Beginner skiing at A-Basin

Grandma and Grandpa took the kids skiing at A-Basin.  The first day we started on the magic carpet and the bunny hill (Molly Hogan Lift) to get everyone reacquainted with skiing.  C was an old hat at this but it took Q a couple of runs to get back into the swing of things.  By the end of the morning they were pros!

Hot chocolate break with Grandma!

  We came back for another day and they ventured up the Black Mountain Express Lift (the lines were a bit longer than the Molly Hogan) to try out some blue runs.  They did fantastic and had a great day!

 The hubby and I strapped on our snowshoes 

and hiked up the mountain to visit them at the top and have lunch.

 It was windy but warm enough that it was a perfect day to be up on the mountain.

 By the end of the day everyone was worn out and needed a hot tub!

Snowshoe: A-Basin
Trails Used:  Wrangler & Sundance

Distance:  3.76 miles
Difficulty: Moderate to Difficult
Overall average: 2.3 mph
Overall Time: 1 hr, 40 min
Total Ascent: 1242 ft.

Arthur's Rock

Lory State Park was a fantastic place to get outside this weekend.  The hike up to Arthur's Rock was scenic and entertaining for all ages. I hope we keep having these 50 degree days.

 At the top of Arthur's Rock.

 This hike has tons of great rocks to climb.

 The girl with the yellow hat.

 One of the few 'good' pics I have of this kid when he's not smirking or covering his face.

 Really, I wasn't upset...it was a beautiful and enjoyable day.

 Nothing tastes better than a cold one after a long hike!

Hike: Arthur's Rock (Lory State Park)

Trails Used:  Arthur's Rock Trail to Howard Trail to Mill Creek Link

Distance: 5.17 miles

Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Overall average: 1.4 mph
Overall Time: 3 hrs, 35 mins
Total Ascent: 1685 ft.