The February Flats

It’s February Break week at Sugarloaf and the mountain is alive and well despite the inconsistent weather patterns of this past month. While the guests are coming to the resort with fresh eyes and hope in their hearts, I think many of those that have been here day in day out are feeling the weight of fluctuating temps, minimal snowfall, and rain.

I’ve been noticing this seasonal burnout feeling all February. We haven’t had an easy go of it this year in terms of weather and it’s not looking like that’ll be an anomaly going forward.

Sometimes when I am feeling low, I think “I can’t feel this way - My life is great. Simply the fact that I have the luxury of working and living at a ski resort - That says enough. Right?” But that’s just not how it works. And that’s okay. 

We’re trying our best, and I think recognizing this feeling is the only way through it. I would never want to create resentment towards my favorite sport, and accepting the winter weather’s emotional wear is just part of that.

It’s okay to feel the February flats. A mighty March is ahead.