A Spark on the Slopes

A sudden jolt kicked straight through my boots. I wasn't just propped against a mound of soft fabric anymore—I could actually push back. I planted my heel against the white sheet, leaned forward, and gave the big pillow behind me a firm shove with my staff. It puffed, sinking just an inch under the tap. Ha! Not bad for a first test. I straightened my posture right there on the incline, ready to take on the whole summit.