What a difference a day of good weather makes! I spoke with Bernie (head ski instructor) kindly yesterday as we had missed out on some skiing and asked if they would meet us earlier if the conditions were good so that we could make up some ski time. Gratefully he agreed so we were up and ready to go on the slopes at 0930h. The weather was initially a little snowy but with no wind (result). Visibility was good, the crowds were gone, perfect conditions.
Away the kids went and they were making the very most of the fantastic ski area - i was able to get around most of the groups (that i could catch) and see how well all were progressing. It was amazing to see how skiing in poor conditions had such a positive effect on their skiing in good conditions - all were very controlled and working hard on fine tuning their technical skills.
The sun broke through later in the afternoon and we found ourselves helping out the some of the groups as they progressed up the mountain on chair lifts to bigger, wider and steeper runs. The ski area is perfect for beginner and immediate skiing and has a great range of runs... i went for a little recce myself and found a couple of black runs... the 'hari kari' and 'devil run'.... the instructors said that some of the kids will likely be ready to ski one or two black runs by the end of the week - i'll just say it doesn't take long to get from the top to the bottom, regardless of if you plan to or not... great fun and it will be fantastic to see some of the kids tackle them. For the more sensible, the aim is to progress from blue to red runs of which there are plenty - the kids will carve them up!
The weather looks good again tomorrow and Bernie is giving us extra time again so its set to be a good one! We can't wait.
Thanks again for the compliments about the blog - the comments are growing and we take time each night to read them out and i have more and more kids wanting to blog back now... will send them in the next blog shortly. I just checked the blog count... we have had 8421 views so far!!!!! amazing! Thank you all!
Mr C
Hi Sam
ReplyDeleteLooking good with your skiing,trust your all having lots of fun. Dead jealous , haven't skied in years. It's very quiet without you bye for now dad x
Wow, looks like you've all had an incredible day and are making fast progress. Great photo Harrison ! Glad to hear you were all tucked up in bed early tonight too, you'll need to save your strength for another full on day tomorrow by the sound of it. We are all enjoying the blog, and all the updates from Mr. Cross.
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Hi Will, haven't seen you on the photos, but I know you are having fun.... I am counting down. Elicia and Jacob are both missing you ( yes, surprising but true)!!!! Burnley won tonight..... Grandad has so much to talk to you about LCFC!!!!
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ReplyDeleteJust looked at the latest photos of you rolling about on the slope-hilarious-your supposed to ski on it not eat it.We hope you are enjoying the skiing,weather looks great,wish we were there with you.We all miss you.even Megan.
Love Dad,Mum,Megan and Ben xxxx.
What Fantastic photos, thanks so much for posting so many, brilliant to see everyone enjoying it so much, Thanks for the big smiles Flo, you look good on skis! LUVU xxx enjoy your day tomorrow, have fun, lots of love, Mum, Gabe, Scar xxxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteBrilliant. Thank You.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos on here today. So glad the weather has been better. Mia your picture is brill! Looking good in your ski outfit. Hope your ankle is getting better and that you'll be ok for ski-ing tomorrow. Might have to take a trip to the snow dome when you get back so you can show us what you've learn't. Took Monty for a walk today when it was snowing... he wasn't very impressed! I bet you enjoyed shopping, hope you've not spent it all! Can't wait till your home and enjoy your last couple of days on the slopes.
ReplyDeleteLove ya loads, mum.xx
Great photos ... Hannah not quite sure what you are doing in your photo but at least you are upright!!!
ReplyDeleteHave another great day today, hope you have managed to take some photos. Lots of love mum and meg xx
Great photos on a Brilliant blog ! I find myself checking every hour to check on u Abby and all her friends happy birthday Lucy !! Miss u Abby but its great seeing u are having a wonderful time , u lucky people xxx see u soon xxx
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