Think About It

I think I have a new favorite Winter Olympic sport.   I would say that curling is tough to beat, but Ski Mountaineering (aka skimo) is pretty compelling.   I had never heard of the sport until I learned there was a participant from where we used to live in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.   Even that connection wasn’t enough to make me do too much research, but as soon as I started watching, I was hooked.   I believe it is one of the toughest events in the games.   First of all, skiing uphill is bad enough, but having to do that AND run up steps in ski boots is brutal.   You would think that the downhill portion might be a break, but by that time in the race I assume your legs are on fire to the point that just staying erect would be challenging.   The sport requires training, commitment and developing muscle memory!   Yep – it is cool to watch … Nope – I am not going to sign-up to try it!   As I reflected on it, these are some of the same requiremen...