Tag: skiing

  • First Utah Ski Trip

    First Utah Ski Trip

    We’ve heard a lot about this place called Brian Head in Utah. Everyone tells us that it’s family-friendly, and we finally ventured out there. It’s only a little farther than Mammoth. Because Mammoth is in California, and getting to Brian Head involves crossing three state boundaries (California to Nevada to Arizona to Utah), it sounds very far away.

    Brian Head is close to some national park units. We first visited Zion and strolled by the trail where we first took Daphney when she was still a baby. We also visited Bryce Canyon. Cedar Breaks, which is just a stone’s throw from Brian Head, was closed for winter.

    Here, the kids and I developed more confidence on the slopes. Great lift ticket prices, and kids ski free!

    Daphney in Zion National Park
    Daphney in Zion National Park
    Myles sitting on a split rail fence in Zion National Park
    Court of the Patriarchs
    Myles in the Navajo ski area
    At the top of Navajo Mountain
    Bryce amphitheater hoodoos
    Myles posing by the railing at Bryce Point
    Bryce amphitheater hoodoos
    Bryce amphitheater hoodoos
    Skiing down Navajo Mountain
    Skiing down Navajo Mountain
    Skiing down Navajo Mountain
    Skiing down Navajo Mountain
    Skiing down Navajo Mountain
  • Mammoth Ski Trip

    Mammoth Ski Trip

    After experiencing a ski-in-ski-out place, it’s hard to go back staying at a regular rental. We found a wonderful condo just up the slope from Eagle Lodge at Mammoth. Just steps outside of our front door, we can ski down to the lift and be up on the slopes in no time. Mid-day, we simply turn right and ski back to our door. It was a great trip, socializing with friends and enjoying the mountain with the kids.

    Getting ready to ski
    Myles at the entrance to our condo, 211
    Playing in the snow outside our condo, unit 211
    Exhausted after a ski day
    Hot pot dinner
    Hot pot dinner
    Playing in the snow outside our condo, unit 211
    Jayden holding a big shovel
    All the toppings for Chinese breakfast
    All the toppings for Chinese breakfast
    Century egg on top of the bowl of rice porridge
    At the top of Eagle Express
    Just before dropping down to Eagle Lodge
    Coming down Bridges
    Daphney with the pizza
    Myles in his duck rain jacket
    At the junction of Antin Alley and Bridges
    Going down the first part of Bridges
    Making wonton wrappers and filling them
    Bowl of wonton soup with chili oil
    Crepes for breakfast
    Myles looking at breakfast
    Going out to ski
    Going out to ski
    Skiing down Watertank
    Egg drop soup
    Japanese curry over rice
    Yan bringing Myles out to watch us ski
    Pasta and salmon
    Creme brulee with fresh berries
    Myles at the breakfast table
    Tater tots and sausage
    Watching the sunrise from our porch