November Ski out the back door and secret rigorous training formula for the kids

It finally snowed in Boulder! Whew. We count on an easy November ski and it's been kind of a nail-biter. The Daily Camera said it was the latest first snow in recorded history.

For the record, I have no idea exactly why the kids wanted umbrellas. They saw them in the closet as we were fishing out our ski boots and... the rest is history. Apparantly.

O was entranced

N beginning to understand that carrying an umbrella while skiing isn't so easy.

I had to admit it was actually kinda nice having umbrellas.

The next day O got his November ski in. At first, he was more interested in the poles - and why not?

My turn: 5.6 miles on bike and open space trails. Started at 25˚F with excellent glide and a beautiful day. By mile 2.8 the temperature was rising and the skis were repeatedly caking with ice. Oh well.