The Night (Ski) Life

Sam was scheduled as Ski Hill Supervisor last night so we got got someone to watch the kiddos for us and I went out skiing with him!  It had been over 2 years since I’d been out on the ski hill (I’ve been cross-country skiing, but hadn’t been able to venture out down-hill skiing).  It was just like riding a bike and it came back to me…I was even going off jumps by the end of the evening…okay…mabye not very high…but I was going off of them:)

As ski-hill supervisor Sam’s responsibilities are to oversee all activity on the hill, enforce rules, get help for those needing lessons, and keep everyone as safe as possible.  I enjoyed skiing with him and watching campers enjoy themselves.  We had a couple large groups in this weekend made up of mostly youth so the hills, both tube and ski were steadily busy.  There were quite a number of snowboarders out attempting all sorts of tricks - they were fun to watch as I’m sure they were all aspiring Shaun Whites:)

Here are some pictures of the nighttime ski hill….mostly for those of you who’ve never experienced it.  Some of them are a bit harder to see….it was lightly snowing and the camera kept wanting to focus on the snowflakes…wasn’t sure how to get around that.  Nevertheless, here they are:

My favorite winter-time scene at camp

A view of the tow-rope, where skiers & boarders load and ride to the top of the hill

Look closely…it’s just been in the past few years that camp has created a section of moguls on the hill.  I avoided them.

A view of the main tow building at the top of the ski hill.  Inside this building is where the tow is operated from and where Sam is sometimes scheduled. 

We’re grateful for all of the recreational areas at camp that draw so many youth - but we pray and trust that amidst the fun and excitement of activity, God is drawing their hearts closer to Him as a result of their time away at CFS. 

Thank you to those of you who are a part of supporting, praying and/or encouraging our family as we serve at Camp Forest Springs!