If I have 45 years left I plan to ride for 50 of them.

AI deepfake!!!  Only explanation that adds up.  lol.     Welcome to team yellow.  Nice rig.

ride til ya die! 

Perhaps a smaller/less expensive venue might help. I don't know, I'm not in the show business though.   But the sled business is not what it used to be either - so again, if people are expecting that - that's on them.  You can be miserable about it - or be happy you get to do it still.  Up to you. I realistically have 25 years of life left Likely 10-15 of sledding if I'm fortunate - not going to spend it being bitter, going to try and make memories - especially with my son because he's interested in it. So let's be interested in it. Sledding has never screwed me over or owed me anything.   come on snow!    

Nothing yet! Still grappling with spending that much money