SNOWBIRD, UT — So, another ski season in Utah begins. This one begins, however, with my ski boot issues still unresolved, and my physical fitness level at the worst it has ever been. My skiing hopes have never been lower. I am, however, very excited to introduce my cousin, Dan, a new Utah local, to the mix for this season.
To start things off, I skied two runs on my new Tecnica Agent boots that were custom fitted for me by a boot fitter who actually has a credit in Teton Gravity Research's latest ski movie. His credentials notwithstanding, the boots don't fit. All they did was cause excruciating pain.
So, I took a break, switched to my old boots and met up with Dan again. I had put the thinner, longer, more flexible liners from the Tecnicas in my old boots' shells. This combination seems to have improved the fit of my old Salomon boots. We shall see.
My legs, however, were shot. They were so tired after only about one-third of a run down from GadZoom. It's going to be a long season.
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