When I was ~ 38 years old, I was suckered into chaperoning a bunch of kids on a church field trip - then was told we were taking them skiing.
"Uh, Harold - I've never skied before." ? Harold - "That's OK, neither have most of the kids - I'll have you all up in 45 minutes."
He did!
Harold was a preacher, a kid lover, and a decorated WWII veteran of the 10th Mountain Division. He was also my buddy!
I never got real good at it - but enjoyed skiing quite a bit.
Angel Fire, Red River, Taos, Sipapu, and Santa Fe.
