I wasn't planning to post today, but some really cool things happened at Targhee! First, today was the day that Maggie "took the leap" in the learning curve and began to REALLY ski. When I joined Corb and Mag, I actually got a little teary watching her ski down one of the runs from the Shoshone chairlift completely by herself! She even went through the "kids zone" trails (on little paths through the trees) very successfully. Second, our boys engaged in some teamwork that impressed us. They could not find their ski bags at lunchtime and therefore could not find their lunches. They each had $4 in their pocket for a drink or treat at the end of the day. They figured out how to pool their money and get food and drink to share - and they actually did it all without fighting! Third, during the second half of their practice the boys and their team (the Tigers) were treated to a visit from professional skiers Rick Armstrong, Micah Black, and Tommy Moe. These guys were just skiing Targhee and one of the coaches asked if they'd ski with the alpine team (next up from the Tigers). They took some runs with the alpine team, then went over to talk to the Tigers. They all signed the kids helmets and gave them a motivational talk. So special. Now we have to watch the latest Teton Gravity Research film to see them in action! This has been a very good day. Oh, and don't you love the transportation from the lower parking lot up to the lodge?!
I wasn't planning to post today, but some really cool things happened at Targhee! First, today was the day that Maggie "took the leap" in the learning curve and began to REALLY ski. When I joined Corb and Mag, I actually got a little teary watching her ski down one of the runs from the Shoshone chairlift completely by herself! She even went through the "kids zone" trails (on little paths through the trees) very successfully. Second, our boys engaged in some teamwork that impressed us. They could not find their ski bags at lunchtime and therefore could not find their lunches. They each had $4 in their pocket for a drink or treat at the end of the day. They figured out how to pool their money and get food and drink to share - and they actually did it all without fighting! Third, during the second half of their practice the boys and their team (the Tigers) were treated to a visit from professional skiers Rick Armstrong, Micah Black, and Tommy Moe. These guys were just skiing Targhee and one of the coaches asked if they'd ski with the alpine team (next up from the Tigers). They took some runs with the alpine team, then went over to talk to the Tigers. They all signed the kids helmets and gave them a motivational talk. So special. Now we have to watch the latest Teton Gravity Research film to see them in action! This has been a very good day. Oh, and don't you love the transportation from the lower parking lot up to the lodge?!
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