It was a long drive.
My boy got to try out his new skis and boots (nordica fire arrow, courtesy of Boyne Highlands)
I skied in a t-shirt.
We spent atleast 2/3 of our time on Orchard because Aiden wanted to jump off the same ledge again and again.
When he wasn't doing that his favorite thing to do was straightline the lower part of Big Appal.
The staff was really helpful, sometimes giving my boy a shove up the lift line because the base is a little low so it's a walk up hill to any lift you get on at the moment
There were some mud patches but who cares, it was fun and my boy's ticket was free.
Lots of firsts: first time for either of us at App, first time Aiden skied a Black Diamond, first time he's ever used poles.
Pics
The approach...
Excited to try out his new goodies
Lift shot
Looking out from the top of Big Appal
Towards the end of the night
A lot of times down the same ledge and some straightlining can be viewed here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at6uEowRXf8
