Snowboarding with a tow rope... too much for a rest day?

[grantmason]

One of my first loves before climbing was snowboarding. 

But since I live near Chicago there isn't much in the way of actual lifts. I have been loyal to and had a season pass at my local hill for the past 6 years but they only have tow ropes. The concern is that using ropes might be preventing a solid recovery for the following workout. This is especially the case considering that I am in the strength phase right now, and am aware of how much rest plays into achieving strength gains.

The actual act of using the rope is not fatiguing whatsoever. I never develop a pump and it's freakishly easy (because of climbing) to grab on. the only fatigue I can recall is that sometimes my finger joints will be slightly achy, but that's about it.

I also tend to ride for 2-3 hours straight.

I don't see riding as a problem on days where an optional ARC is scheduled, but I am unsure if using the tow ropes is a problem on both of my rest days. 

I have played around with grips on the rope where I don't need to use my hands to stay attached, although this works muscles that would be related to compression gripping. 

Any thoughts On what I should do?

I would love to be able to ride as much as possible! 

[scojo]

You should do what you love to do

[daustin]

Agree with scojo. If it's not fatiguing to use the rope, and you're not noticing it interfering with your HB workouts, then just go for it man!

[grantmason]

Sweet! Totally agree. I think that I will try to play it out by feel. Today, for example, I decided not to ride because my body was much more tired than usual and needed rest. Also got a big Spanish test tomorrow so I needed to study for that haha.

Thanks for the replies!

[alexandra]

I live in Illinois too, where is there snowboarding near chicago??? the tallest hill i have found is about 10 ft tall, if that

[grantmason]

Four lakes snowsports! It's a pretty modest sized hill that has been in business for 55 years. most people go for the terrain park...

just to give you a feel, here's a goofy video of my friends and I riding at lakes last spring: youtu.be/OvSl5vHs_z8?t=19s

[erk]

I tend to do things like this early in the HB phase while I'm catching up to my old PRs. But once I get closer to my 6th or 7th HB workout, it's really time to stay focused.