We Ski!

A few days before Christmas we decided to brave the slopes with the ENTIRE family! We live in Colorado, so you would think that skiing would be a regular part of our winter activities. But, even though we are only 45 minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park, we are 2 hours from the famous ski resorts. Also, being famous ski resorts, they cater to the rich and famous and cost an arm and a leg! So, we did our best to figure out how to ski at an affordable rate. We found a resort closer to home that sells a cheaper pass for the bunny hill slopes. Since the kids are all basically beginners, we thought this would be a good way to start.

It was a lot of work to gather (some borrowed, some rented) the gear. It even included picking the rentals up on a Sunday--we felt a bit wicked going to a sporting store in our Sunday best after church (we tried them on the day before!).

Mark and Jeff were a bit clumsy at first, but it wasn't long before they were tired of the tow rope. They picked it up fast! "Don't forget your "pizza wedge" Jeff! Turn! Turn!" I kept yelling that as I watched him picking up speed going straight down the hill. "I don't need to turn Mom. I like going fast!" He had a couple of colossal wipe-outs that humbled him a bit.

It was Mara's first time on the slopes too. She also caught on very quickly. The only glitch for her was that she left her snow pants at home and had to ski in her pajama bottoms!!! :)

Over all it was a very satisfying day. We hope to do it again . . . if we can afford it!