We've received a fair amount of snow this year. Even so, things are pretty wind hammered and the snow can get thin in spots. It's generally easy to avoid the rocks and stay afloat. However, I found a couple thin spots part way down a tight chute on Saturday--long after committing to the line. It was too tight to avoid the rocks and too steep not to turn. Things got pretty interesting for a turn or two.
I didn't have my camera with me at the time, but this is the aftermath:
These skis didn't have a single notable scratch on them before Saturday. I'm not sure when skis become rock skis, but these must be pretty close:
Of course, one of the great things about skis is that enough p-tex and epoxy can fix almost anything. Since the edges remained intact, with only one real core shot and a bunch of scrapes and dings, a couple evenings working in the garage and some down time waiting for the epoxy to cure put things back in order. A little wax and we'll be back in business. Here's everything (and a dog treat) post-repair:
Some people baby their skis and are afraid to take them out in the early season. I certainly take care of my sticks, but recognize that skis are meant for skiing. Even so, I might wait for things to fill in a bit before skiing that line again...
