Yesterday was a fine day to have fun in the snow – since our cabin is in Alta Sierra, which is having unseasonably low temperatures like much of the West Coast. And with the temps comes more snow than usual also. So while we were up for Thanksgiving, I took advantage of the location to do photo journals for Art Every Day Posts. And you know what? It’s Day 27 and I haven’t missed once. That takes discipline, something I often find in short supply.
So on to the fun. Everyone skedaddled to sleds as soon as possible.
I don’t think the temperature got above freezing once but that didn’t deter anyone. But me and Jennifer. We were deterred.
We’re on our third year owning our cabin and that white truck hasn’t budged once. What they are all walking on? That’s our street, Connifer. Right. Doesn’t look much like a street – it’s not plowed, and the snow just grows and grows all winter long.
We also use our next-door-neighbor’s driveway when he’s not in residence.
Sledding always gives way sooner or later to combat.
Snowball fights.
Friday morning most of the group headed out for Alta Sierra Ski Park just a hop and a skip away from the cabin. Everyone wanted to go tubing but as it happened, the tubing wasn’t open but neither was the park! Opening day was today. By some miracle, however, Benjamin, Sophie and Joe ended up skiing. For Benjamin it was old hat. Sophie and Joe had never been on skis before but they ended up having a lesson (perhaps the park staff used it as part of training day) and it was sure good PR because they are hooked.
Look how rapt Sophie is. Both she and Joe took right to it, skiing down the slopes with no problem. Alta Sierra has seven slopes from ultra-advanced to easier and I’m sure Sophie and Joe were on the easiest.
Sophie is on the lift, which she said was on her bucket list – riding a ski lift. I don’t know what to think of a 13-year-old with a bucket list but I guess it never hurts to know what you want to do.
Now she has just gotten off the lift like a pro – first time. Joe has already landed there on the left.
They each had an instructor – three kids, three instructors. What a deal. This photo looks down from the top of the lift.
And this photo looks up.
Sarah just watched. She’s recovering from strep and mono and although she’s been cleared to do whatever she feels like, her energy goes only so far.
The Three Skiers – the twins and cousin Benjamin – had a wonderful time and we know much more skiing is in their future, for which their parents are gearing up.
By the way – all you Bakersfield readers – did you know that barely 1.5 hours away you have seven ski runs, two lifts, and a tubing and all-terrain park? Check it out. Don’t miss out on the fun in your own backyard. It’s snowing now and more is predicted for tomorrow. Aunt Anne from Anchorage said we have more than they do right now - so take advantage of it.
