She had a lesson in the Mountain Explorers group. That is classified as an Advanced Intermediate level. She is skiing all blue runs, starting bumps and doing trees. She also did a groomed Black today. She said she had FUN, which isn't always the case with Sophie after a lesson :)
Skiing with kids is not easy. It is not inexpensive, there is often grumbling (at least when they are younger there was a fair bit of it), and by the time you get them in their clothing and equipment it often seems more inviting just to sit by the fire with a nice drink.
However, in spite of it all, skiing with kids is worth it. They have become more independent - carrying their own gear, getting down a mountain, picking themselves up. We are also creating some lasting memories and they are learning a skill that will serve them into their adulthood.
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This is inspiring to me! We don't have good access to skiing, but it's something Mike really wants to try one of these days.
But hearing the grumbling part made me think of Erin and dance yesterday. I was so tempted to just say forget it because some weeks she just puts up a fight. But then she loves it!
And she loves the recital, which she couldn't do if she didn't go to class regularly.
It's a challenge sometimes though!
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