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Hi! I don't post much but lurk often. I wanted to post something positive. I skied for four days in Alberta's Rockies - Lake Louise and Sunshine, to be exact. It wasn't as easy as it used to be. I had to stop mid-run a few times on long runs. I rested about three 20-25 minute periods over 7/8 hours of skiing. I also did not do runs as difficult as usual. But I did it! My biggest hurdle was my head. Knowing I'm not as strong with intermittent weakness made me fearful to really go as fast or as hard as I used to. But I did it! My trip also marked a milestone - the first time I've ever admitted my MS to someone outside my immediate family. I took a private lesson with a ski instructor versed in adaptive skiing. She was very helpful and offered many tips.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm knackered! Tired, tired, tired. I'm also a little wobblier since returning home. Also, my knees are swollen and sore. I suspect that is because of poor form due to my new lack of confidence in maintaining control. I never had sore knees before.
I was very nervous about this trip. I'm so glad I did it! I've been skiing for years. Hubby and I skied a lot in our 20s and then stopped for about 17 years (kids and all that) and took it back up about 4 years ago when daughter showed an interest.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm knackered! Tired, tired, tired. I'm also a little wobblier since returning home. Also, my knees are swollen and sore. I suspect that is because of poor form due to my new lack of confidence in maintaining control. I never had sore knees before.
I was very nervous about this trip. I'm so glad I did it! I've been skiing for years. Hubby and I skied a lot in our 20s and then stopped for about 17 years (kids and all that) and took it back up about 4 years ago when daughter showed an interest.
Huge kudos to you for overcoming your apprehensions about going. The biggest obstacle is usually all the head chatter before we're even out the door. The exertion didn't kill you, you had a blast and you're over the moon proud of yourself! You're an inspiration. Enjoy the rest. You certainly earned it! 
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