Of course we happened to be visiting on one of the busiest days ever and as I was lamenting spending the $$$ on the day pass, a fellow pulled up next to us and busted out his 1/2 rack of Hamm's and lit up his cig. I immediately remembered why I spend the majority of my snowsliding time in the backcountry, and at the same time I had an overwhelming feeling of nostalgia; nostalgia for days of spring skiing with a buzz after throwing back a few hangin on the sun deck.It was a beautiful blue-bird day and the mountain was spectacular with its exposed cliffs and peaks towering above the resort. The older kids made a few turns while the youngins chilled with Grandma. Despite most of the snow being tracked-out we had a blast until two klutz doctors in our group collided and we decided it was time to head to lower terrain and meet up with the kids.
Zeia, River and Isaac joined us on the carpet for a few warm-up runs and then begged to head up the Gondola.
River and Zeia were in heaven as we headed up in the space ship for their first big run together. Wind howling at the top did not phase them and River was in awe of the experience.
River, Zeia, and Isaac wrapped the day with a long hot tub soak back in town with the other kids and shared their Utah powder day stories. I'm certain the day's events are imprinted on River's memory and his hunger for these fun adventures will only grow as he does. Good times.-cw
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