Skiing is an interesting one. I never thought about it in those terms since I grew up in Alaska where downhill skiing was relatively accessible (like CO/UT). I also wouldn’t be surprised if outdoor activities in general are correlated with class, even when they’re not necessarily expensive (e.g. hiking).
I also wouldn’t be surprised if outdoor activities in general are correlated with class, even when they’re not necessarily expensive (e.g. hiking).
Maybe it’s more how much leisure time it takes or usefulness they confer; for example hiking feels slightly more upper middle class, but camping feels ambiguous. Fishing is lower (middle) class. Golf is upper class, swimming in a lake/body of water near your house is ambiguous (maybe depends on if it’s a pool or just a river?)
Skiing is an interesting one. I never thought about it in those terms since I grew up in Alaska where downhill skiing was relatively accessible (like CO/UT). I also wouldn’t be surprised if outdoor activities in general are correlated with class, even when they’re not necessarily expensive (e.g. hiking).
Maybe it’s more how much leisure time it takes or usefulness they confer; for example hiking feels slightly more upper middle class, but camping feels ambiguous. Fishing is lower (middle) class. Golf is upper class, swimming in a lake/body of water near your house is ambiguous (maybe depends on if it’s a pool or just a river?)