Free Ski Day

Rodney found out that Brundage a ski resort by us was going to have some free ski days. They are celebrating 50 years in business. He decided that we need to become skiers. Rodney and I both know how to ski but we are still in the novice/intermediate group. Rodney hit the second hand stores around and found me, him, Jack and Gracie all skies. We went to Brundage and had a great day of skiing.

Here are mine and Gracie's skis. We were quit proud of our $15 gear.
Jack and Gracie Looooved skiing. I could not believe how fast they picked it up. Especially because Rodney and I were not that great of teachers. Kids have no fear I guess that is why they learn so fast.

The kids did not like us to ride on the lift with them. I found out on the way home that Jack saw a girl fall off the lift. They definitely would not be alone if I had know that earlier.
Jack just took off down the hill. I had a hard time keeping up with him. He still need to learn how to snow plow and turn but luckily the bunny hill was just the right slop so he could parallel down and as long as he could keep is balance he made it to the bottom of the hill.
Gracie was a little more timid but if she thought she was going to fast she would just fall down. By the end of the day thought she was able to go around the ski school cones and was really good at turning back and forth on the slope and snow plowing.

We ate lunch in the car.
Did Gracie have a good time? This face says it all.
Gracie and I enjoying the lift ride. We had a wonderful day and hope that we will be able to go a few more times. Tamarack witch is only about 30 minutes away is open this season and we are hoping that some ski time might remedy my strong dislike of the snow and long winter.