Powder Skiing

It has been an exciting week and one we will not soon forget. The meteorologists accurately predicted a winter storm which dumped 18+ inches on us just in time for heading to seminar day on Monday. For the safety of all, our classes were canceled, and we hunkered down to get as much school done as possible so that we could go skiing and enjoying the more than two feet of powder that fell on the mountain.
Tuesday morning greeted us with clear blue sky and sunshine. The promise of skiing made morning school and chores a quick event and off we went.
It was rather cold on the mountain, and we packed the kind of snacks that I remember from my childhood days that my dad always carried in a pouch when we were skiing - milk chocolate and oranges.  We had the mountain almost to ourselves, and all three of us tackled the black diamond slopes several times! The significant snowfall meant all the slopes were open and we enjoyed trying out new paths that we had not explored before.

The trees were covered in snow making for a majestic landscape. The snow also makes it quiet and so peaceful - riding the lift is relaxing and almost put Noah to sleep.

How did my Dad peel oranges when it was cold outside?

Almost Suess like trees with all the snow

Grand Canyon never disappoints