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Snow bunny?
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volklgirl
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can't imagine being offended by "snow bunny" or "ski like a girl" no matter how it's said. 
If you know you can ski, why would someone else's ignorance or bad attitude bother you? And personally, I'm damn proud to ski like a girl cuz I am one last time I checked. :p
If you know you can ski, why would someone else's ignorance or bad attitude bother you? And personally, I'm damn proud to ski like a girl cuz I am one last time I checked. :p
gardenmary
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
The image in my mind is also the glammed-up, trolling-for-men type.
I once saw a snowboarder in line at the lodge...she had the perfectly coordinated black-and-red snowboarding pants and jacket, matching gloves, coordinated boots, coordinated (maybe even color-customized) helmet. She took off the jacket - color-coordinated t-neck. Took off the helmet - she'd dyed her HAIR black and red to match. We were taking bets at our table as to what her underwear looked like.
Of course, the burning question was: BUT CAN SHE SNOWBOARD?
I don't really have the type of skinny-mini body that would be called a "ski bunny" so I probably have nothing to worry about, LOL.
I once saw a snowboarder in line at the lodge...she had the perfectly coordinated black-and-red snowboarding pants and jacket, matching gloves, coordinated boots, coordinated (maybe even color-customized) helmet. She took off the jacket - color-coordinated t-neck. Took off the helmet - she'd dyed her HAIR black and red to match. We were taking bets at our table as to what her underwear looked like.
Of course, the burning question was: BUT CAN SHE SNOWBOARD?
I don't really have the type of skinny-mini body that would be called a "ski bunny" so I probably have nothing to worry about, LOL.
That's impressive.Someone who used to be a very close gal pal wore a snug Spyder slalom-style jacket over a (necessarily) thin sweater the only time I ever went skiing with her. The jacket was a very flattering cut and since Spyder is a ski brand, I can see how she probably thought it was an approrpiate garment to wear for recreational snowboarding, given her limited experience in snowsports, her limited technical wear wardrobe, and her passive boyfriend (aka, he wasn't going to inform her about layering more appropriately; yes, he was there with us that day).
As it turned out, the weather conditions were cold and VERY windy that day - I could come to a dead stop by standing up and sticking out my arms. No way would I have gone to the slopes that day if I didn't have a comp voucher. As for the former friend, she didn't come outside of the lodge to go snowboard until an hour before we left.
I've gotta say I find there are more women than men who use the term "like a girl" or "girly-girl"! It annoys me to no end that women can't be who they want to be without someone judging us based on our ability or choice of music, clothes, movies... Why the pre-judging and name calling anyway?
Backhanded "cute" put-downs drive me craaaaaaazy.
Backhanded "cute" put-downs drive me craaaaaaazy.
That's the one that got me last year. Thanks KP! "come on girly-girl"!
I have the Ski Diva sticker on my helmet. I was taking the level 3 CSIA instructors training and the coach noticed the sticker. He kinda of laughed, but caught me on the lift and asked about it. Nothing like standing in the middle of a mogul field (Expo at Tremblant) and someone laughing about your sticker!
I have the "snow bunny" title under my screen name at Tremblant-insider. It was on purpose. My response anytime to snow bunny or ski bunny is "see you at the top of Expo, Windigo or La Griffe!"
KatyPerrey
PSIA 3 Children's Specialist 2 Keystone Resort
playoutside
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I can't imagine being offended by "snow bunny" or "ski like a girl" no matter how it's said.
If you know you can ski, why would someone else's ignorance or bad attitude bother you? And personally, I'm damn proud to ski like a girl cuz I am one last time I checked. :p
Totally agree! I always feel like these dopey comments reflect more on the idiot that said it than me.
If you are confident in who you are/what you do, why bother caring about stupid comments.
SkiNurse
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
This has caused me to reconsider:
1) Bunnies are short.
2) Bunnies are smaller up front.
3) Bunnies are bigger in the back end ... and bunnies even pack some extra padding back there.
Yikes!
I AM a bunny!
SnowflakeADK
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I usually just smile and correct people. "Nooooo, not a Ski Bunny....it's Rippin' Chick to you" ;) This usually leads to a conversation about the difference. lol Or my perception of the difference anyway.
Seattle Gal
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
Yikes!
So I'm new to skiing, but took advantage of a friends pro discount and got some fantastic new gear...hope I dont look like a "snow bunny" when I start lessons. Maybe I'll make sure my outfit isnt too matchy, matchy, and for sure no makeup!
So I'm new to skiing, but took advantage of a friends pro discount and got some fantastic new gear...hope I dont look like a "snow bunny" when I start lessons. Maybe I'll make sure my outfit isnt too matchy, matchy, and for sure no makeup!
Yikes!
So I'm new to skiing, but took advantage of a friends pro discount and got some fantastic new gear...hope I dont look like a "snow bunny" when I start lessons. Maybe I'll make sure my outfit isnt too matchy, matchy, and for sure no makeup!
Why for sure no makeup? You're entitled to dress however you want. Make sure you're comfortable and have a good time; that's what's really important.
SconieSkier
Certified Ski Diva
Why for sure no makeup? You're entitled to dress however you want. Make sure you're comfortable and have a good time; that's what's really important.
I'd have to agree with that. I think it has more to do with your attitude than what you're wearing. I'm a jacket slut and I wear make-up because I would scare everyone away with my under eye circles! As long as you are there to ski, sitting in the bar is for when the lifts are closed. :D
