This describes almost every NSer I've met here under the age of 18: socially awkward, but very nice, and starry eyed at any 'pro' who they happen to see skiing at the mountain. no interest in aspects of life outside of skiing. the members that I choose to spend my time with offline are people I've worked with, slept with, or skied with.
I find that once NSers get into college that's when you see the 'true skier' inside come out because the financial support for recreational sports goes out the window...there are a lot of things just as fun as skiing that I'm finding I can do without having to pay $800 per year + gas + gear when I break mine. I still ski but I find that the 'kids' here tell me "ooooh man you're ruining the lifestyle bro wtf yo follow ur dreammmmms..." lol ya just gotta laugh sometimes.