Kyle Shipe: Skiing

Sports were never my thing in high school. Although I enjoyed watching football, basketball, and volleyball I wasn't much for playing them. However, I was able to express my athletic ability through things like surfing and skiing. I first went with my high school to a mountain in New York to ski my junior year. I remember my first run on ski's. I fell about 40 or so times and decided it wasn't for me. However, with the help of one of my friends I decided to give it another try. The second time was a little better, and third was almost fun. After that trip skiing was something that I wanted to do as much as I possibly could. There is an incredible feeling while flying down a mountain with the chilly air blowing in your face. I hope to continue skiing for many years, and am glad for the opportunity to have learned how to ski and to have visited several mountains in Colorado.