I did it and it felt so good to get bike on my skis. I went to A-Basin, they only had a couple of runs open but the snow was good, it was a beautiful, sunny Colorado day and wasn't very crowded, although I did hold my breath everytime a boarder or skier came near me.

I haven't forgotten how to turn the skis but the strength just isn't there, I didn't feel comfortable speeding down the hill. I lasted about 2 hrs, funny how I can do 400+ miles in a week on my bicycle but run out of energy so quickly on skis. Tomorrow I start a ski conditioning class that should help me with strength and endurance.

However, I accomplished my goal, just to get back out there, put the fears to rest and have fun again.

Yes, I wore the jacket and just before I went out I took a look at myself in the mirror, thought about the good thoughts you all gave me, smiled and embraced the day.

Copper opens tomorrow with 5 lifts operating, so I'm planning on skiing there on Sat or Sun. and I heard another storm is on the way!