..................For all of you who took that last post seriously, THINK ABOUT IT. You are rationalizing stealing food, poles, clothing, etc. It is all the same. It is all stealing. Think about the idea of me taking your skis while you're in the lodge. It makes you angry, right? That's because you can picture yourself being the one I am stealing from. All stealing is wrong. You're not cool for doing it. You're not entitled to anything. I've never stolen anything, and honestly would happily turn you in if I caught you stealing a redbull from the convenience store. If you can afford to ski, you can afford to pay for the food, clothing, or whatever else you want. If you can't, go without or get a job and earn the money for it.
/holierthanthou