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This past weekend I went snow skiing for the first time in my life. It's something that I've always wanted to do but just haven't...until now. I went with some friends to
Buková Hora which is about 2.5 hours north of Brno.
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I'm the only one in the group that can't ski. The equipment rental was only 220 Kč (~$11) for the day and a one-hour lesson with an English-speaking instructor was another 200 Kč.
Much cheaper than in the U.S. or in the Alps. ![](//4.bp.blogspot.com/-mP12RtZ2JcU/TWAKu3kGO_I/AAAAAAAADMw/T6gHl12bPb0/s200/SDC17500.JPG)
After my lesson, my friend Ivo spent another hour working with me on the kiddie slope. Just a short while later and I was able to stop and turn so I was happy with my progress. I figure it will take me a couple of more times before I feel comfortable enough to hit the adult run. At least I didn't hit a tree or anything.