First Time on the Slopes

Let me just say that we are not hardcore skiers. Mike and I picked it up in Utah, though, and Mike especially has gotten really good (a combination of natural athletic ability, not being a big scaredy cat like me, and friends who were truly hardcore dragging him with them down some tough stuff). And since it's one of those sports that's easier to learn when you're little, we always figured we'd get the girls out there sooner or later.

We got the opportunity at the end of February when our lovely and generous friends Jenny and Taco invited us up to Jenny's parents' house near Sugarbush in Vermont. We skied for just one morning, but there was so much about it that reminded me of the good times we had at Park City Mountain Resort, Solitude, Snowbird, and Alta (mostly pre-kids) and so much that was brand new (like it taking over an hour just to get all 4 of us into our gear!). I was exhausted before we even put our skis on.

But the girls loved it. They were a little hesitant at first, but after a couple runs on the bunny slope with Mike, Noemi was willing to go with Jenny. They didn't want to stop, but we wanted to stave off any major tantrums in front of hundreds of strangers so we broke for lunch and rest time. Good decision because they slept for hours that afternoon. Looking forward to next winter!

Mike and Noey in the marathon gear session

Boots and skis on

Mike (in red) and Zora in line for the magic carpet at the bunny slope