Out of the blue, Vil asked us if we wanted to do a group trip to Mammoth, and fairly quickly we were able to choose a date, book a condo and several email threads later concerning the menu for the weekend, we were on our way!
Mommy and Aidan
This would be the first time the kids experienced snow and they…hated it! Hahaha. Hate is such a strong word. At their very young age, all they knew was that the extreme cold and the harsh winds blowing in their delicate little faces did not equate to a “good time.” But we have to try! Maybe they will enjoy it more when they are a little older.
Brookie and Daddy sledding…she didn’t mind it as much as Aidan
I hit the slopes with Hong and Roger. I haven’t snowboarded since 2006…ladies and gentlemen, just let me say, “It’s NOT like riding a bike…you will forget.” LOL. I was so off – didn’t know which foot goes in first (thank goodness for my leash). Mammoth has this awesome deal – $40 for just the beginner lifts. Since I usually stick to just one chair, this was perfect for me. The first run, I was SO nervous. But I did okay. The 2nd and 3rd were much better once I was familiar with the trail. 3 runs – that’s 2 more than I thought I’d do! LOL. I always thought I hated snowboarding but I realized, I enjoy it. What I hate is the crowd I have to deal with. Because of my snowboarding accident in 2003, I have post-traumatic stress when I hear people boarding/skiing up behind me! This was the perfect weekend to go – off-season and Easter weekend…the slopes were pleasantly empty.
Me and Roger on the slopes
The rest of the weekend was filled with great food (we were never hungry), board games and poker, wine, wine, wine and as always, a whole lot of laughing. I hope we keep this as a tradition. It’s a great trip to share with friends.
A friendly game of Scrabble