Is there a smooth way to post something out of the blue after a month of radio silence? No? Then perhaps I can offer you a couple of excuses—erm, explanations—for my absence.
Participants in the inaugural 100K Vertical Challenge in 2012 at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg, Penn.
The other thing keeping me busy is the 100K Vertical Challenge, in which skiers and snowboarders attempt to descend 100,000 vertical feet in a single day (107 runs at Whitetail Resort in Mercersburg, Penn.). Steve and I have participated in the event for the past two years (read about my 12-hour adventure in 2012 here for background). As was the case with OEC instruction, I first decided to take part in the event for selfish reasons—it sounded like an incredible challenge, and a great excuse to spend a work day making turns on one of my favorite cruisers in the universe, Snowdancer at Whitetail.
Now, in the event’s third year, we are taking a more active role to raise funds for and awareness of Two Top Adaptive Sports Foundation, a nonprofit that provides adaptive ski and snowboard lessons to wounded veterans and other disabled athletes. I’m manning the event’s Twitter feed and Facebook page—give us a follow and a “like” when you get a chance!
Amy Reinink 