So me and family spent two days hitting the slopes at Terry Peak near Deadwood, South Dakota. I acted upon an impulse the first day and decided I'd learn to snowboard. Prior to this trip, I'd only been on skis.
Right now, two days after the fun, I still hurt in places I didn't even know I had. The greatest pain resides in my tailbone, the effect of numerous spills and wipeouts.
Me, Teresa, my sister Kim and stepsister Sabra ride the lift. I took a fashion tip from the numerous teenage snowboarders on the slopes. I don't think I was pulling it off quite like they were. Anyone who watched me would agree that I'm a snowboarding fraud. See video below.
My nephew Travis and his Aunt Kim ride the lift. It was Travis' first attempt at snowboarding too. Aunt Kim served as an excellent instructor to us all.
My nephew Trevor tried out the snowboard as well. There's no disputing he's got the look down.
Tristen learns the first rule of skiing: Doesn't matter if you can't steer or stop, just as long as you look good doing it.
Tristen, Aunt Teresa and my dad (who turns 71 in two weeks) sport their slope styles. My ski-less brother Craig (far right) was too busy chasing kids around.
Here's a lifestyle scene I could get used to. A truck bed full of snowboards.
The boys in the hot tub at the end of the day.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Extreme Skiing (and wrecking)
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I am so envious. This looks like so much fun. (Although, really, I'd never do it.) But the hot tub action is definitely something up my alley. Thank you, thank you, for finally updating your blog.
Travis, I thought you looked pretty darn good on that snowboard! Happy 2008!
I've only been sking once, a long time ago, I remember the pain. I've always wanted to try it again, snowboaring too.
Travis, have you ever been skiing at Angel Fire in New Mexico? My family has a 2008 ski trip planned there.
never been there Lori. I didn't even know New Mexico had snow. Learn something everyday.
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