Breckenridge Skiing - February 25

 5:30 a.m. wake up to the granddaughters ready to rock and roll.  Over night snow was about 2" and the groomers were busy trying to get the mountain ready.  Light snow all morning with heavy winds.  The mountain will be interesting today.  Palmer started with a banana and both girls enjoyed oatmeal for breakfast.

The crew has definitely settled into a routine and the condo has been really perfect setup.  Only downside is the laundry in the hallway and costs $4 for laundry and $3 for dryer.  First world problem of course.

Ski Hallway

By 8:15 a.m. Parker was ready to head to school with Dada.  SJ and Logan follower around 8:30 to meet up with Uncle David and Christa, however, Christa was not feeling well and opted to stay back.  Grandma packed up Palmer and headed to the City Market to get some more food supplies.  Grandpa took his time getting ready with goal of hitting the lift at 9:00.  All bundled up and out the door down to head out when he realized no phone.  Ponder, ok go get a lift ticket to replace the lost old one and good to go.  Get to lift no goggles.  Head back to ticket office to pick up as they fell off the helmet.  Up to the lift and down to Mercury.  On the way up saw Uncle David and Logan and gave a whistle.  Everyone met up at the top and the ski day was off.  The new snow made for better skiing, however the runs were getting chopped up fast so a lot of bumps and being a heavy snow a lot of work for everyone.

Palmer hanging out in the baby crib

Parker's third day of ski school after a one day break was outside in the morning snow and she moved up one level.  By the end of the day skiing by herself.  Grandma captured a lot of video and pics throughout the day.

Parker going down the training hill without help!

Logan and David broke off to ski and Drake, SJ, Grandpa took a break at the Overlook Lodge top of Peak 9.  After the break ski down to the super connect lift and over to peak 7 with the travers across the top.  Skied a few runs and then time for lunch.  David and Logan were able to join up and the crew hung out enjoying some food and drink.

Pioneer Lodge Bar - Family Fun

Last run down 4 O'clock to bottom of Peak 9 to get Parker

After lunch David and Logan headed to the T-Bar and the rest back to peak 9 to pick up Parker from Ski School.  She had advanced to going down the training hill by herself, so Dada, Mama and Grandpa took her up Quicksilver lift.  With Dada's help at times she skied to the bottom.  Left turns with a few really good stops and a lot of giggles after spinning out and following.


Uncle David found us on the run

Parker skiing to Uncle Logan!


First ever lift ride for Parker - Quicksilver


Posing on the mountain


Parker trekking down the mountain

Grandma and SJ got lots of video - Logan and Uncle David met us for the final stretch.  Here Grandpa and Dada flank her as she skis by self.

The Day's Ski Crew

Parker walking over to say hi to Palmer with Grandma on the Balcony

Grandma and Palmer cheered he on from the balcony on the final training hill.  Up to condo and Parker hit the I skied all day wall.  After passing out on the couch the rest hung out until dinner.  

Palmer Power Nap after long Day
Palmer had a great PM nap and was enjoying ab workout with Dada

Nothing better than hanging out in Mama's Lap

Grandpa and Grandma went to dinner with Dave and Donna Henderson at the Southside Seafood.  Food and service was good and back to the room by 8:30.  Everyone eventually crashed except Grandma who came to bed late.

Chalk up another great day at the mountain.












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