What soap/cream did you use today?

Today, not only did I shave in spirit... I almost became a spirit this morning.

As much pain and discomfort that I'm in, I'm counting my blessings.

Caught unbelievable speed on a steep pitch and turned sideways to try to shed some speed before hitting a lip on the slope. Next I knew I was paragliding off the face of the slope at mach 3 - sideways - and when I came back down to earth after several seconds and many vertical feet, my lower back "broke my fall". Then got sent off another lip and a monster yard sale (skis and poles everywhere, racing me down the steep pitch) and slid down the pitch for another 60 yards just in ski boots.

Not only have I never done that, I've never seen one half this intense or of that distance and duration.

All of that was right next to the treeline, so as I said, I'm counting my blessings. Easily could have had many more complications...or worse.

Had to get tobogganed down to the base. Couldn't stand up.

Got to the ER and diagnosed with a compression fracture at my second lumbar. Serious pain at the ribcage and right leg.

Stomach was upset all day from the trauma (or concussion possibly) so didn't eat anything or take anything for the pain till 8.5 hours later. Just Ibuprofen. Won't even get the hydrocodone prescription filled. Nurse just wouldn't shut up till I took the paper from her. Whole other topic.

If I shaved today, it would have been AOS Rose Absolute. But unfortunately, I can't lean over the sink or barely raise my right arm. Still counting blessings.

Cheers

That reads of a crash worthy of Franz Klammer or Hermann Maier - great champions have Godlike crashes

Speedy recovery!

Still counting blessings.

Cheers

Yikes! You truly had an angel watching over you. That sounds very much like it could have and should have been much worse. While I slowly read this in shock, I know it happened in the blink of and eye. You are a lucky man to have survived... seriously.

Dare I say let's avoid the white slopes for a while that don't involve a soap and brush.

Glad you survived to tell the tale. On the bright side, you now have one more story for the holiday dinner table. Take it easy and speedy recovery Nero!

Today, not only did I shave in spirit... I almost became a spirit this morning.

Nero, really glad to hear you still got all your bits in pieces in one place. Hope you mend soon. Sounds like some hot tub time is in the offing. (Did they find your skis and poles?)

Nero on the high traverse

Sorry to hear that, take care & get your strength back.

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Ethos Grooming Mélange d’Agrumes shaving cream. This time I got the water added exactly right, and the lather was perfect. Couldn't have been better.

Today, not only did I shave in spirit... I almost became a spirit this morning.

Nero, really glad to hear you still got all your bits in pieces in one place. Hope you mend soon. Sounds like some hot tub time is in the offing. (Did they find your skis and poles?)

Gear is safe and sound!
Hot tub in a couple days for sure. Right now they want me to focus on icing.