friday game: stupid things said to you by non-skiers/riders

**half-fast** · 09-22-2006, 09:45 AM

told a guy I was skiing waist-deep pow at Jay last year

his response:
"Isn't that dangerous?"

**xkyzero** · 09-22-2006, 09:46 AM

"Hey fucker, come back here with my wallet."

"You better never come near my wife again."

I'm only guessing they weren't skiers.

**Mtn Man** · 09-22-2006, 09:49 AM

"Brrrrrr, it's cold out" - I look at the temp gauge and it's 65F

"You look like you work here, how do I get to XXX base?"

"It's April, there CAN'T be anymore snow to ski on..."

"The lifts are closed, how can you ski there?"

I've got a million of 'em.

B)

**tex1230** · 09-22-2006, 09:51 AM

"Snowboarding looks too dangerous"

**skiing-in-jackson** · 09-22-2006, 09:57 AM

Heard many times from tourists visiting town...

"that's Jackson Hole Ski Area???"

Whilst looking up at our small but excellent town hill, Snow King Mountain...

Take a look...

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**strawjack** · 09-22-2006, 09:58 AM

kachina lift (taos) re-opens after being closed for a couple days 'cause the bowl ripped out...all over the place...it took that long for the groomers just to make it skiable. avi debris is everywhere you look!

women on lift- 'i heard there was an avalanche over here, where?'

**powder11** · 09-22-2006, 09:59 AM

waiting in the lift line one fine powder day, I overheard a woman ask a mountain host if there were any groomed runs. the mountain host was speechless and the women had to repeat her question.

"uhhhh... no" the host finally replied

**BushwackerinPA** · 09-22-2006, 10:03 AM

in Pa end of march early april

"you cant be going skiing its spring" numerous times

"its to far away to drive" in pittsburgh your an hour from skiing, so many other people are not as lucky as the yinzers

from a skier but a very misguided one, as they try to slid their tail out in some really nice cornsnow/slush at Hidden Valley

"I hate this snow its to sticky"

umm no you just suck.

**PNWbrit** · 09-22-2006, 10:03 AM

- Is it winter in South America?

- yes

- that's weird

**SafteySquad** · 09-22-2006, 10:04 AM

"so where do y'all keep the moguls in the summer?"

**waxman** · 09-22-2006, 10:05 AM

getting a lift ticket in Fernie, conversation next to me:
snowboard park rat looking dude:"is there a terrain park here?...and where is it?"
50+ counter lady:"the whole mountain is a terrain park...."

**PaSucks** · 09-22-2006, 10:09 AM

As a former instructor, I heard lots of goodies...

"Where's the bunny hill?" Um, you're standing on it.

"Who makes the moguls?"

"Snowboarders can do tricks, so it's better."

"There is too much snow."

**BallsDeep** · 09-22-2006, 10:21 AM

Well, I suppose this guy was a skier, but nonetheless....Wolf Creek last season, during a 100" storm:

Me, on the lift, to an older man from Arkansas - "Enjoying all this snow?"
Him - "No, but I bet in a couple weeks once this snow packs down conditions will be pretty good."
Me - "Really, conditions seem perfect for me!"
Him - "Oh, you actually enjoy skiing powder?"

Ha, ha!

**_dris** · 09-22-2006, 10:29 AM

Originally Posted by edg

Yeah, I bet you get that from non-skiers/riders all the time, you fucking fool.

edg

imho, anyone who says that would be considered a non-skier (and rider) becasue they just dont know.

**Endlessseason** · 09-22-2006, 10:44 AM

Just yesterday someone said to me: "You actually like all this early snow...you're probably the only one who does!" (in Utah no less!!!)

**El Chupacabra** · 09-22-2006, 10:45 AM

Originally Posted by Stone-Free

When people say-
"I've lived in Colorado my entire life and NEVER skiied. Not once"

I evoke the same reaction from divers and golfers when I tell them that I grew up near Monterey CA and have never gone diving or played golf.

Nor do I want to. I'll take my water frozen, powdered, and deep.

KQ · 09-22-2006, 10:51 AM

This guy claimed to be a skier but based on what he said I had my doubts.

I'm reading a ski mag (gear issue) in a Starbucks and he tries to start a conversation with me - very condensending like "oh isn't that cute...a girl trying to read about skis."

Loser: What are you reading there?
Me: Oh...just looking at the gear reviews for this year
Loser: Really? Are you just learning to ski?
Me: *roll eyes* no just thinking of picking up some new sticks this season
Loser: Sticks?
Me: Skis - I want to add to my quiver
Loser: Why would you need more than one pair of skis? It's not like one is
different from another or that they ever break down *chuckles at silly
girl*
Me: *looks up, shifts position, thinks LOSER and goes back to reading*

**Hidden** · 09-22-2006, 10:52 AM

in the gila monster parking lot (taos) a group of texans are standing around...one says "myyyy feeeeet hurt." i look down and notice his boots are on the wrong feet.

classic.

**Endlessseason** · 09-22-2006, 10:54 AM

Originally Posted by KQ

This guy claimed to be a skier but based on what he said I had my doubts.

I'm reading a ski mag (gear issue) in a Starbucks and he tries to start a conversation with me - very condensending like "oh isn't that cute...a girl trying to read about skis."

Loser: What are you reading there?
Me: Oh...just looking at the gear reviews for this year
Loser: Really? Are you just learning to ski?
Me: *roll eyes* no just thinking of picking up some new sticks this season
Loser: Sticks?
Me: Skis - I want to add to my quiver
Loser: Why would you need more than one pair of skis? It's not like one is
different from another or that they ever break down *chuckles at silly
girl*
Me: *looks up, shifts position, thinks LOSER and goes back to reading*

I really like KQ.

**Red Squirrel** · 09-22-2006, 10:55 AM

This morning big fat Al on the Today show said something to the effect of "it's snowing in Colorado which is getting all the skiers excited. Of course, there isn't enough snow to ski on yet, but winter is ony a couple of months away for those folks."

Another great one, although I've never heard it personally, "what do they do with the moguls in the summer?"

**mrw** · 09-22-2006, 11:01 AM

You still ski? Aren't you a little old for that? (i'm 50)

**steve** · 09-22-2006, 11:03 AM

Originally Posted by KQ

...in a Starbucks...

that's just asking for trouble.

-steve

**zIPPY** · 09-22-2006, 11:05 AM

A women working at Raley's says to me about my goggle tan.

"Do you know you look like that?!"

**Benny Profane** · 09-22-2006, 11:15 AM

Originally Posted by bad_roo

I once had a conversation along those lines with a girl who lived in an Austrian ski resort She had never skied in her life. I thought it was a crime.

Turns out she was into sailing and got all excited when I told her I was brought up in Southampton.

I have never been on a sailing boat in my life.

I've been to the race track here maybe 7 times in 3 years, and only to watch people. I've placed 3 bets. It's 5 blocks away.