Both boys are doing Minnesota Youth Ski League this year at Minneapolis' beautiful Theodore Wirth Park. Being 7.7 miles away from home and involving skis, poles, boots, and winter layers, it presents some logistical challenges for our car-free family. The biggest challenge is getting all four of us there. Only Theo did ski league last year meaning that he and Hillary or I could often get a ride with friends. But that is not so possible to do with four of us going. Fortunately the #7 bus leaves 5 blocks from our house and ends at the park's ski chalet! Alas, the full one-way trip takes about an hour. For those accustomed to getting there within 15-20 minutes by car, an hour may seem absurd. As usual, we are doing our best to make the most of the bus time. Here are a few shots from last week's and this week's trip to the MN Youth Ski League at Theodore Wirth Park.
MYSL emphasizes fun. That includes bending over to pick up stuffed animals as you ski.
The crew on the #7 bus with skis and poles stashed aside the seats and Theo's tongued stashed in its typical response to the camera.
Theo taking advantage of the time on the bus to do some of his math homework.
Our bus arriving at the Theodore Wirth Chalet. It is amazing that we can get to this bit of winter wonderland on a bus! Yes, they even make snow for the slopes and trails here.
Henry toughing it out in today's single digit temperatures today. He hauled his skis up the steps and the slippery hill.
Theo's group today. Doesn't it look cold?
Theo skiing the loop back to the Chalet for the well-deserved hot chocolate.
Hillary with her ski buddy.
The perks of the bus: Henry called it quits after 35 minutes in today's cold. Instead of waiting for Hillary and Theo to finish, Henry and I caught the earlier bus home. He got in a 25 minute nap and I got to read the newspaper. Now that's Riding Phrius.
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