Tag: ski

  • Sliding through the meadow

    The second ski outing was again beautiful, with bright sun beaming through a snowy mist and a strong wind blowing to cool off the heat of the day perfectly. Since the groomers were out, our path detoured around the parking lot, by Squaw Creek, to the kids sledding area and converted movie theater and then…

  • Back in Business

    Despite the calamity of yesterday and Saturday, spirits were high in the cozy suite. Mom baked the first batch of Ahmish Friendship bread as a delicious banana bread. My class development progressed nicely. Best of all, I found a new pair of cross-country / snow shooing boots from Paco’s Bike and Ski in Truckee. Tomorrow…

  • Spring Skiing Saga

    The first day of the 2011 Week in the Snow showed Spring in full glory! A pancake breakfast courtesy of the our chalet was a nice primer for afternoon fun. While waiting for the ice to thaw, I wrote my class and the folks skidded on 13 favorites. Then it was prime time. A ski…