Winter Happenings

Well we have had a bout of wintery weather here in the Northeastern US.  Perhaps you've heard about it?  In truth we were spared the really heavy stuff and only got about 9 inches.  But that was just enough to finally get out for some winter recreation with the family.  First, I have to make mention of a kid who blows my mind. Our friend Jackson is not only a great skier but a great person. I've known him since he was about four and my kids idolize him. In the past few years he has turned his focus and abilities on freestyle skiing.  We have been entertained and often amazed by his feats on skis.  However he has recently gotten some recognition for his skiing and later this winter he will be competing in the Jr. Nationals.  Check out the video below and prepare to have your mind blown.  Did I mention that he is only 11!  Check out Jackson's website for more awesomeness.



Jackson Hipple "Send me to JO's" Tape from KLULESS! on Vimeo.

On to tamer adventures, after getting shoveled out on Saturday, we did some cross country skiing in the intervale.

These are the only pictures I took of this weekend.

Thanks to Local Motion we have some well marked and groomed trails in the city of Burlington.  Now if we can just get enough snow for them to open them more than 3 weekends a year we'll be all set.

After that we headed to A--'s School where we were wowed by the brilliance that was the school musical theater extravaganza that was titled "Sustainable Superheros."  It was funny both intentionally and unintentionally.  A-- was in the chorus and, as you'd expect, she was outstanding.

Then we headed to the Mountains to meet up with my cousin, Sean and his father-in-law Bill who were up to do some skiing.  It was a great two days of good skiing, beer, and conversation.  The kids are getting better and better all the time.