Skylers Ski Day

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I took a day off of work on Wednesday and we went up to Winter Park so Skyler could ski. He skis in the handicapped program at NSCD, which is National Sports Center for the Disabled. It is a wonderful program, which relies on a large base of volunteers that help out in exchange for a season pass.

Our volunteers were two nice ladies, Barbara and Karen, which is unusual for a sit ski program. They usually like to have a guy helper because of the strength needed to load Skyler in his sit-ski, but these ladies did very well.

Those of you who know me out on Facebook have seen the still photos, but I added a short video to this.

Take care and have a great weekend everyone!








Comments

  1. Candy's daily Dandy5:26 AM

    Awesome...just simply awesome!!!

    Ain't no mountian high enough for Skyler!!!

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  2. Some Guy5:33 AM

    Damn, that looks like a picture-perfect day for skiing, S.D.!

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  3. Raven6:37 AM

    Very cool video!!

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  4. katrocket6:51 AM

    Skyler is quite the skier! I'm also impressed with the volunteer. That can't be easy. Awesome day off.

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  5. diane8:00 AM

    I'm speechless, I think you guys are the most awesome family ever.

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  6. Gwen8:38 AM

    I bet he had a ball getting to go fast! Beautiful day.

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  7. Cora10:41 AM

    AWWWWWW! What a beautiful day for it too! :-)

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  8. GETkristiLOVE11:05 AM

    Wheeee! Skyler, catch some air next time dude.

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  9. Peggy1:12 PM

    Hang Ten Skyler! Hahaha...I dunno what the ski term is...I'm from the Midwest!

    It's gorgeous out there!

    Have a great weekend!!

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  10. Anonymous1:26 PM

    Beautiful.

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  11. SkylersDad2:03 PM

    Thanks so much everyone, it was a great day. 35 degrees, clear, and just right!

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  12. Char4:22 PM

    Go Skyler! You rock!!

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  13. J.J. in L.A.5:59 PM

    Awesome! I've always wanted to do the sit-ski thing but just never got around to it. Not even sure if they have programs for our mountains.

    Yes, I'm that lazy.

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  14. Real Live Lesbian4:19 AM

    YOU are the best Dad in the world. He's just so very lucky!

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