Fun on the Mountain

April 10/11, 2009 Park City

Our family has skied/snowboarded Park City for the last 2 days. The weather has been springtime perfect. We have had brief periods of flurries, and the temperatures have been very pleasant for skiing.
Over the course of the last two days, the proficiency of the children has improved markedly. Beginning on “First Time” bunny slopes yesterday, all have progressed to the beginner trail “Home Run” I am absolutely amazed at how well they are all doing on the slopes. After lunch, there has been some rough spots with a bit of lack of motivation to return to the slopes, however, much has been overcome with a small tincture of well-heeled cajoling.
Last night we spent a very pleasant evening sharing in Mark’s 40th birthday surprise party while Sid’s nanny watched our kids, and his son Ben. Rebecca and I enjoyed some adult socialization, especially amongst the Sid posse which is a great group of outdoor enthusiasts.
Yesterday morning I worked out with Sid at his Crossfit gym which is a killer workout.
Tonight, we had a wonderful dinner with Dick and Sue and were treated to the brand new state of the art Olympic Ski/Snowboard Association training facility. It was marvelous, and testimony to all of Dick’s hard work as the Chief Operating Officer of that organization. These days I have been very thankful to have such wonderful friends without whom this trip would’ve been possible.
Leaving on the non-rev flights tomorrow through Saint Louis and then home to Orlando after a wonderful family vacation to Park City. Rebecca, thanks for organizing it for your humble, loving family.