Because, just like how the best part of skiing is apres-ski, the best part of a ski story is apres-ending:
Tell them you just realized you ran out of pellets for your pellet stove. And the... pellet place?... closes in 10.
Bait-and-switch 'em with a lifelike snow-mannequin of yourself. Be sure to select coal eyes that say, "I'm both interested and charmed."
Obscure a pair of wireless earbuds with an ear-flap cap. Press "Play" on podcast. Learn about string theory while they talk.
