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Preparing your ACLs for ski season

I tore my ACL in December of 1995. My first winter living in Big Sky, Montana was plagued early-on by a bad knee because my body was not yet prepared … Continue reading →

October 11, 2013

Teaching a child to ski using a hula hoop

The hula hoop

My skills at the hula hoop have always been nil. I would watch in envy as friends, obviously more flexible than me, orbited the hoop around their midriff for what … Continue reading →

February 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

Teaching a child to ski using a hula hoop

Soren during his first ski lesson at Crystal Mountain, Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes Heritage Trail

Having fun growing up in the Mitten State

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Pyramid Point at Sleeping Bear Dunes, overlooking Lake Michigan, in January

A little January family trek in Sleeping Bear Dunes. This is the Pyramid Point trail, which ends with a dramatic view overlooking Lake Michigan.

Crystal Ski Day 3-21-2010 A

teaching a toddler to ski by starting indoors

It all starts indoors with a toddler

Making sand castles at Elberta Beach, Michigan - Summer 2012 Bucket List

Perch Lake 2013a

Camping in Michigan