Sven 1964-2009

R.I.P. in Sveny. You live on in our memories.

12/4/09 Kiras first ski

I took my 4 1/2 year old daughter skiing for the first time today. Four runs down with my help and instruction then she pushed me away and went solo when we were halfway down. No warning no fear. I was very surprised! Then she did four more solo runs, each time faster.

It's been my dream since she was born to see her take her first solo run. My heart still soars when I think of it.

I hope her love for the outdoors and adventure brings us many happy memories together in the future.

Hut drop 11/29/09

Since we have been skiing when we should have been finishing the hut, taking advantage of higher freezing levels, we had to take the last of the materials in by ski. We paid the price when we picked a terrible day to go in due to super heavy and deep snow. In the end we had to drop the materials short of our destination. Oh well next time we'll go in via the winter route and finish things off.

Turn away lest your eyes burn from my hideousness.

Dropping our loads.