Thankfully we got some fresh powder the day I went on the bigger run to break my fall but not too much that it was a totally different experience. We are expecting more over night so tomorrow should be awesome especially with my new boots. If I wanted to toe carve on the ones I had I would stand on my toes in the boot and twist my ankle so they were maaaaaybe a bit loose. I think it can be a little more intimidating out here when you see how big it is but the fluffiness of the snow does really help calm that anxiety. I honestly had moments of looking at the ground and thinking well might as well try that thing I’m afraid of because it won’t hurt to fall.
What hill? Soft boots? I had only maybe 20 days on a board when I went out west for a road trip with some pro boarders. Started at Nakiska, then Banff. Lake Louise. Marmot, Fernie, Cranbrook, etc. And the highlight was a couple of days heliskiing with Weigle. I thought it would be a learning experience but I could just not keep up so switched to skis. Except when in knee or waist high pow. But generally everyone had to wait for me to flub my way down. No need for any fear in deep powder as long as you avoid the rocks! It is a whole new beautiful world.
Lake Louise is my usual hill. I’m hoping to take a little trip out to Revelstoke when it’s at its prime. Just crappy used boots I bought to get me on the hill until I could afford good ones that fit better. I’m loving the ones I got this time, they definitely weren’t cheap but it’s worth it considering I was easily going to break a bone with the ones I had. My friends were spending a while waiting on me too. Ever thought about splitboarding ? Sounds like you might be into that.
Have tried the split and Nordic. It is pretty good but skinny, Great in couloirs though. Prefer super soft boots on a board and super hard on skis. With no socks for some reason. lol. Too bad I am going South Americas this winter or I would join you.