Monday, February 20, 2012
Well, the weather is rarely as predicted in the mountains, and yesterday brought us an unexpectedly clear and sunny surprise. After dealing with snow, fog, and poor visibility all weekend, it really was nice to be able to see the mountain and get those classic Jackson Hole valley views from high on the lifts.
It was another terrific day of skiing, and everyone in the group had a great time! Incredibly, we have made it through yet another year with no major injuries, which is always a huge relief to be able to write. Everyone did their own thing yesterday, as we skied in small groups, based on ability.
I was able to get MUCH better individual pictures yesterday, so I now have at least 3 individual shots of each student to share with you guys.
We ended our day with some après ski conviviality at Nick Wilson's, our normal post-ski hang out, before saying goodbye to Rendezvous Mountain and heading back to town. After dinner and a little more shopping, it was off to bed. The small travel group is already en route and will be home by 3:30, and the large group is now packing up and preparing to depart.
HUGE thanks to all of you for entrusting us with your children for this adventure. I assure you that it's not a charge we take lightly. This group of chaperones has been doing this for many years now, and it's just something we LOVE every single time. We hope your kids will come home with only excellent stories of fun and exciting times. There is just something about this trip that makes everyone behave well and get into the spirit of the journey.
See you guys very soon back in the 'Ville!
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Sunday, February 19, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Day II: JH 2012!
Just a quick note to let you guys know that it was another awesome day here in JH! No messing around with lessons or logistics today; it was straight to the slopes for all of us. Coach Maione and Mr. Bell skied with our greens group, Mrs. Pollitt and Mrs. Evans showed the blues group the mountain, and Mr. Evans and I took on the crazies.
We all met up for lunch at the top of the gondola, and afterwards we carved out some time for individual pictures. Unfortunately, the mountain was socked in with snow and fog, so there isn't much of a backdrop to the pictures this year. Although tomorrow doesn't look any sunnier (actually quite the contrary), we'll give it another shot then.
Snow fell intermittently throughout the day, and much more is expected tonight and tomorrow. As we left the mountain and the lifts were closing for the day, the clouds really seemed to be opening up and dumping some goodness for the morning.
Tonight we did a shopping run in town, and many of your kids bought shirts (and some other...less traditional items). More news tomorrow--wish us luck on our last day of skiing!
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Friday, February 17, 2012
DAY ONE: A PREVIEW OF WHAT'S TO COME???
When you arrive at the mountain on a day that you thought might be your only sunny day to find it snowing hard, it is difficult to complain. Today began EARLY! We were all up by 6:15 and waiting in line for breakfast by 6:55. Then it was a quick change into ski gear and on to the shuttle for a festive first ride to the BIG ONE, Rendezvous Mountain!
Many of the kids took lessons today, and the conditions were outstanding. There were about 4-6 inches of new snow as of 9am, and the flakes continued to fly throughout the day. There was some brief clearing at times, as snow showers passed, but the predominant weather feature today was the POW POW.
Based on the forecast, this looks to be but a taste of what's to come tomorrow, tomorrow night, and Sunday. They are calling for up to a foot of new snow, with more in the higher elevations. If this holds true, your kids are going to get a taste of some CRAZY powder skiing! I sure hope it happens. If so, this would make two years straight that we have been blessed with incredible conditions throughout our trip. How lucky are KCD kids? Well, I think you guys all know the answer to that one.
Wish us luck tomorrow! More pics and news coming soon...
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