To Duck The Rope or Not to Duck…| The Forbidden Dance He doesn’t care what kind of skier you are. He won’t discriminate, expert, beginner, or terminal novice alike. He is the skier’s oldest and most persistent foil, on a long enough timeline the day will come that you find yourself face to face with, The Rope. The Rope’s orange color gives it an officious look, as it hangs there looking stern. Often times there are additional medallions of warning, badges on a deputized strand of nylon. Rope wants you to know he has his eye on you. For the most part Monsieur rope and I ignore each other. […] Featured Article Andy Hays | April 25, 2014 18 Comments