Now that winter is in full effect here in Chicago, I’ve decided to take up snowboarding again. I first started skiing when I was about 6 years old and then took up snowboarding when I was 12 years old. I’ve been snowboarding on and off since then but the last time I went was 5 years ago. Because it’s been a while since I’ve had the opportunity to go, I was very excited to be able to start again now.

This past weekend, my friend and I drove an hour and a half north into Wisconsin to the Alpine Valley Ski Resort. I thought it was going to take me a while to get back into but after the first run, I was ready to go. It’s just like riding a bike I guess; after you learn once, you never really forget how to do it.

One of the main reasons I love snowboarding is because it’s really good exercise. Usually I don’t spend much time outside now during the winter but snowboarding gives me the opportunity to get some fresh air and get a good workout. At the end of the day, I was exhausted but had a blast! I’m hoping to go as often as I can these next coming months. Maybe I’ll get my own equipment? More to come…