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    Graham, I have to agree with everyone on this one. Kilts and Ski/snowboarding are two things that just aren't ment to be together. As a very experianced snowboarder I wouldn't even dream of ripping down the mountain with a Kilt on, just as I wouldn't dream of riding my motorcycle with a Kilt on. There are safety issues as well as comfort issues. I think the only time one should do something like Kilted snowboarding/sking is for a quick picture and that's it. Too many bad things could come from a day on the slopes in a Kilt! Picture yourself upside down in the snow, now with a Kilt on you know that wouldn't be very faltering at all! Sorry about the mental picture guys, but you gotta drive the point home somehow !

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    Graham,

    To answer your question. Yes, I have skiied in a kilt. Several times in fact. When I lived in Antigonish, Nova Scotia I was very involved in the local ski area known as Keppoch Mountain. This area of the province is very much into Scottish heritage. Every year we held kilted ski races...lots of fun.

    I however do not advise it. Snow can be brutal on exposed skin. Very close to road rash..if you have ever crashed a bike.

    David

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    Two words:
    Wind burn!

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    Bad, bad idea. I can't help but see Freelanders headline in my mind though. Another thought occurs to me though Graham, were you going to wear your green tights? That might answer all our concerns

    Jamie
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    Thanks for all the advice, it certainly seems that skiing can be added to the list of things not to be done in a kilt.

    To be honest, it's the kids who are keen to try snowboarding, I personally have no desire to ski or snowboard, I'm happiest when I'm hiking, even in the snow, and a kilt is great for that.

    More than likely I'll end up in the Ski Lodge waiting for the kids and drinking cups of tea.
    The thought of spending a whole day in trousers is very offputting however.

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    Graham,

    Have fun in the ski lodge drinking tea (or whatever) reading a book or conversing with all those who ask. It will be a great time for you, and give Bubba a chance to pass you on posting.
    Glen McGuire

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    Quote Originally Posted by Graham
    Thanks for all the advice, it certainly seems that skiing can be added to the list of things not to be done in a kilt.

    To be honest, it's the kids who are keen to try snowboarding, I personally have no desire to ski or snowboard, I'm happiest when I'm hiking, even in the snow, and a kilt is great for that.

    More than likely I'll end up in the Ski Lodge waiting for the kids and drinking cups of tea.
    The thought of spending a whole day in trousers is very offputting however.
    Swap every other cuppa tea for hot buttered rum and the day will pass faster.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Hudson
    Quote Originally Posted by Graham
    Thanks for all the advice, it certainly seems that skiing can be added to the list of things not to be done in a kilt.

    To be honest, it's the kids who are keen to try snowboarding, I personally have no desire to ski or snowboard, I'm happiest when I'm hiking, even in the snow, and a kilt is great for that.

    More than likely I'll end up in the Ski Lodge waiting for the kids and drinking cups of tea.
    The thought of spending a whole day in trousers is very offputting however.
    Swap every other cuppa tea for hot buttered rum and the day will pass faster.
    It sure will, I'll fall asleep!
    and call me a fanatic if you like, but if skiing means getting out of my kilt, I'll forget it!

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    OK Graham, you are a fanatic! Are you happy now? I really think we are all a bit touched and fanatic. Wouldn't have it any other way!
    Glen McGuire

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    Quote Originally Posted by Graham
    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Hudson
    Quote Originally Posted by Graham
    Thanks for all the advice, it certainly seems that skiing can be added to the list of things not to be done in a kilt.

    To be honest, it's the kids who are keen to try snowboarding, I personally have no desire to ski or snowboard, I'm happiest when I'm hiking, even in the snow, and a kilt is great for that.

    More than likely I'll end up in the Ski Lodge waiting for the kids and drinking cups of tea.
    The thought of spending a whole day in trousers is very offputting however.
    Swap every other cuppa tea for hot buttered rum and the day will pass faster.
    It sure will, I'll fall asleep!
    and call me a fanatic if you like, but if skiing means getting out of my kilt, I'll forget it!
    Nothing fanatic about preferring your bones unbroken and your tender parts unfrozen.

    Besides, at your age, you don't heal as fast as the kids.

    Have a HBR for me and enjoy the fire.

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