skiing...

• tried skiing for the first time the other day - it was great :) pretty much parallel turning down the bunny slope after a few runs. having boarded makes it easier to pick up - although the technique is different the principles of using the edges is similar, and more than anything just having the confidence to go down a slope helps. might have to learn how to ski a bit now too.
• hit a tree today :( managed to avoid it with my head and upper body, caught it with side of thigh. nice looking bruise coming up. that'll teach me for going too fast through narrow gaps! otherwise my snowboarding is going pretty well, not improving as much as before but still fun. managed my first few turns riding switch (the other foot forward) yesterday - its surprisingly hard to do.
• sold tons of skis at work. i'm currently just on top of the sales list, after a big weekend of selling 8 pairs. getting lots of voucher money, not sure what i'll do with it all but probably buy some gear (maybe ski boots or skis!).