Hitting 11,000 feet today!

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My sister, Mary, had the genius idea to take the kids up to Snowbird to ride the aerial tram today.  We traded a can of green beans each for a spectacular ride to the top of Hidden Peak. Although it was nearly 70 degrees in the valley today, at 11,000 feet it was quite chilly and WINDY!!

Zeke, Hallee, and Sophie, enjoying a ride up to Hidden Peak with their cousins this afternoon.

As soon as the tram unloaded on the peak, the kids took off running.  This was our official winter preview!  Even though none of them were prepared with snow pants, they were not deterred and took to liberally rolling around in the snow straight off.

Zeke on the peak!

The wind was gusting so forcefully and erratically, that I worried that little Hal would be swept over the edge.  But alas, she stood her ground.

Soph
After the ride back down the mountain my kids scurried into the woods, following bunny tracks to Little Cottonwood Creek, where they ended up playing for another hour.  Sliding down the snow-covered stream bank, snowball fights, snow angels, and snowmen were all on the docket.  They didn't want to leave, but I finally lured them to the van with promises of warm chili, homemade bread, and hot chocolate.

Hallee, playing by the creek

Sophie, getting ready to pound me with snow clods.  She looks so innocent though, right?

Making the first snow angels of the season

The obligatory snowman construction

Soph's little snowman

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  1. Eileen WhiteNovember 4, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    These are truly beautiful photos, Helen. I especially like the portraits by the creek. Glad you had yet another memorable adventure. Super nice!

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