Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Alta in January

 He is as tough as he looks on the ski hill. Watch out for Tyler he will take you down or at least beat you in a race.
 Waiting for Dad to park the car is no fun. We park by the lodge, unload all our gear and poor Byron has to hike back from the car after he manages to find a parking spot. Sometimes it takes a while and we all start wondering if he got lost.
 Carter is looking pretty stylish here. I love this photo of him. No doubt about it, he is ready for a ski day.
 Byron and the kids at the top of the lift. It is always a gorgeous day at Alta.
 Ali and I usually do about 3 runs and then hit the Alf's Place for some hot chocolate with extra whip cream. Today she fell in love with this little Alta bear and spent a fortune to buy him. Good thing she had allowance money. He stayed safe zipped up in her suit and even skied a few runs with her.
 Ahhh, my favorite spot. Parked right by the window in the sunshine where I can sip cocoa, eat brownies and enjoy the winter day.
Last run of the day. The mountain has cast a shadow over us making things much chillier....time to head home.

Snowmobiling near Snowbird

 Snowbird- launching off point...top of the Tram
Byron invited me to join him and some work friends for a snowmobile trip. I quickly rearranged my schedule for the day and off we went. It was a gorgeous day for a sled ride. We had so much fun. Our adventurous crew requested more speed and excitement. Our guide provided us with a stream crossing, pretty awesome and free-styling time in an open field. We caught a little air jumping off the road and had plenty of time to perfect our tight circle patterns in the snow.
 Mineral Basin
 Byron and I in the light snow fall.
 Cascade Springs-definitely finding our way back here in the spring.
Here's the crew. Can't tell whose who but we are all enjoying the beauty of winter. Best part was the heated foot wells and hand holds. I was warm all afternoon, well until the lift ride back to the tram but I am not complaining. It was a gorgeous day full of fun.