back in the white stuff

We just celebrated our first ski day of the 2009/2010 season! We skied (well, Sean skied and I flailed around) 40 inches of new snow with what seemed like the entire Bellingham ski touring community and their associated dogs at Baker on Sunday.

Skinning up...

Sean and Bill scope lines...check out all the snow!

Crummy shot of Sean on the down...

In addition to being an awesome powder day, it was the best puppy socialization opportunity we've had in Buddy's young life. The parking lot was full of cool mountain people and their awesome dogs. Little man did great and had lots of laid-back, friendly, athletic canine role models to learn from.

Future Pow Dog of America...

We're headed back to Baker on Friday, so look for an update this weekend as well.

On another note, Sean is about to start a regular M-F 9-5 job again, a milestone for his entrance into adulthood. Also a milestone for our PACNW adventuring, as we'll be on generally the same schedule again, making it easier for me to take advantage of my favorite ski/mountain bike/hiking partner.

Hooray for winter!