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From: seb@ahutb.UUCP (s.e.badian)
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Subject: Re: On Crashing and Burning
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Date: Mon, 25-Mar-85 10:10:38 EST
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	Skiers and ski areas are both responsible for fast-skiing.
Now that most areas are well-groomed(like a snow carpet) skiers get
this feeling they can ski real fast. You won't get caught in the
snow, and there aren't any bumps to contend with. And skiers take
advantage of this. I'll be the first to admit that I ski fast. I
like the speed. But I won't ski fast if there are lots of people
around. In fact, I'm almost too terrified to ski when there are lots
of people around. I know my limits, but how about all of them!
	I also think it is unfair to blame just the fast skier. Some-
times moving at all is too fast. How about people that stop in
the middle of narrow trails? People who ski runs that are too difficult
for them so they are all piled up all over the slope? People who
stop in a blind spot? These people are dangerous too. Maybe people
don't die, but it certainly diminishes the skiing experience to have
to contend with people like that.
	All skiers have to be more responsible. That's all there is
to it.

Sharon Badian
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