So...we went skiing on Monday. A friend's father is a ski instructor. He gave us
some pointers. I think he was just making us feel good. We went to a place
called Chief Joseph. It is at 7,200 feet on the Idaho and Montana border. There
was about 3 feet of snow and because of recent snowfall the trails were
not in their usual 'groomed' state. We actually enjoyed it. The trees were beautiful and we
will definitely do it again.
First stop...the outhouse!
At one time this forest was clear cut...no trees.
See the little tracks from our skis?
Monica was having a hard time. She called it snow "trudging"
:)
Interesting tidbit. This cabin is in the park. It is open during the day to anyone passing along. You
can warm up by the fire or get some hot chocolate or tea. You can rent it for the night, but you assume
host responsibilities during the day. You keep the fire going and clean the place up.
It is only 9 bucks a night!!! $35 in the summer months.
That is crazy!
This is the cabin. It is basic. No inside toilet and no running water, but there is plenty of
water stored in the basement. There is a wood stove and a little kitchen. There is
electric when the cells are charged (see solar panel on roof?), but it has little gas lamps.
There are several beds, but you must bring your own sleeping back and pillow.
I want to do this in the winter sooooooo bad.
Our instructor...taking a picture of us. He is shy.
Part of our ski group.
The pink things around Monica's legs are called "gators". They keep the snow
out of your shoes...very important.
Snow trudging!
A peak of sun...
Skiing was awesome. The guy at the ski rental place
chuckled when I told him I had not been skiing before. I was highly offended!!!
Did not break anything, but took several graceful spills. Was a lot of fun.
We will definitely do this again.
Snow at our level is not so much. Most of it has melted. Close to 50 degrees today.
Hope the sun comes out tomorrow.
Til next time...
