May 23, 2009 - May 24, 2009 | Boulder Glacier, Mt. Baker, | Ski

A Limerick For Baker
By M. Wheel Er



There once was a group
of skiers quite pooped
who had skied from tip top of a mountain

They'd skinned part way up
Filled booze in their cups
And dined on top tuna and ramen

When the morn' came all pink
After smearing on Zinc
Up and up still they went on climbing

With skis on their feet
The way was more sweet
Than foot sloggers they passed on the mountain

When the top it was stood on
The hour was nigh on
For fast turns and a generous corn harvest

Looking back there were smiles
The view to Baker summit crossed miles
And our lads turned their tips towards the valley

Down they skied through the moss
Past a group mostly lost
To the point of no snow in the valley

As the last corner was rounded
The alarm was sounded
Cars! Beers!

And ski edges on gravel were grounded


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