Mason, Tara, Alexandria, Dani, & Ike: Fresh Air and Fresh Snow

On our recent trip to see the Smith side we took a couple days to hit the slopes. One day Mason and I went by ourselves leaving the camera at home, but the second day (Smith ski team) we remembered to document our fun.

So back when Mason was teaching me how to ski...I believe we were newly married about two weeks into it (I don't think I would have married him if this happen during our dating time)...he took me on the slopes during a overcast day which turned into a stormy day. It was fine on the groomed trails but one particular lift was a favorite of his. He assured me I could ski down these runs that this particular lift took us too, and even the "EXPERT ONLY" sign was ignored (yes I pointed it out). Anyhow we got into major trouble and I had my one and only anxiety attack not to mention I was yelling obscene words. We made it through but now it is a joke in our relationship. Every time we see the sign I freak a little, but I think I'm past the point of him having to tell me repeatedly 'Tara you really can ski this...trust me.'

I hit a 'SMALL' jump and I was telling my fellow skiers I actually got air (about an inch or less) and against my own will I kept going. When it looked like Angela would become a casualty I hit the snow... I promise I do know how to stop. Also a special 'Thank you' to Mason for documenting this moment. (sarcasm added)