Snowpine Lift

We had plans to go skiing today, but there was a snowstorm in the forecast and we didn't know how bad it would be, so we cancelled our plans last minute. But Corey still had an itching to get up there, so he used his nervous energy to go shopping. He got mountain bikes for Abi, Lily, and Natalie (a friend told him that January is when you get real deals on bikes) and then he went and rented skis for Peter for the season, and he was able to use his points at Ski N See, and they gave him a discount for being a great customer, so he only paid $10 bucks to rent Peter's skis for the rest of the season! Pretty good deal. Well, if Peter has skis, let's go! Corey thought that the Snowpine lift at Alta cost money now, but he called and they said that it is free. (I thought it was called the Grizzly Tow after looking it up, but it must have been an old map. There used to be a tow here, but now they have this nice little lift for beginners.) So we took the kids up (LSNODP and Corey and I). Hyrum, Wes, and Abi stayed home. Peter all suited up and ready to get on the mountain.

He is the CUTEST!!! 

I put on his gloves, then the coat, and I didn't bother pushing his gloves through the wrist of his coat, cause he didn't need to use his hands. If he tried it would be useless with the gloves on anyway. So he just had two nubs. We hiked down the hill, then sat P in the snow while we get our skis on. 

He's ready!

His legs were jello on the first run. I was glad on the second one that he atleast locked his legs. Riding the chair lift, say cheese Peter!

He's like "What in the heck are we doing...." The kids would cheer him on after each run, and reach out their gloves for him to give them a low 5. And he patted their gloves with his clubby appendage. I took him down the hill 3 or 4 times, then Corey took a turn. Corey ended up keeping him the rest of the time. I have a video that I'll upload later, but Corey said "Someone took his spine out..."

Corey got real good at helping TWO toddlers get on the chair lift. It almost knocked Peter over a few times, but Corey's got it, he's a pro. I ski'd down with Daniel, Sophi and Lily. Corey with Natalie, Peter, and Owen.

After having fun for a little over an hour, we headed back to the car. Good job Peter!

First think I did was take off his coat and gloves and let him have use of his hands again. Already tuckered out as he waited for us to finish loading up the car. 

That was a good first experience skiing for him. And it was nice that Daniel didn't protest when it was time to leave.