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Angel Diva
Welcome! Glad you took the plunge and posted.I've been a long-time reader, but this is my first post! I started skiing a few years ago (early 30s). Initially I lived in the Bay Area and would go to Tahoe a couple times a year and crash down the greens/blues. Then a couple years ago we moved to Salt Lake City and my job has been kind enough to let me take PTO to do Ladies Day at Alta for a couple seasons, so I've gone from struggling on blue groomers to feeling pretty okay on easy to moderate off-trail black terrain -- think easier stuff off the High T.
While I'm happy with my progress, I feel very self-conscious about the fact that I'm not a fast skier and that I still get nervous on harder terrain. Having good form makes me feel better, and I'm still working on staying forward in certain situations, so I'll often ski areas that aren't quite at my limit so that I can focus more on technique, even though I'm pretty sure I could survival ski down more impressive runs.
Alta is my favorite mountain out west, and has been for decades. Even though I didn't ski much at all until I was over 50. I didn't become a solid advanced skier until after age 60. What you are doing to avoid charging down terrain that makes you lose good form is the best approach in the long run. Not to mention more fun. Having fun is the reason to ski, whether on groomers, more mellow blacks, or with a friend who isn't ready for the most challenging terrain you enjoy.
I'm tracking snow conditions in LCC/BCC because I'll be there with a couple ski/travel buddies in late Feb and again during my usual annual stay at Alta Lodge in April with assorted friends. Perhaps there could be a Diva meetup in April. I've had a good time skiing with @Scribble the last few years. She also moved to SLC relatively recently.
Utah LCC/BCC 2022-23 conditions, parking - Alta, Snowbird, Solitude, Brighton
Just noticed that SkiUtah has Opening Dates for a few resorts. Alta and Solitude are targeting Nov. 18, 2022, about a week before Thanksgiving. That's the same date as Park City. Per usual Snowbird and Brighton haven't announced opening dates yet. For those who haven't skied in Utah, some...
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