Sons first trip to Island Park

[Jeff C]

My 12 year old and his first trip out west.........

Sometimes you have to learn things the hard way..........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbP3-lcZ2I

He is having a blast out here this week. Perfect snow for a first year mountain rider.........

I am proud of how he is progressing........

We have had a lot of laughs this week......... Memories!

 

[PJ-Hunter]

AWESOME! Sure makes a Dad proud. Post some pics too.

Can't wait for my boy to progress. I just started him on a AC Powder Special 580. Stepped up from a 120 and handeling the transition quite well. BTW, he's 7.
I love to see kids riding. my other son, who is 3, took over the 120 but I don't have any pics at work.

 

[MTdream]

your mean....you could have ridden your sled right up next to his a couple times...a ski tug, and he is out...

but great seeing you all out there!!! have a group I am taking out Friday through Monday from Flatlandia

 

[Jeff C]

your mean....you could have ridden your sled right up next to his a couple times...a ski tug, and he is out...

but great seeing you all out there!!! have a group I am taking out Friday through Monday from Flatlandia

Sure I could have gave him a quick tug on a ski, but how would he learn without a bit of sweat equity!!

Snow is lacking but for this year it is perfect for the little guy........

He went up a few hills that a few of my friends wouldn't, and down a few too!!

I had to give him a little lesson on feathering the brake to clean out snow. He almost went end-around once from sliding sideways while locked up.

I'll try and post a few more vids after todays ride. We are heading behind shotgun bar and those play areas back there........

The quote of the trip so far from my son "This is the best day of my life"

 

[Blk88GT]

That's great to see Jeff. My son turns 12 this year and I've been thinking it's time to get him out there. The problem is I only have one sled... so far

 

[MNSLEDNECK56308]

The quote of the trip so far from my son "This is the best day of my life"

And that made it all worth it and one very happy DAD. My son is 11 and its about time for him to head out as well! Next year !

 

[MTdream]

That's great to see Jeff. My son turns 12 this year and I've been thinking it's time to get him out there. The problem is I only have one sled... so far

that is not a problem...that is an opportunity!!!!

 

[Blk88GT]

I'm working on it.... hopefully that issue will be fixed by fall

 

[Jeff C]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D4ychfJsaU

Rode on Tuesday behind shotgun....... Terrain and snow was perfect for Tim to get into a bit steeper terrain and not get into trouble.......

Do you think he is having fun?