January lessons were sunny and warm (one weekend even felt like spring skiing!) as shown through these photos. Although it was beautiful and easier to be warm, we were a little concerned that the snow wouldn't hold up through the season. The slopes hadn't gotten much snow since December and it was starting to get icy. There was no need to be worried. February brought with it some very unusual and crazy winter weather. Lessons were even cancelled one Saturday because a snow storm came through the area. We still braved it and had a great day together as a family though. By our last weekend (see video below) there was tons of wonderful powder on the slopes!
Both boys definitely built up their confidence and improved technique this year. They are both skiing much better with their legs together and more parallel. And they are getting more competent with their turns. They still aren't using poles so they have good balance. More than anything they enjoyed it and had fun and felt good about their progress which is our whole goal to begin with.
Similar to last year I loved doing skiing every weekend as a family. Even though it's an investment, I love that it gets us outside in the winter to be active and enjoy God's beautiful creation in the mountains. It also teaches our boys about resiliency, perseverance, and courage. Plus it just provides good quality family time for us. Even Aunt Jacky came up skiing with us a couple weekends which was really fun!
Already looking forward to next season!
