Snowbird July 25-26 2012

One of our most favorite things to do in the summer time is go to Snowbird. They have a ton of summer activities that we and the kids enjoy. It's also quite a bit cooler, so it's nice to beat the heat for a little bit. Last year, we discovered the "stay and play" package which means we can go there one afternoon, play until dinner, eat, swim, sleep (at the hotel) and do it all again in the morning. Gives us a full 24 hours of fun. Well, we played even smarter this year, because we didn't get on the tram until 5 minutes before our passes expired, so we then were able to do all our hiking and the chair lift (without "wasting" the time on our passes). It's tons of fun and we could easily spend more time there, but real life gets in the way sometimes....

 That's right-Mama gets on the bungy tramps and does some flippin'

 Trevor did flips too! This is a huge improvement from last year when he barely let his feet leave the tramp

Rachel is a pro at this. Too bad Aubrey is too light (have to be like 40 pounds)

 Aubrey found other things to do....no one told her she is just little so she climbs the ladders for the bouncy slides and then launches herself down the slide, no hesitation.

 Wait for me, buddy!

 This is called the "Air Jumper" It takes less energy than the bungy tramp because those arms are controlled by the ride operator. And you can tell them higher or lower and you go up and down along with forward and back.

 We ride the Chickadee chair lift to get to the Alpine Slide. Rachel is big enough to go down alone.

 Mom and Aubrey. (For this ride you have to be 2 but she is close enough and wouldn't want to miss out on any fun).

This is the "Mountain Flyer." You load from the bottom of this line and fly backward up the mountain. Then you reach the top of that green structure (way back in the distance) and you get to repeat the process forward. It's high. The kids liked it. Not mom's favorite.

And yet I did it with a smile on my face (a terrified smile, but I have to try to put on a brave face for my 5 year old, who had a true smile on his face).

Rock climbing wall-always a joy

More bungy tramp! And more and more flips! I think the kids did this like 4 times between the two days.

 Did I mention she's a pro at this?

 Mom and Trevor on the Alpine slide

 Rachel on the Alpine slide

 Emily and Rachel on the ropes course (yes, it's high, but I can overcome!)

 Rachel on the mechanical bull-seconds before she hit the deck

 Did I mention she doesn't know she's little? She's still officially one year old! She was carrying her baby doll up the ladder and then letting her slide down the slide. Silly girl.

 Family picture at the top of Hidden Peak (rode the tram up there).

After the tram, we hiked down into Mineral Basin (maybe 30-40 walk down) and then through the tunnel over to the Peruvian Chair lift. We rode that down (yes, that's also very high up!).

Tons and tons of family fun!