I have my 40 year CSIA Certificate, and I was reminded this afternoon why I don't teach skiing anymore - my knees. I snowplowed more this afternoon than I have in years.
On two consecutive runs, I encountered struggling first day skiers on the Baldy Trail, with companions trying to coax them down. We got the first one down in about 45 minutes, and he had actually learned to turn and stop some of the time.
The next run was a very tired first timer, and as he walked and I snowplowed, it became clear that he wouldn't make the bus, Dad called for assistance - thanks Nick for the sled ride.
Unfortunately there were technical issues on the Sugar Lump lift today, so the first timers who wanted more than the magic carpet got on the Eagle later in the day - steeper than they expected, and tired.
Some great parents helping the kids today.
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Another reason to bring back the original Baldy trail instead of the snow-board inspired version that we have today.
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