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A Guide To Ski Week Banter
by Jacob Banfield Skiing banter is definitely an acquired skill and there is probably more difference between a novice and expert exchanging stories at the bar than there is between them on the pistes. One doesn’t want to create the illusion of being an expert skier unless they are, but if you want to play with the big boys you have to talk a good game. It is all about creating an air of mystique by speaking skiinglish. We’ve collected a couple of phrases over the years, which you can pepper into conversation during après ski to show you mean business. Remember the golden rule of ski banter is that they’ll believe your stories if you believe theirs...
*You may recognise some of the following lines from G.N.A.R and Sh*t Skiers Say. “There is no waiting for friends on a powder day”
“Skiing moguls, that’s my game. I’m known for moguls” “Yeah we strapped on the skins and hiked up before the lifts opened” “We got the ropes out, pole whacked the corniche and then dropped into the couloir” “Heli-skiing is for rich people or filmmakers, real skiers earn their turns” “We were up before the sun was” “Are you sponsored?” “I’m related to Glen Plake” “Okay guys, have you all got your shovels, probes and transceivers” “I’ve done like 100 days this season” “I’m the best skier on the mountain” “Just because I’ll sleep with you, doesn’t mean I’ll ski with you” “Are those next year’s goggles?” “Have you seen the art of flight?” “Hey I can’t believe you’re a pro, I’m totally better than you” Tweet @thejohnmogul your best Ski banter. We are giving our favourite a pair of exclusive John Mogul Leather Ski Gloves. |
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