Sunday, December 1, 2013

The Start of Ski Season - Skiing "Solo"

2013/2014 Ski Season
Today marked the start of Avery's second ski season! As parents we want Avery to enjoy a varity of sports and things but of course we want him to love the things we do and thankfully so far Avery loves skiing!
Ready to Ski!
When he started last year at 1, we did most of the work, ok, almost all of the work. But today after a few runs with daddy or  mommy holding on to the back of his harness we decided he was ready and got out the reigns.
Skiing with daddy
Here we go.
We weren't really sure how it would go but, he did AMAZING!!!!!! I have honestly never taught anyone to ski before, I know that sounds strange since I have been skiing most of my life and coaching for 14 years but I refine and define skills that are already there, I have never taught the skills to anyone, and not a 2 year old. But becuase he is half me and half is daddy he is naturally athletic i think and much to my delight skiing make sense to him!
First "Solo" Run!!!
I really cant be sure but it seemed like he got the concept and was pressuring his edges to turn by his second "solo" run.
Being Silly on the back hills

Avery, " Don't jump off Mama."

To celebrate all his hard work Avery wanted "blue juice" and an M&M cookie bigger then his head. 
Snack time!
We are just so proud of him!
Proud Mama!!! (and Daddy, someone had to take the picture)

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