Saturday Ski Day!

It was an early morning start to make it to Castle Mountain for opening time!

We stepped outside to minus 27 temperatures and  as we began our 1.5 hour drive to Castle Mountain.  It was a little bit blustery with wind whipping snow across the single lane highway and darkness was still upon us.    Slowly we watched the sun come up from behind the mountains.   The temperature danced between -27 and -17 as we drove in and out of the little valleys.

It was -5 and sunny by the time we arrived at Castle – perfect temperature for skiing!

The mountain was surrounded by little cabins and a cute trailer park.  Apparently the wait to get a camping spot is 10 years.   I can see why – it is the perfect family ski resort!

It didn’t take the kids long to gear up!  We started with a great little green run and within a few minutes Ethan was showing us how he liked to take jumps and occasionally ski right into the ditch just so he could crash.   He definitely has a love for speed and sometimes skips the whole turning thing as it only slows you down!  Ethan went down some blue runs on the harness with Steph.   I don’t think it will be long and he will be ripping down those runs himself – I say by the end of this ski season for sure.

Payton is a great little skier.  She showed us some great turns and isn’t afraid of speed either.   She is quite comfortable on the blue runs.  She is not using poles yet, but I think she is ready.  She took a few runs using Steph’s poles and liked it.

We had a few short breaks, but stayed right until the last run of the day at 4:00.   We picked up some snacks and coffee for the ride home and away we went!

What a great day!

Enjoyed a nice pasta dinner and a family movie – nighty night!