A Guide To The Skiing Date
by John Mogul We took a vote in the office on which female skier we would most like to date, Lindsay Vonn won, just like she does every other week during the race season. However that got us thinking, what makes for the perfect date on the slopes. Visions of Hot Tub Time Machine spring to mind, and we reflect on what it really takes to impress your ski bunny or snow fox. So here it is, mapped out for you, don’t say we never do anything for you.
Doing these things is for your benefit, after all if you’ve decided to take your new love interest to the mountains for the weekend, then these subtle touches are what will separate you from a ski bum to superhero and also ensure you get the most amount of time on the slopes. As a side note, if skiing ability isn’t already in your dating criteria, please leave now. The phrase... just because I’ll sleep with you doesn’t mean I’ll ski with you springs to mind. However, the mountains are one of the most romantic places on earth, so make the most of the scenic location and do it right. If you’re staying together, it is your job as the skiing man to make breakfast and ensure all of the equipment is prepped, go that one step further and pre-warm her boots using hand warmers or a hair dryer. If you’ve arranged to meet her on the slopes, rendezvous at 10.30am, that will give you a chance to get up for the first lift have a couple of runs and meet her back in town. Always carry her skis. Your choice of terrain is vital. The skiing man should have been studying the piste map the night before to ensure that no t-bars, button lifts or traversing is required. If possible you should mainly stick to rickety old, yet cosy two man chairlifts, this will give you ample opportunity to point out things like Mont Blanc, bad skiers and the face you and your buddies hiked up last year. If she is a beginner and you are a qualified ski instructor, well done, you probably just got yourself laid. When skiing, never hesitate and always lead, stop at the side of the piste after the appropriate number of turns depending on yours and her ability. Tell her how good she looks. Make sure you have a camera to hand and take photos wherever appropriate. Ensure that your well-planned route stops at a charming mountain restaurant for lunch. The afternoon ski should be leisurely, head over to the park to watch some of the freestylers fall over and if you’re both up for it, have a go on the airbag! Shared experiences like this do wonders. Finish the day up slightly early and visit the resort’s most popular après-ski bar for a glass or two of vin chaud, or if your feeling overly romantic, skip that and grab a hot chocolate together. After leaving the slopes, make reservations at a stylish restaurant, check out our skipedia for some ideas. Arrange to meet at 8pm, this will give both of you enough time to relax, head to the spa (or bar) and recover from the days skiing. Dinner conversation will be flowing and so should the wine as you re-cap on all of the stories from the day. At the end of the meal, suggest a Kahlua and coffee in front of the roaring fireplace back at the lodge. Good luck and god speed. The following caveats applies to this article.... If it is a powder day, none of the above applies. Re-schedule and go shred with your buddies. If she doesn’t understand, she is not the one. If she joins you, she is. |