Many people are interested in trying a snow sport but aren't sure which one is for them. With so many choices these days, it's not an easy decision. Telemark skiing, snowboarding, alpine skiing - each offers a different perspective and represents a different style of winter fun. This quick guide will help you decide which is right for you.

You are Telemark Skier if …

You arrived at the hill: In a Subaru wagon.

For lunch you had: Trail mix.

Your theme song is by: Doc Watson or Phish.

You believe: Your graceful turns are healing the mountain.

After skiing you will be at: The Blackfoot Brewery.

You are annoyed: by everyone else's plastic boots, the Real Food Store's refusal to sell beer.

When you aren't skiing you: recycle, eat that awful peanut butter you have to stir, practice Yoga.

Your Motto is: "Free your heel, free your mind." and, "Hemp for victory!"

You are an Alpine Skier if …

You arrived at the hill: In a 1978 Trans Am.

For lunch you had: A Bloody Mary and cheese fries.

Your theme song is by: Van Halen (Roth not Hagar) or Jimmy Buffett.

You believe: Chicks dig your feathered hair.

After skiing, you will be at: The Windbag.

You are annoyed by: Snowboarders, three-beer limit for night-skiing, scarcity of Lowenbrau.

When you aren't skiing you: Play backgammon, look for foxy ladies at the singles bar.

Your motto is: "Astronauts get more Tang."

You are a Snowboarder if …

You arrived at the hill: by being dropped off by your juvenile probation officer.

For lunch you had: Twizzlers, Red Bull, cigarettes.

Your theme song is by: My Chemical Romance.

You believe: The lift line is a great place to sit down and do your bindings.

After boarding, you will be: At Anchor Park.

You are annoyed by: Your home arrest ankle bracelet fitting badly under your boots.

When you aren't boarding you: "pwn" everyone at Gears of War on the Xbox 360.

Your Motto is: "Whoa, sorry dude!"

I realize these characterizations may offend some people, and in one or two cases, they may not

actually be true.

For that I ask your indulgence.

Whatever you're on, THINK SNOW!

I'll see you out there.