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We had about five inches of fresh snow on the ground a week ago but it all melted away in the last few days. Everyone I talk to says this is the mildest winter they can remember. I've been around 41 years and this is the highest average temperatures I've seen in winter in Ohio. Saturday was crisp and clear but very windy so we decided to stay close to home and go for a winter hike and save the skiing for Sunday. Skies were clear and sunny again on our way to the ski area and while we were on the hill we watched a snow squall move in from the West. 
Down in the valley you can see grass. Not the typical January in North Central Ohio.
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Today was Wyatt's third time out and I am very proud of him. He rode the highest lift in the ski area and skied down the main run "Mt Mansfield" named after the nearby town. Sharing this time with my son and watching him learn a new skill has been awesome and something I won't soon forget.
We have a family trip planned in a few weeks to Pennsylvania to ski on a bigger hill yet so after today I think Wyatt is right on track to take it to the next level.
The pictures bring back good memories about my skiing days. I can't do it now because of a back injury but it was lots of fun while it lasted.
ReplyDeleteHi John, Yes a back injury is a deal breaker for a lot of things. At least you can ride your bike and do some light hiking in the hills.
DeleteI took about 15 years off the downhill skiing and my wife got me back into it last year. Had some good fun this year but it's irritating that the weather is so warm. I'm now hoping to get at least a snowstorm or two that cover the grass enough so I can get out on my cross-country boards.
I really like the information at the bottom of the comment section of your blog. I like the promotion of bicycles as not only transportation but a healthy way of life. Very good.....
ReplyDeleteRight on John. I'm no car hater in fact I love my car especially when it's raining. But there is a lot of good common sense stuff in that piece. I like to read that and remember it when I'm feeling lazy and driving when I could be riding.
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