Got all the way to AM Road only to realize that I had forgotten both my helmet and goggles (note to self: leave extra set of each in the truck from now on). Fully aware that if I turned around and headed back to Truckee I wouldn't leave the house again, I decided to soldier on with a naked head and eyes; first time sans helmet in at least...shoot I can't remember when I didn't use one. Weather was windejo, which made not having helmet and goggles a bit tricky--opted for back-up glasses and Cyclops (X-Men) over-sunglasses. Knocked off 4 runs from Roundhouse; 1 the usual "Ladies Slalom" to "Gunner's Knob", the other 3 "Sympathy Face" to "Gunner's Knob". Quit when I found myself viewing the snow through watery eyes and the Sierra Sludge kept knocking me into the back seat: best to quit when you're still in one piece so's you can live to ski another day.
“The best place in the world to ski is where you’re skiing that day.” — Warren Miller
