Taking girlfreind to the mountains for the first time ADVICE????

[diggerdown]

First off, women don't take constructive criticism well! So be carefull how you approach touchy subjects. Don't say things like "why did you stop facing up hill again?" On the other hand don't be too patronizing either. Depending on her age (women mature and men just get older) she will liked to be challenged on her ride but not frightened or discouraged. Don't ride so long and hard that she is too tired to give you a good massage in the evening!

 

[CascadeXP]

I take my wife up a couple times a year. DON'T SCREW UP!
Stay within sight, mountains, the height, steepness, etc. completely change the game from just playing on the trail or meadows. If she doesn't want to go down something, think about it before you try to talk her into it. I had to drive my wife down a hill on my sled (she was in tears) and then go get her sled for her. It was not worth it.
Light a fire, bring a tin and heat up some water. Hot coffee/tea etc. makes everything better. Hot Doggers give her warm food (pinapple meatballs) that will up the fun factor considerably.
Don't let her get stuck and you not be RIGHT THERE. If she gets frustrated, and cold, well you know what will happen with her fun factor.

Do this the first day especially, make it all about her. Then the next couple days you can open it up a bit as both you and her get comfortable with the area and conditions.

GOOD LUCK

 

[Cowgirl151]

My greatest advice is keep her encouraged!!!! Sounds like you have her on a good ride that is a big part of it!!! When she gets stuck or puts it on it's side keep it positive!!! Keep her laughing!!! Some girls are super agressive and others are more passive, so find her balance if she is really wanting to get out there, find a little lake or meadow and teach her some basics carving ect, let her get the feel for the sled and accomplish some of small basics that are key to riding in general!!! Like the others said make sure she is warm, because there is nothing more miserable than being cold watching you take a dozen spins up the hill!!! Find an area where you can both play, you can rip up the hill and she can shred in the trees/bottom!! Sometimes it really helps when we know nobody is watching!! I know it sounds silly but even on the trail have her follow you and mimic the moves you make, where you stand on the rails, where you put your weight what side of the sled your on at certain times, this helps get the concept down as well!!!! Good luck to you both, I hope you have a ripper chick on your hands before long!!! And yes I must agree REVY is the GREATEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!!

Yep, what Marmot said!! Very good advice there!!!!!

 

[mblanken881]

Here are the two things my wife hates about snowmobiling:

1. Cold hands/fingers - make sure she had good gloves.

2. Fogged lens/cold face - make sure she has a good helmet (one that has goggles and not a face shield) that WILL NOT fog up. You may even have to give her your helmet and sacrifice wearing an older helmet for yourself.

Other than these two things my wife loves to go for a SHORT ride!!

 

[Comp 670]

The number one thing I have learned is KEEP HER WARM!!!! As soon as anybody gets cold(guy or girl) the fun factor goes away quick.

She can be having a ball learning and playing but if she gets cold it makes it hard to hang on and ride well.

Number two like others have said is keep it fun and positive as best you can.When she gets stuck or tips over try to make it funny and keep the mood light.

Good luck,I am doing the same thing at revy on new years with my GF....

 

[Red Dog]

Great responses, #1 MAKE IT FUN.I'm blessed to have my wife (Bad Cheetah) my best friend enjoy what we both love,make sure her sled is in excellent mechanical condition,and set it up the way she likes it,also let her pick the gear she wants, she knows better than you,NOW go out and enjoy.Red Dog.

 

[1MEX]

if she hints she is getting cold, don't go much further. don't want to be far from camp when she really gets cold. make it her trip. she needs to have fun so she understands your need for snow. enjoy!! i'ts your second first impresion. don't make it a bad one.

 

[Ollie]

Take her away from people.
Ladies don't like an audiance when they mess up. They have a sence of style, we don't.
Don't push to hard, it will just frustrate her and as any married man knows, once frustration sets in, no progress will be made.
Show her the "one, two, three" type of walk thru demonstration.
Then show her in slow motion as YOU do it.
Then let her try it.
Ladies are born with a pesky little gene that guys don't have. Common sence and caution. Most ladies don't like to just hit it and see what happens. Guys look at it as a challenge, ladies look at it like your a moron.
Once she gets over her hesitation, watch out. Ladies have a better sence of balance than most guys, once she figures this out, you are gonig to be the one chasing her all over the mountain.

 

[cookiecutter]

Verrry good advice being given! I'd also add to the mix, have a nice meal you know she will enjoy ready to put in the oven when you get back to the cabin. a good movie too. nothin better than comin home to a fire and a nice dinner already made. she will be worn out and makin dinner for her will help her feel good about the ride even if she did take a beating

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Verrry good advice being given! I'd also add to the mix, have a nice meal you know she will enjoy ready to put in the oven when you get back to the cabin. a good movie too. nothin better than comin home to a fire and a nice dinner already made. she will be worn out and makin dinner for her will help her feel good about the ride even if she did take a beating

dont forget to get her in a hot tub as well..she will be very sore if she rode much....

 

[EZmoney]

Verrry good advice being given! I'd also add to the mix, have a nice meal you know she will enjoy ready to put in the oven when you get back to the cabin. a good movie too. nothin better than comin home to a fire and a nice dinner already made. she will be worn out and makin dinner for her will help her feel good about the ride even if she did take a beating

Ok OK ,now your pushing it.Its a sled trip not her birthday..

 

[AKSNOWRIDER]

Ok OK ,now your pushing it.Its a sled trip not her birthday..

If it was your vacation wouldnt you want to get some?...you wont if she is sore and tired..............you want her to want to go sledding..not dread it......

 

[CoyoteGirl]

First off, women don't take constructive criticism well!

I'm not sure what I've seen between couples on the hill could be called CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. When done in a loud yelling fashion..

uh...


ya no...


no one is going to take it well!


GOOOOOOOOOOOD LUCK!

 

[The Fourth Wolf]

Dude, you screwed up...unless she's cool about hanging at the bottom of the hill waiting for you to get done playing, or just staying at the cabin while you go rip it up with the boys.

My assumptions:
You're the experienced rider
Revy is your ride fantasy not her's
You've convinced yourself that 1) she'll figure it out, or 2) suffer silently while trying to follow you, 3) this won't wreck your relationship.

Bring your snobunjie and a good shovel

Good Luck...yer gonna need it

*disclaimer: If this trip sucks (i.e. sweat dripping off the nose stuckfest) AND she remains cheerful? Marry her before she gets away

 

[cookiecutter]

Ok OK ,now your pushing it.Its a sled trip not her birthday..

You can all lower my rep for this, but yep I've never taken a girlfriend to the mountains. HOWEVER, I've learned the ropes from having my mom come on rides. and when she comes back from a day long ride i've learned to make it her birthday..keep her happy and keep yourself happy

 

[norsepeak]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. I told my girl this is what I do and if you want to go your welcome to, but you better keep up. I didn't baby her and make her sit at the bottom while I ride, I told her to follow me and lets go ride....now, 6 years later, she has an 09 600 etec, klim gear and kicks a lot of guys asses on the hill! She loves it, rode Revy with me a few times, pemberton, totwotee, and all over Wa including St. Helens. If you want her to ride for the long haul, don't baby her, chicks are a lot tougher than you think if you make them be tough! I know, I'll probably get hammered for that, but it worked! My girl rocks, she sleds, she tears it up on the quads, and she shot her first deer and elk this year!

 

[Bubba700]

Verrry good advice being given! I'd also add to the mix, have a nice meal you know she will enjoy ready to put in the oven when you get back to the cabin. a good movie too. nothin better than comin home to a fire and a nice dinner already made. she will be worn out and makin dinner for her will help her feel good about the ride even if she did take a beating

Not bad advice there cutter, there may be hope for ya yet

To those of you baggin on him, step back, kids at least got his head screwed on right for a high school senior

We take girls night riding quite a bit ( I know not the same as them having their own) and the number one thing like everyone has said is keep her WARM. Fun factor goes down the toilet when you cant feel toes and fingers.

 

[cookiecutter]

Not bad advice there cutter, there may be hope for ya yet

I sure hope so lol.

BTW, rumor has it it is snowing up north. there may be hope for IP too

anyways, back to girlfriends.....

 

[HPJUNKIE]

Stay close...they hate it when you "just go for a little blast" solo. Don't try to make her ride out of her comfort zone. Don't look at the girls at Zala's, & if you venture further into Revy, stay away from the amazon with the long white gloves... if she is still around! Not like I know Brent...

 

[X-rated]

Ride as hard as you can, take her places that absolutely scare the chit out of her, make her as uncomfortable as you can and she'll never want to go with you again. Life as you know it will return to normal, you will be able to go with your bud's and actually have fun.