Sarah Burke Mountain Talk
Nov 16 2006 / Los Angeles, CALet the pro tell you where the action is at, why you can bet you’ll never see Paris Hilton on the slopes and the worst lines she’s ever been fed
LAT34: Where’s the best mountain Jacuzzi?
SB: I would have to say some of the ones in Norway because you fill them up and then put fire underneath them so they’re more of a hot tub. But pretty much any Jacuzzi in the winter if it’s outside and snowing is fun.
LAT34: How can a guy who has never skied before not make a total dork of himself his first time at the mountain?
SB: Stick to the stuff you are comfortable with but if you are into the terrain park try to keep the flailing down because it’s the crazy arms that make you look like a “Gaper.” And if you don’t know what a “Gaper” is you definitely are one, so just be aware.
LAT34: Are guys ever intimidated by the fact that you are so bad-ass.
SB: I would never think so but once I become friends with them they tell me how they were so intimidated by me.
LAT34: When guys see you at the bar do they think you are a pro ho?
SB: All the time. I even met one of my sponsors and he was sort of hitting on me because he had no clue who I was at all -- even though I was skiing for them. They can’t possibly believe that you are a skier and you are doing what they are doing out there on the hill.
LAT34: Lines? Worst one?
SB: I don’t get too many of them because I am usually surrounded by my guy friends so other guys don’t approach.
LAT34: Best thing about ski lodges?
SB: I love them because you are outside and cold then go in take layers off and they are all cozy, warm there is a fire in there.
LAT34: Paris Hilton, think she could ski?
SB: No way. I would like to see her skinny behind on skis.
LAT34: Would you take her out if you saw her on the ski hill?
SB: I would take her out for sure, but I can’t even picture her out there. The mountain would take her out first I am sure.
--Shanti Sosienski
