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Dad aka “Granddad” and Mary aka “Mame” hit town this past weekend so naturally - we had to ski. I mean…I HAD to ski…a good son does not allow his dad to ski alone.

They love to ski Winter Park so we got to try out the new Panaramic Express Lift to the Parsenn Bowl. The view was awesome and as you can tell by the pictures - the sun was incredibly bright. We could see the Valley as well as Grand Lake from on top.

Granddad is a pretty good skier but Camber and Coop led us all into some deep woods. Literally.

After skiing down the bowl side, there is a wide run to the far right that will lead you back to ‘civilization’ or you can stay on the left and ski through the glade. “Glade” of course is NOT the air freshener but it’s a fancy way to say “forest” or “woods” or “trees so thick bears don’t live in there.”

As a responsible parent, I was skiing behind Camber and Cooper and Granddad in case any assistance was needed as they were coming down the bowl. The only irresponsible side effect of this action was not being in front of them to lead them away from the glade. Camber was in the lead. Camber loves the trees. Camber is 4 foot tall and has skis the size of matchstick. She might as well be snowshoeing.

Camber negotiated the trees well. Cooper found out what happens when you stop in deep powder (you sink). Granddad found out how hard it is to turn long skis in the trees. I found out how well the trees muffles an adult father cussing out his adult son. (Even though technically…it wasn’t my fault. Yes, I did enjoy it but I didn’t cause it…sort of.)

All in all it was a great two days of skiing. Well, one day for Mame. She didn’t feel to hot the second day. Here are some pics of the day.