I'm Back!!!

[skibum4ever]

I am beyond excited.

I had my first ski day today since demolishing my right leg 16+ months ago.

I demoed Volkl Blaze 86 W skis in a 152 - slightly shorter and narrower than I was skiing prior to my accident. I took a 1 hour private lesson with a wonderful Level 3 instructor. It was a perfect reintroduction to my favorite sport.

I went from a wide snowplow to some shaky parallel turns in 4 runs. No weakness no pain.

And unbelievably I have already recaptured the joy of skiing.

I am crying tears of joy.


Barbara

 

[RachelV]

I'm so glad it went well!!!!!! What a great update, thank you. Be safe, and hope you can get out a bunch more this season.

 

[Jenny]

Congratulations! That had to be pretty petrifying.

 

[MaineSkiLady]

Best news I've heard all day!

 

[contesstant]

Woohoo! Will you ski again tomorrow?

 

[Pequenita]

Yahooo!!! Congratulations on this milestone!

 

[ski diva]

Wonderful. Glad it went well!

 

[ilovepugs]

Congratulations!!!! So excited for you!!!!

 

[bsskier]

Congratulations!

 

[scandium]

Hooray! This could be the start of a beautiful new relationship with different skis....what are you demoing next time?

 

[Tennessee]

I’m crying with happiness for you. You did it!!!

 

[BlueSkies]

Great news! You're an inspiration for all of us.

 

[Jilly]

A true warrior....you go girl!!!

 

[NewEnglandSkier]

I'm thrilled for you!!! That's wonderful!

 

[newbieM]

Way to go!!

 

[brooksnow]

 

[santacruz skier]

That’s the best news. Welcome back!

 

[MissySki]

Yay, so happy to hear this!!

I myself looove the Blaze 86, great choice to get back at it!

 

[snoWYmonkey]

That is a very long recovery! So happy for you.

 

[AJM]

Yipppeee !!! Thats awesome news