I am not a skier. I’ve only skied twice in my life and had never even been on a chairlift. I also don’t Love heights or steep inclines, so this was very outside my comfort zone.
But my daughter Chloe is a ski patroller and EMT at Kirkwood. She does avalanche control and responds when people need help on the mountain.
This time, she loaded me into a toboggan at the top and skied me all the way down exactly as she would transport an injured skier.
I trust her judgment. And clearly she knows what she’s doing.
Watching her ski in front of me with so much control and confidence was something I will never forget.
She turns 25 in May, and I have so much respect for the way she handles herself at work. Calm, capable, completely focused.
Avi, the avalanche dog, and Casey made the experience even more special.
How many moms get an experience like this?
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