My stress relief is skiing. I cannot think of a better feeling than waking up early in the morning, pouring a cup of coffee, reading a ski resort's website only to find that it had snowed heavily that night before, and then boarding the chair-lift that morning to get a full day of floating on top of the fresh snow. It is great exercise, a social activity, and a great distraction. Skiing gives me not only the physical distance and separation from the city and daily-stresses, but it also gives me the mental separation from everyday life. Being out in nature, within the rhythmic turns of my skis, helps me take a step away from the stresses around me and ultimately relaxes me. One of my favorite places to ski is Sun Valley. Sun Valley has a great balance of fun skiing, and mountain night life. Although I love Sun Valley, Jackson Hole is notorious for having the best mountain terrain and ski culture. I have yet to visit Jackson Hole, but I know someday my passion for skiing will take me there.
