Never let your boyfriend teach you to snowboard…

This past weekend I saw a late-twentyish girl attempting to snowboard down a blue trail.  She was obviously a newbie and had a look of complete terror on her face.  I took 4 runs on the same trail in the time it took her to move about 10 yards.  Close by her side was her (obvious) boyfriend.  Each time I passed her I had to shout out “hang in there!” and it brought just the slightest smile to her otherwise panic-stricken face.  Girlies- don’t ever let your boyfriend teach you to ride or ski.  Take a lesson.  It’s worth it.  It will save your behind from too many bumps AND might save your relationship.