Big Mountain Ski Trip

Hugo tagged two more states this week with his first Flanagan Family Ski trip.  We took the train to Whitefish for a week of skiing at Big Mountain and a day trip to Glacier National Park for a snowshoe/ski. 

Hugo enjoyed looking out the window of the train. 

Hanging out with Dad in Glacier National Park.

Enjoying some family time at Glacier National Park.

Snowshoeing and skiing along the road to falls.

Continueing the tradition of photos with NP signs.

Hugo even enjoyed the car ride from Whitefish to the NP and back. 

Hugo had a lot of fun hanging out with the family in the condo.

Wrestling with dad.

Ready for his Apres ski with Uncle Andrew.

Playing blocks with Grandma.

Catching the train back home.

Mt. Baker Weekend

Spent the weekend in a cabin with Oma and Grandpa in Glacier. 

Then we went snowshoeing on Saturday at Mt. Baker.

Getting ready at the cabin.  So excited to get out in the snow.

Ready for some sunshine!

The Family. 

Hugo rode in the backpack. 

Notice my ski socks on his legs for some added warmth.

Hugo just sat back and enjoyed the ride.

Well, at least I enjoyed it.

The route up to the Knob for lunch.

Eating sandwiches and apples for lunch.

Playing around with Dad back in the cabin.

Snowy Day

When going out in the snow it is important to layer.  Here's Hugo in a polypro base layer.
 (The 18 mo. size fits his 6 mo. old body perfect.)

Now with a warm fleece mid-layer and wool socks.

You loose 90% of your heat out the top, so a warm hat is very important.

A Poofy outer layer is warm and fashionable.

Are we done getting dressed yet Mom? I'm ready to go outside!

We just need some wool mittens and a couple warm blankets, and Hugo is ready for the snow.

Even if it is only a couple of inches.

Houdini did not layer properly and is left hiding under a fern to stay warm.

December 4, 2011: Hugo's First Day Skiing

We took Hugo up to Hyak for his first day skiing.  He had on his typical onesie and pants, fleece overalls and hooded coat, and a full ski suit.  With hat and neck gator.  You think he is warm enough?  Hope so.  He did great on the climb up, a few little protest cries, that stopped as long as we sang to him.  Try skinning up the hill with a 20+ lb baby, all his gear, and singing.  We kept alternating versus so we could catch our breath.

We skinned up the XC trail and skied down the same way, being very cautious.  But Hugo did great!  He was even laughing at the top when we took him out and let him kick around. 

In the parking lot, the guy parked next to us had a two year old he had just skied down with in a backpack.  He said this year is a lot of fun, because the kid keeps shouting "Faster! Faster!" and "JUMP!"  As we walked toward the snow we ran into Adam (from ProSki) and his wife with their 4 month old Zora.  It was her first day too, and she was going to ski in a snuggly on the front.  I guess Hyak is the place for kids in the "backcountry."