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ken21il
Sep 12, 2011, 5:12 AM
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I'm from central illinois. Last year i went skiing for the first time. I hired a lesson and was quickly asked if i was sure this was my first time- I have a hockey background i told him. After 3 12 hr days on the slopes, i was hooked! I've always been a big guy (240-255) and have been climbing since about 2004. I have never been a good climber sub 9's really. One thing i thought i would never be into was mountaineering, but now the thought of more ski mountaineering then actual climbing has me wondering if i have been missing out. I'll always enjoy getting out in spring and fall, even if i cant commit to road trips- i do have some good local climbing. However, making preparations for one or two ski/ ski mtneering vacations sounds more interesting.
I have a couple midwest ski resorts nearby and one in particular within 40 mins. However season passes and rental is quite expensive, especially in this economy and while on unemployment. Although, by the end of the season i was renting demo gear and weekend passes to get my fix! Obviously, the saint louis area doesn't have enough hills to satisfy purchasing ski equipment and i don't think i'll make more then one designated ski trip this season.. I'm more concerned with getting in better shape, learning some avalanche safety, and crampon/axe use.
k.. all that sunk in?? I already enjoy hiking and backpacking and during my unemployment i have been able to get out almost every weekend or at least several times a week in my two local wilderness areas/parks i am looking forward to more biking and want to get started with training asap. SOOO... where should i start? As i said i am on a real budget here so guide services and heading to the big mountains will have to wait. What are some good destinations near me or not to far EAST. I say EAST because i want to be able to train in some lower elevations before i head higher next year..
(This post was edited by ken21il on Sep 12, 2011, 5:32 AM)
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