Finally! After more than a month of light snow falls (and melting immediately after), we finally got enough snow at once for some actual skiing. Worried that it would be gone before the end of the week, I raced over to the Plainfield School in Meriden after work (1500). I was pretty sure they would have groomed trails because the local schools use them for their ski team practices. Sure enough, I arrived just as the school bus for Lebanon HS emptied out in the parking lot (1530). Despite the presence of many speedy young people, I managed to get an hour of skiing on my new Rossingnol EVOs. Unlike my first pair (Salomons), these were specifically fitted to me. The EVOs are probably 8 inches longer than the old ones and have steel edges. What a difference they make on hills and turns! Another interesting trait is the high “curl” on the tips - and these are colored with a fluorescent orange that reflects off the snow. Finishing at 1630, I was pleased to know that I'd been able to log two miles. Afterwards, I drove back to Lebanon and stopped at New Thailand Cuisine for dinner (1705 to 1745). Next, I attended a Knights of Columbus Council Meeting at Sacred Heart (1800 to 1900). Home by 1915. I’m quite pleased with my new skis and look forward to some more fun afternoons on skis this season!
