But not everyone is done skiing. I received an email on Monday, the first day of spring, from my longtime friend, Sally Billington of South Dartmouth. Sally and I may be in the minority but we are a happy minority, convinced that spring skiing is the best. Spring skiing is a celebration of sunlight and warmer temperatures. Skiing in the spring means fewer layers and lighter jackets.
Hats become optional while sunglasses mandatory.
For those of us who relish a suntan, the slopes offer me the best place to start my summer brown even if it is just on my face. Sunscreen is a good idea to avoid a burn which can easily happen with the sun reflecting off the snow. The secret to spring skiing is to get out early. The snow firms up overnight with the colder temperatures and softens during the day . The springtime snow is slower and generally easier to ski unless it gets too heavy from melting.