At any rate, you may already be aware that Cara and I LOVE skiing. It is something that we both have been doing from an early age. We both agreed that we wanted to start Collen off skiing when he was very young. We just got back from Taos skiing that marked the first trip where Collen went to the top of the mountain. He has been skiing a few times before, but has remained in ski school and the bunny slopes. However, we felt, and he really wanted to go to the top and ski with us. That decision was really not that easy because we really weren't sure that he was ready for the upper slopes at Taos. The problem is that Collen loves to go fast and does not like to turn. This caused us a lot of concern, and our solution... the harness. Now if you are a skier you have have seen this before you know what I am talking about, if not, it is basically it is a rope that is connected to Collen and he drags me down the mountain. The goal is for me to keep him from going too fast, but still give him the freedom to ski on his own. Below is a picture from the chair lift on the way up and a video on the way down. All went well until we got in the tunnel.
Cara and Collen on Collen's first ride up to the top of the mountain.
Collen skiing... it all went well until we got in the tunnel. Thanks to Chach for the video work, commentary and laughter!!!
3 comments:
Wow! That looks like fun! Since I haven't skied in so long maybe someone could use the harness on me? I'd love to take our kids someday. When they're young, they're fearless. I guess I'll have to teach Steve how to ski first.
That's hilarious! I miss hearing Chach's laugh.
-Jason Holleman
man, you left me hanging...how did it end? did you guys ever get out of the tunnel? did you have to crawl out? what fun! jan
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