Snowboarding

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Yesterday, I went snowboarding for the first time... with my friend Danny.

We left early (around 8am) and headed to the mountain...
I rented gear (figuring that it was best to do that for the first time up, though I do have a board that I bought from a thrift store...).

Riding the conveyor belt up the beginner's practice slope.

The beginner's slope...
One day I'll ride that up...

We're done.

It was fun... I think I'll buy a helmet and boots now... (I have a board/bindings, and though they are not "perfect" for me, they should be good to practice with).

Skiing

Two days ago, I went skiing for the first time ever... Cross-country... it was fun but also quite funny... I fell over repeatedly when I began but towards the end of my first excursion, I was able to ski relatively well, and stay standing... which I thought were quite large accomplishments for a first timer who went by himself.
Me after my first skiing trip.

my skis... you can still see the snow.

I was really happy I had ski pants. Nice and waterproof and warm... (they give you the freedom to fall in snow and not worry about getting soaked).