the Crystal method

I went to opening day at Crystal "Mountain" Ski Resort in NW Michigan yesterday, and made some notes:

• Trend:  everybody talking on cell phones / twittering / texting while on the chair lift.  People, put it down.
• Majority of snowboarders are still teenage boys 
• Gayest slope name:  Giggles
• The "Buck" lift was dripping fresh black cable oil onto riders - like me
• Most awesome slope fashion:  camo / hunting jumpsuits - I saw dozens of them

I didn't stay too long - only two lifts were running, so I visited the cafeteria and pro shop and came back home.  Hot dog!