April 19, 2006, Alpental (NAKED!)

I had the day off so I decided to take a quick tour up at Alpental.  Being alone, I'd decided that it would be a safe bet to just stay within the ski area.  I started climbing at 9:30 and instantly overheated.  I reached the top of chair 2 at 11:00.  Sunny blue skies and blazing sun made for a very pleasant stay on top.  I got to thinking that since I was the only person there, and since it was such a great day, and since I'd been thinking about doing this since my ski career began, I couldn't think of a reason why I shouldn't ski down naked.  What the hell???  So off came the clothes,  on went the skis, and I was off!  I was suprised to find powdery conditions on the top of International.  I was even more suprised at how cold the snow was on my skin as it attached to my legs and ass.  But I must say that skiing naked is the most liberating and exhilirating feeling ever!  I can't wait to experience this again.  Maybe I'll make it an annual tradition.   Sorry, no pics.