Where do you ski? I'm either planning to snowboard at Utah or Vail this year (my back willing). Found out 2 weeks ago that I had Spina Bifida (didn't check the spelling) when I was a baby and I have one of my lowest spinal bone not forming properly. Had this really bad back pains since last September since the 24 hour mtn bike race I participated in. Didn't stop me from boarding in Whistler last January.