Happier times on the slopes a few years ago



I was skiing by myself at Deer Valley on Friday. I enjoy skiing with others, especially my family, but I also don't mind spending time alone doing things I love like fly fishing and skiing.

It was a beautiful sunny day, the snow was good and the pre-holiday crowds manageable. I skied hard in the morning and was moving over to some easier slopes to cool down before going home. On one of those easier runs I was skiing faster than most on the hill when a young girl turned unexpectedly into my path. To avoid hitting her, I went down....hard. I did the splits and immediately knew I'd pulled or torn a groin muscle. The swelling and bruising indicate it's a tear.

So I'm hobbling around the house feeling sorry for myself today. I read online that groin tears are slow to heal. It's the end of the ski season for me this year and I hope I heal up enough to ump again come spring!