Geekymummy: the joy of skiing

Friday, April 16, 2010

the joy of skiing

Here is a post for itsamummyslifes little film club.

One of things I love to do most in the world is to ski. I don't think when I ski, I don't fret about work or worry about the kids. I surrender to the rhythm of my turns, and the beauty of the mountains. Its like meditation for the body and soul. My husband calls me "the worlds happiest skier" because whenever he catches a glimpse of me heading down the mountain I have a huge beaming smile across my face.

Here I am skiing at Whistler, the most amazing resort I have ever been too. The video would have been more amusing if I had attempted the half pipe and crashed spectacularly, but I decided against it, as I want to get home to the kids in one piece. In keeping with the snowy theme of the videos I have posted to date, here I am swooshing down a gentle slope, enjoying the amazing views, and a little bit of time off (if there is such a thing) from being mummy.

The joy of skiing from geekymummy on Vimeo.

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itsamummyslife · 781 weeks ago

Wow! That is brilliant. That is actually one of the things I imagine when I think of pure joy. Skiing down a mountain, that sense of total freedom. I haven't done it for years, but am so looking forward to when the baby's a bit older and we can take the kids. x

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geekymummy · 780 weeks ago

Thanks! Whistler was full of British families, long way to go, but well worth it, very kid friendly!

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tewithonesugarplease · 781 weeks ago

Hi I came over from Itsamummyslife - fantastic - how did you film it skiing down? Did you have the camera strapped to you?

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geekymummy · 780 weeks ago

nope, I had my poles in one hand and the phone in another. It was an easy slope!

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Jen · 781 weeks ago

I have never tried, but um, it made me nervous just looking at the clip lol. My coordination could probably do with some 'work', might not be the thing for me :D Jen.

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iota · 781 weeks ago

Loved it!

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Janene · 781 weeks ago

I'm sure that is an amazing feeling - I'm too afraid of falling to give it a shot and I don't really like being cold...hehehe.

It does seem like it would be a great adrenaline rush, though. It's wonderful that you are able to do something for YOU, too! I know I get very wrapped up in stuff for the kids and forget to do things for me when I can!