As a competitive sport its as tough a physical challange as you'll find and in Europe the elite of the sport are regarded as Gods who walk among men.
For most participants however it is a form of recreation and not for the weak of finances. But for me, there is no place I would rather spend my vacation than at a resort in the mountains. The bracing outdoor experience is both thrilling and fulfilling and the general culture of playing hard and partying harder is pretty irresistable, especially for a young adult.
The WildYears family will be heading to the Canadian Rockies for Christmas holidays again this year.
