Season 2 begins for Ava and Lily
Today was not an epic powder day. Today was not an incredible BC experience. Today was not made of progression, exploration or fresh tracks on an untapped run.
Yet, today is one of those days that will stick with me forever. My dad took the time to begin teaching me skiing, and the love of mountains at 6 years old. Last year it was time to begin passing on the stoke to a new generation – my neices.
They picked it up quick last year – turning, snow plowing and full control. All that time on ice skates has really helped. But earlier last week, they were hesitant to go for the first time this year. Worried perhaps that they would have to start all over, and they didn’t want to do that.
But as soon as they got on the skis, and skated right over to the magic carpet… I knew it would come right back to them. And it did. they were better by the end of the first day this season than they were all of last season. “like riding a bike…”
Seeing them always smiling in the lift line, and progressing again (using their poles like racers!) in such a short amount of time…asking when they could go again afterwards – there are moments of satisfaction and shared stoke in this which no powder day can even touch. Their excitement and joy bring joy to my heart. Everything else pales in comparison.
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- stoked!
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- BJ and Lily
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- BJ and Ava
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- Ava – Magic Carpet
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- Lily with her poles
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- The day kept getting better
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- Season 2 begins for Ava and Lily
