Brian, I can't say as remember you from the past (insert teflon suit comment
here), what part of Canada do you call home?
Grant Gall
Calgary
Brian Pitman wrote:
> Here in the Great White North (aka Canada), I sometimes do take the GTS to
> the slopes for some late season riding - as in snowboarding. No "ski rack"
> required. I either sit on the board (across my seat) or strap it to my
> back. No poles to complicate the issue (poles are only for when skiers
> make mistakes) and the boot bag neatly attaches to the pillion via a bungee
> net.
>
> Regarding riding gear, I leave my Fieldsheer jacket at home and ride to the
> hill in one of several (ski or snowboard) riding suits, depending on the
> weather and temperature.
>
> As for those (mildly) disparingly remarks on the part of the skiers on the
> list, you really should try snowboarding. It is the biggest rush I have
> experienced since amateur motorcycle roadracing. Put another way, the
> difference between skiing and snowboarding is roughly akin to driving a
> four-wheeler and piloting two. Yes, I still ski and snowboard (since I am
> a qualified instructor in both disciplines) but I tend to spend the
> majority of my personal time riding a carving board - when I cannot ride my
> GTS, of course!
