Don't Be A Dick(A response to the Outside and Powder articles about drinking and skiing)

We’ve all seen the articles posted by people angry about others drinking and skiing.

I read an article today from Outside that fits more into the latter.

Complaining about anything and everyone.

Don’t Be A Dick(A response to the Outside and Powder articles about drinking and skiing)

So before I go any farther, let’s get into the route of this.

Any sport and any place can feel a little overwhelming when you visit.

Whether it’s going to a new skate park or starting a new job.

Are they alienating you?

Do they hate you?

Or have you just not been introduced yet?

In these situations it’s possible for you to generally do two things.

Or you might walk up to them or others and introduce yourself.

In a new work place these types of interactions can be especially stressful.

Social interaction is important for us as humans.

It can be scary to be in a new place feeling alone, and unsure.

In many and sometimes all instances this can be a bit scary, but skiing is a friendly sport.

Most of the time it turns out, that when you drop in and start skating that nobody cares.

People are people, and most people are pretty cool.

Talk to the people next to you in that hour line, in the parking lot, wherever.

Get out there and have some fun.

Don’t take it too seriously.

If you aren’t having fun you’re doing something wrong.

Obviously this season is a bit different with the weirdness that is Covid.

We’re all weird but we’re all out there trying to have a good time.

Don’t ruin your day by being salty that those people around you are having more fun than you.

You’re here, you’re skiing, and this could be the best day ever.

Stay safe out there folks.

Don’t be a douche, and have yourselves some fun!