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Not a lot open, they were just running Kuma and Cub, with one run coming off of each, plus a few bony off-piste variations coming off the run from Kuma, which we made the most of. But a good time was had; after the past few seasons, we aren't picky about our November skiing. They're only open weekends until mid-December.
Come visit us at DR. I can probably hook you up with a ticket or two.
Thanks, I'll keep that in mind (his first day downhill skiing was at Dodge)! We've talked about a return to Sonora Pass as well (didn't happen for us this past season, but we did an easy backcountry jaunt there the previous spring), another thing we might want to coordinate with you.
http://bobskiing.com/trips/sonora05.jpg
we've taken to skiing w one pole. gives sumin for her to grab on to for the long tracks or across the base bottom and it a well sized "bar" you can put in front of them on the chair.Quote:
Originally Posted by Underoos
My 6 year old piper at Mount Hood Meadows
Skiing with kids if such a joyous thing.
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Originally Posted by homeeey
Go get em!!
(I remember those days lapping Easy Rider :) [what a slow, cold MFing lift!! :) ])
Thanks, what the heck am I doing wrong, I can't get it to embed.
use the quote function to look at my post. you'll see the tags and what's between them.Quote:
Originally Posted by homeeey
6 year old decided it's cool to spin now. Skip to the 20 second mark.
I've opted for the hockey stick method. Worked pretty well the one time I've used it. He didn't lean on it too much. Also have him in the harness with the handle on his back.
Here is day 1. Three laps on the Goose, which is about 2 more than I thought we would get. He'll have a full season under his belt by the time he turns 2 in March.
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...psepuoect1.jpg
New school shepards hook. Genius.
If you're talking galloping goose hit me up sometime. Our little guy just turned 3, we were up there a couple days ago. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12...d53b38c906.jpgQuote:
Originally Posted by Underoos
My kids aren't so small anymore but we still enjoy this one...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2NovM22D04
Right on. We do the Goose with the boy on Mondays.Quote:
Originally Posted by nobueno
Got a warmup day in with the oldest one today before his Saturday program starts for the year. Good to have him back out.
Snowing pretty good and dark so no stoke photo.
Totally stealing the hockey stick idea tomorrow when I bring one of the younger ones - first kid got started at 2, probably 20+ days a year... Next one now 5 years old and only had a handful total. Sacrificing my ski day tomorrow to get her out on the baby runs out of guilt...
I think by the time the youngest comes to ski he'll be lucky if we remember to bring him home at the end. /END BLOG
PS - Any tips on games/tricks to get the 7 y/o to keep the uphill hand forward? Only really on left turns in steeper terrain, but I had him skiing with poles held crossways for a bit to try and kill the habit, but other ideas couldn't hurt. Told him the poles were light sabers and if he pulled them into his belly, he'd cut himself in half.
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Got my kid on the home wall now. Skis next week!
I have used bamboo and ski poles with kids it works well but the hockey stick is genius. Probably better for pulling in the flats with the hook at the end. I do worry that I may get the urge to check some knucklehead when I am holding it.
My 11 year old charging up perry Merrill this morning . Winter has returned to VT, at least for now!
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Took my 11yo out the gates for the first time at Mt hood meadows yesterday. He was thrilled for the adventure of it! He kept telling everyone we met!
So, Strider makes a ski attachment kit. Saw this pic of my buddy's kid and ordered immediately.
http://i1118.photobucket.com/albums/...psuhidrscb.jpg
That looks awesome... Also looks like potential for some wreckedge, Don't forget the video :)
Awesome stoke as always.
Question: We have our 3.75 year old girl out snowplowing on greens. She's generally on a harness only for emergencies if she gets going too fast; otherwise it's all slack behind her. On easy greens, she can snowplow well enough to keep speed control, but on anything that gets steeper, she doesn't hold a strong wedge and loses that control. Any advice on what we can do to help teach her to snowplow stronger/better and get her to control her speed?
Awesome flowing and ac! Young Owen's been shredding too