I subscribe to the old adage “stop and smell the roses”. And fortunately, there are a few things in life that, for better or for worse, force us to follow that advice. One of those things is a slow chairlift—especially one in an area without cell service.
This season, Meaghann took the leap that many of us have only dreamed about. She dedicated her winter to the highest-order of powder-chasing, bought a camper, and is setting up slope-side basecamps at the base of whichever resort she damn-well pleases.
Nick and I first saw a picture of Pico de Orizaba when we were 19 years young.
That October, we booked tickets and started making plans to attempt a ski descent of this beautiful, conical 18,000 foot volcano in central Mexico.
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A little planning can mean the difference between the best and the worst early-season session you'll ever have. So let's just give a quick rundown on how to not totally blow it on your first day back on the ol' shred sticks.
