Winter Challenge is on! Luckily, where I live turns into a winter wonderland at the end of every year. This year we are off to a great start. Stowe, Vermont is a quintessential New England small town. The church dominates Main Street, Christmas lights are everywhere, and the mountain is covered in fluffy, white snow. One of the biggest draws of Stowe for me is the outdoor community and all the activities that are available. At this time of year you could switch between skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing.
I've been hitting the slopes in the mornings, trying to beat the crowd and advance my snowboarding skills. But now, with the kids out of school, its time to get them on the slopes. Today was our first day as a family, so we kept it easy. It was a blustery, cold, snowy morning, but the kids did great. We started with a run on the magic carpet, then the older two took to the adventure triple lift with Heidi. I stayed for a few more runs with our youngest on the magic carpet. Everyone did great!
Skiers disappearing into the fog.
Hard to tell where you are going when the signs look like this.
An old stone house near the summit.
Staying warm as I head up the lift.
Scoring some ski time with my youngest. It is her first time on the magic carpet with her own gear.
Twinsies.
Snow and ice covered trees, disappearing into the mist.
The view of the Stowe Tree House as we drive away.
Keep getting outside everyone...even if its cold!
-Dai Mar