The annual Jr. Ski Patrol (SPYteam) overnight includes creating an "avalanche" complete with buried victims for National Ski Patrol Members to test their avalanche training on. The kids and I use a 200 yd, chute called SDN (steep, deep and narrow) for the scenario. This year we had about 3' new snow on top of the season's accumulation, blowing winds and temperatures in the teens.
All of the kids would much rather have been skiing this chute than wallowing in the deep powder but, these are amazing teen volunteers. They worked really hard without complaint.
We got to hit the slopes while the Ski Patrol searched for our "victims" - which actually did include one SPYteam member.
After the lifts closed, Cedar and Koyuk gave each of the kids a chance to mush.
Old McKenzie took a few runs too.
Cedar and Koyuk
The kids still had energy to spare - Oh to be young again.
A patroller couple generously let the 17 of us bunk in their beautiful cabin for the night.
The dogs kept a close eye on the table ready for anything that might be dropped.
6 am, 14 degrees and beautiful snow.
McKenzie was a bit sore from yesterday's runs.
Van is packed and ready to head home with homework burdened kids. The rest had another bluebird powder day.
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