The Skiing Simulator
You can ski, too! How, you ask? With a little magic and the use of Youtube 🙂
First, let’s look at some fun ski and feed pictures, shall we?
Two breakfasts:
Greek yogurt with banana, PB, and a wonderful muffin made by Peter’s mom.
Oatmeal with a spoonful of blueberry jam, PB, and a butterscotch scone corner on top:
I cut down on the amount of PB for this bowl so that I wouldn’t be stuffed for skiing. Rolling down the slopes might interfere with my skiing groove. Speaking of …
Peter hates this slope (Nabob) because it’s good for about 10 minutes first thing in the morning, before it gets all scraped off and icy.
Check out these crazy costumes:
I love my skis. You can’t see it in this picture, but the gold parts sparkle in the sun:
For those of you who don’t ski (or don’t ski often), here’s a taste of actual skiing (don’t worry, there was no one around me and I was skiing really slowly):
And from the front, skiing down Orion:
Skiing is a great cardiovascular workout. I can feel my heart pounding and my legs shaking at the end of long runs, but I don’t mind because skiing is so much fun! “Workout” doesn’t have to be a four-(plus three)-letter-word if you’re playing a sport or doing something you really enjoy, like walking on a beautiful bike path or throwing a Frisbee around (go Ultimate!).
Let’s see some food! I branched out from the huge salad at lunch to try this little gem:
Grilled salmon with cucumber ribbons on ciabatta with a side salad and carrot curls.
I didn’t want all that bread weighing me down, so I enjoyed the salmon on the top half of the crusty roll and left the bottom half (which was soggy anyway). I definitely felt better throughout the afternoon of skiing without the extra roll half weighing me down.
Dinner was at Mustang, where I ordered the grilled chicken with capers, asparagus, and gnocchi:
Dinner was … pretty good. While my dish was nicely spiced and the asparagus was succulent, Peter’s dish (Utah trout) was bland and mushy. I guess one out of two ain’t bad.
Today was our last day of skiing 🙁 . We’re arriving at home late tomorrow night. I can’t wait to see these little doggles:
See you guys on Sunday!
Q: What’s your favorite form of exercise? Do you play any sports?
I wish I could ski but I’ve tried and I’m the worst! I couldn’t even handle the bunny slopes…lol! I’ve thought about trying it again but haven’t gotten around to it.
Looks like fun!
ps…those costumes are funny! I know so many people who would love the Crown Royal cape:)
Love all the photos! I like walking, hiking, and I do like running when I get out of my own negative thoughts about it!
I am sure you are looking forward to seeing the puppers!
Haha, you’re almost there – just a leeetle longer ’til the marathon 🙂
i haven’t been skiing in forever! probably 10 years at least…
Wow, you look like a pro 🙂 My favourite sport is definitely tennis and it’s also a great workout that doesn’t feel at all like a workout – it’s so much fun! Time flies by when I play. Unfortunately, it’s raining so much where I am right now it’s impossible to play. Sometimes I do Kathy Smith DVD workouts in the comfort of home 🙂
That’s the best kind of workout!
WOW! I’m so impressed!! Thanks for letting me ski through your eyes, haha! I really wish I liked/was good at skiing!! It must really be an awesome workout!!
I don’t play any sports. I guess the closest I get to “fun” and working out without realizing it is when I run with my friend. We get to talking and laughing and before we know it the miles are flying by!
I used to play field hockey…I haven’t played in years, but I miss it!
HAhahaa!!! I loved the sumo wrestler skiiers…I’ll bet they did that for padding! Maybe they’re horrible skiiers. hehhehee.
I hate sports. Sorry, I’m just a loner when it comes to exercise! I just run, and that’s it. Anything with a ball is out.
I know I’d be embarrassed if I was dressed crazy AND I was a horrible skier 😛
Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
I enjoyed your ski pics a lot, especially the one with the sumo wrestlers in the elevator was priceless 😀
I’ve been seeing a lot of salmon based foods in the blogworld this week and yours looked great too 🙂
oh that looks like such a fun time!
You make skiing look like the best time! I wish I were good at it. I get scared and therefore fall often. I think I’m more of a cross-country skier. Anyway, your lunch salmon sandwich looks awesome!
My favorite exercise is walking. I walk everywhere and pretty fast. I love it!
Have a great Saturday!
I’ve never gone downhill skiing (just cross country) but you totally make me want to try it sometime! 😀 I love the videos…it looks like a blast!
My favorite exercise is running, but I also love kayaking, hiking, and tennis. 😀
I like cross-country skiing, too!
Love the landscapes….alas, I’ve never been skiing…and at this rate, may never!
I am so uncoordinated that skiing is near impossible for me. I’ve been 3-4 times and each time I get worse, isn’t that weird? My favorite exercise is running but I haven’t been able to do that so much anymore thanks to an injured knee. Anyway, this was a super positive comment, right??
Love the guys in what I hope are costumes…talk about wind resistance!
Haha, it’s ok, love your comments anyway!
Looks like you guys are having a great time!
I think I am the only Canadian who is not a die-hard skiier/snowboarder. It just ain’t me. But I love living vicariously through ski simulators 😉
yum food and fun post thanks so much for visiting my blog Rebecca
I love thw simulator!!! I’ve never been skiing and it sounds like so much fun. 🙂 I’m glad you’re having a great time- the costumes are so funny! You look so professional in the second video- awesoeme!!!
OMG those sumo wrestlers! Great eats!
I love yoga and tennis for exercise– I enjoy them and I feel them working.