We spent the last week in Central Oregon on a ski vacation with some other families. It wasn't the most relaxing vacation since there were five kids under the age of 5 with us. But it was a lot of fun. I had no idea it snowed so much in Central Oregon in the spring. We got at least 10 inches of snow during our stay there, more on the mountain. This was ESK's first exposure to the white, fluffy stuff. She loved it of course. She couldn't stop staring and saying, "Ooooohhhhh".
Cross-country Skiing
This was a sport I never had much interest in. Howevever, our host family were big fans, so when in Rome... It turned out to be a lot of fun. First, it is really relaxing with nothing but beautiful winter scenery and the "shuushing" sound of skis. Cross-country skiing was also a great workout. Not too difficult like running a marathon, but more akin to a low-impact aerobic workout.
I fell on my butt after thinking the skis were like regular alpine skis. But then I imagined myself on a NordicTrak and that actually worked!
The other neat thing was that we took ESK along with us. We buckled her into a sled, which we then strapped unto SK. She was a little fussy about it at first, but after awhile, she fell asleep and napped the entire time we were out. Here she is after a long cross-country ski run:
And here she is relaxing at the lodge with an apres ski drink (milk):
Alpine Skiing
We also got a chance to do the other kind of skiing, the regular downhill kind. I was especially excited to do this because I hadn't gone in several years. But turns out skiing is kinda like riding a bike. You don't forget the basics.
This was my first experience skiing on the West Coast. It was spectacular. I was knee deep in powdery snow on some of the runs and I felt like I was just bouncing around on the slope. I literally was letting out little yelps of joy like a loony on my way down the mountain. Luckily, there were very few people around to hear me.
It was also my first time skiing with the hubs, which made this a very special ski day. We dropped ESK off at the resort daycare and crossed our fingers. We hadn't had much luck with her in other daycare situations, but this day she cooperated! Woohoo!
By the way, ski gear is really unattractive. No matter what you wear, you manage to look fat and stumpy. See below.
5 comments:
not at all stumpy, my friend. you've got height to cover over the stumpiness that you'll surely see in me. ;)
btw, ESK has got to be the best dressed lil skiier out there! so cute with her top off sipping from her cup. now, is she getting a hot cocoa like everyone else? :)
wow, we are very impressed at your bravery to even contemplate such a trip. go mama!
jealous of your ski getaway! i laughed when i read about you letting out "yelps" of joy down the mountain. it's so you to do that. E is such a cutie with her milk and ski pants.
that sled thing is too cool. i wonder if she was making little yelps in there.. hhee.. and she fell asleep.. sigh*
Wow, I'm so impressed and jealous. I'm so happy for you. You guys look great. E is great!
Oh! What a lovely trip. I'm so jealous. E looks so cute sleeping in that sled and in the other picture she looked like a pro ski-er . I can't wait to take family ski trips.
It looked beautiful!
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