I had intended to have another lesson on Friday, but we didn't manage to get out in time, so I was too late. Instead, we went to Peak 9 where the 'A' Chair was running again, so I was able to get higher up the mountain.
This is the rather steeper bit at the top, just after you get off the lift. The runs weren't busy at first, though it got much busier later. This is Spring Break here; the slopes are likely to be very crowded, and many of the people have not skied much before. Further down the slope, I was skiing quietly along a narrow trail with trees on one side and a fence on the other, practicing my parallel turns. Then there was a swishing sound, and I found a beginner on either side of me, both in a wide snow plough, and neither able to turn, just going straight down. They were so close to me, there was no room for me to turn, so I had no option but to put my skis together and go far faster than I wanted down the slope, just to get away from them.
At lunch time, Ten Mile Station was very busy indeed, and people were sitting in chairs on the snow enjoying the sun, as it was really very warm indeed.
I didn't stay out too long during the afternoon, as it got more crowded and hotter, and my left knee was starting to ache again.
The snow is melting everywhere, so though everybody enjoys the wonderful weather, it would be nice to have some more snow - preferably overnight!
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