My Sole and Spirit,
Are nudging me.
They want a day off,
To the mountains to ski.
To hop in the car,
And drive to the North.
A few hours away,
To get to the slopes.
So, I checked the web site,
For the conditions.
Sole and Spirit hoping,
Fingers crossed, wishing.
I checked Loon Mountain,
Cranmore and Cannon.
Gunstock and Waterville,
Sunapee and Ragged.
A lot of open trails,
And lifts, it looks good.
But, what’s bumming me out,
All the snow’s machine groomed.
Now to the weather,
Looks like the mid-30s.
Sole and Spirit pleading,
“Please, can we go please?”
Today is Thursday,
No snow in the forecast.
But, night snow making,
Is probably the best bet.
I think I will chance it.
I need to get out.
These two need a break,
Time to blow steam off.
Shoot for this Sunday,
Earlier the better.
Buy a Full-Day Ticket,
Wear my warm sweater.
Don’t forget my “Cat Crap”,
Foggy goggles to stop.
A little extra money,
Buy something in the shop.
My skis are tuned.
Got my helmet and gear.
Sole and Spirit can’t wait,
Until my butt’s in the lift chair.