Skiing


Learning Doesn't Stop on the Weekends

Learning Doesn't Stop on the Weekends

This is what I wanted this winter. Days of winter play. Making and meeting friends at the ski hill. And snow, lots of snow. It was one of those weekends. A weekend to make up for the last half of January. Damien's knee is now mended and the snow is ...

Skiing on the Schedule ~ When Dreams Come True

Skiing on the Schedule ~ When Dreams Come True

We had a dream to ski with our kids but we weren't sure how how our resources of time, money, and location could be stretched and finagled to make this a reality.

It's All About the Goggles

It's All About the Goggles

Of course not, but it's fun to say. I got new goggles this week. At least, I think it was this week. I have lost all track of time since about December 23rd. But yes, it was this week on Boxing Day actually. The first Boxing Day I have gone ...

It's All About the Snow

It's All About the Snow

For us winter is all about snow. When you live in Canada you either move to the coastal regions where the climate is more mild (there's a very good reason that 95.5% of Canada's populace lives on the west coast FYI - this is a huge exaggeration), you stay put ...

Gone Skiing

Gone Skiing

Maybe we'll visit Hog's Back again? Though I think Damien's got something else planned. It's our Sunday ski. Happy Weekending!

My Afternoon Ski

My Afternoon Ski

With the premise of "getting exercise" I go for an afternoon ski with my camera. I aim to do this twice a week, plus a weekend day of skiing in the mountains with my family. Some weeks I only make it out once during the week, alternating this with walks ...

Skiing ~ It's Cold Out There

Skiing ~ It's Cold Out There

Damien and I grew up on the Canadian prairies. We're no wimps when it comes to cold. But our years of living in the northeastern US (one of the coldest corners of that country) spoiled us a bit. Maine is not as cold as Alberta. The longer growing season attests ...