTDMy coping mechanisms
-getting tricks down on tramp
-mtb
-putting on my ski gear and crying that there is still 2 months till skiing

Nah after ski season I feel so refreshed and fulfilled. This time of year is when my tank goes to E
RparrRight after ski season ends is actually the worst time of the year for me. Ski season is close enough now that I can cope
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swherity
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Jerk off more?
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Farmville420
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Mountain bike
skateboard
Volleyball
soccer
gym
road bike
ski movie premieres
basketball
hiking


But most importantly, practicing those camera skills to clip up the homies
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GayWolf420
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ski season for me doesn't start until mid march
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GYRO_LTD
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Don’t forget Shredsauce
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sindreplassen
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A bunch of ski and snowboard movies are dropping in the coming weeks, its ait
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KilaTsunami
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RparrRight after ski season ends is actually the worst time of the year for me. Ski season is close enough now that I can cope


Fr I go thru this super blaaaahh phase where none of my other hobbies satisfy, and I’m stuck binging ski videos and podcasts til I run out 😂
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sullivano*b
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think about the time til skiing in weeks not months it makes it feel shorter
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lmmcc
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If you roller ski, ski season never ends.
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GayWolf420
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it really is cruel having a late fall birthday while having all your homies have winter birthdays. I just want to go ski on my Bday one day without having to go skimo-nerd it.
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3mania
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I skied for 5 hours straight no breaks... so it was pretty good day for me.
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Hoffhound
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Fly fishing season :)
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ReturnToMonkey
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I always feel extra motivated this time to train my body for skiing
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WunhungL0
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We gotta restart an ice age or something like seriously
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Every now and then snowbird opens on my birthday
DeebieSkeebiesit really is cruel having a late fall birthday while having all your homies have winter birthdays. I just want to go ski on my Bday one day without having to go skimo-nerd it.
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SavageBiff
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I fill and empty this jar every day between seasons
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beepbeepski
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fall got me edging fr
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b_in_subtle
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I’ve started buying new gear, I can’t use it yet but it helps fill the void.
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SavageBiff
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See that’s the problem I used to have, and I bought way more than necessary
b_in_subtleI’ve started buying new gear, I can’t use it yet but it helps fill the void.
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b_in_subtle
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Well given I need new boots, skis, and goggles and just started a new job with some decent perks I think I have some room for error.

and worse case scenario I have a bunch of skis so oh well.
SavageBiffSee that’s the problem I used to have, and I bought way more than necessary
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keagan.karstens
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@Jems get this man some menthols
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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You could have a birthday during blackout dates like me 😢
DeebieSkeebiesit really is cruel having a late fall birthday while having all your homies have winter birthdays. I just want to go ski on my Bday one day without having to go skimo-nerd it.

The final stage of ciggie addiction. Gave those up probably 10 years ago
keagan.karstens@Jems get this man some menthols
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Lukegnar
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I heard donner summit got a dusting. I saw snow up by martis peak. Id go hike it with you if your local haha otherwise riding NS dh is where you should be, hero dirt for days
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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No longer Tahoe local ☠️
LukegnarI heard donner summit got a dusting. I saw snow up by martis peak. Id go hike it with you if your local haha otherwise riding NS dh is where you should be, hero dirt for days
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Jems
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keagan.karstens@Jems get this man some menthols

what is this supposed to mean
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partyandBS
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It sucks cause a lot of outdoor activities cant be done in the snow like mountain biking. Part way through the summer im always thinking fuck yeah im so in shape for skiing! Then october comes and fucks it up. Im considering a gym membership for a month but i hate the gym so much lol.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Don’t you love this rain. Fall is officially here.

I don’t like the gym either
partyandBSIt sucks cause a lot of outdoor activities cant be done in the snow like mountain biking. Part way through the summer im always thinking fuck yeah im so in shape for skiing! Then october comes and fucks it up. Im considering a gym membership for a month but i hate the gym so much lol.
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Knapzach
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oH dUde ItS aLmOst SkI sEaSon aRen'T yOu SoO sToKeD
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SavageBiff
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Oh there’s nothing wrong with too many skis, except it’s actually turned into “work” maintaining and keeping them ready for me. Then there’s choosing which ski to use for the day omg the delays that causes.

There’s def such a thing as too few skis
b_in_subtleWell given I need new boots, skis, and goggles and just started a new job with some decent perks I think I have some room for error.

and worse case scenario I have a bunch of skis so oh well.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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I get into a sort of decision paralysis with too many pairs. Inevitably, I often end up only using 2 pairs out of my quiver.
SavageBiffOh there’s nothing wrong with too many skis, except it’s actually turned into “work” maintaining and keeping them ready for me. Then there’s choosing which ski to use for the day omg the delays that causes.

There’s def such a thing as too few skis
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yungspliffy
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BallZach420oH dUde ItS aLmOst SkI sEaSon aRen'T yOu SoO sToKeD

yea ?
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SuspiciousFish
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BradFiAusNzCoCaI get into a sort of decision paralysis with too many pairs. Inevitably, I often end up only using 2 pairs out of my quiver.


I would rather have 1-2 pairs of skis I knew I could always throw down on then a bunch of skis I feel kind of awkward skiing.
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gvski13
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Ive literally thought the same thing for so long. Fall is a transition season and its just brown and gross where I live. But something I try to look forward to is around mid to end of october when it does stick on the mountains high up and hiking pvc in the woods.
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jompcock
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Joining a frostbite sailing Laser fleet to do some winter racing but it's probably gonna cut into my ski season. I'll probably still ski the days it's too cold to sail tho. Also need to buy a new drysuit which is a PITA and I already just spent 2 grand on boat stuff.

partyandBSIt sucks cause a lot of outdoor activities cant be done in the snow like mountain biking. Part way through the summer im always thinking fuck yeah im so in shape for skiing! Then october comes and fucks it up. Im considering a gym membership for a month but i hate the gym so much lol.


Pffft I I'll take biking in snow over biking in mud any day. Just gotta dress right and ride the right trails.
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GayWolf420
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High 50s/Low 60s at work today with a nippy wind out of the SW. We will get there together friends.
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Liam_j10
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Hey, at least here in Utah, October sometimes gives us a couple big storms to get out and tour. Could be only a handful of weeks away
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