The author reflects on their previous obsession with the mountain-biking game Lonely Mountains: Downhill, feeling confident in their skills. Anticipating a snow-sports sequel, they were surprised by the difficulty of skiing, experiencing multiple falls and challenges on initial runs. After struggling, the author finally begins mastering the ski mechanics, finding joy in the meditative experience of carving down slopes. However, each setback serves as a reminder of the game's demands, highlighting the balance between exhilaration and humility in snow sports gaming.
It couldn't be that different, surely. I thought it would take me no time at all to find my ski legs.
When you're perfecting a run, it's like you're flying down the mountain with the wind in your ears. It is a beautiful feeling.
The first few runs on these mountains were humbling. I skidded backwards down slopes after trying to brake and turn at the same time.
The challenges on each course felt impossible. I don't even want to talk about what happened on my first multiplayer race.
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