As a newer skier, I like to know what I’m getting myself into.  I’m always afraid to go up a lift and not be able to get back down.  I also tore a ligament in my thumb a few weeks ago, so I’ve been wearing a hand brace and skiing without poles (note to self–newbies shouldn’t ski too fast).  Consequently, I haven’t wanted to find myself at the tops of any runs that are out of my league.  So before {Read More}