Sabbatical Ski Adventure

Snow again over night leaving the cars, driveway, steps and sidewalks covered in an inch plus of powder. A typical morning start with everyone except Sarah, Drake, Parker with Grandpa and Christa not skiing.  Earlier start as anticipated crowds on Friday to be heavy.  Parker did not sleep well all night and most of us are sore and tired.  David and Logan were troupers and represented the crew on the mountains. Parker had sausage and eggs for breakfast and the rest of us bagels, coffee and bananas. Text from David upon arrival good news, but sounds like the weather is less than desirable to start.  Cold and cloudy/foggy visibility. Snowbird open bowl with packed powder....all black.  Logan and David in their element despite low visibility.  Parker and Grandma having a morning power nap. After nap time we packed up around 11:15 to take back Christa's rentals to Christy Sports and Sarah looked at some Ski Coat options.  Sales are s...

Another day on the trip with everyone headed in different directions.  Grandpa made Sausage and Pancakes for everyone, then packed up Garrett and Katelyn for the trek to the airport.  The Truro van has 125k miles, but drives fine.  The roads were packed and rain coming down made it a little tough.  A little over a half hour and dropped them off at 8:15 a.m. The drive back pretty much the same, but knowing that 1" of rain is 8-10" snow.  Drake who went to Solitude for a morning ski called and Tahoe in the snow bank (later on the lift met the people in the Tahoe), so the top of the mountain was closed due to too much snow.  Avalanche dangers all over the place with so much snow.  Logan and David headed back to Alta and Logan sent a snowy picture. Drake and Logan both sent driving pictures. Drake's drive to Solitude David and Logan's drive to Alta Christa stayed home to work, Grandma watched Parker while Sarah worked and Grandpa worked on Association and ...