Ski at Lake Tahoe (by William)

During my spring break, my family and I went to Lake Tahoe to ski.  We lived in David Walley’s Hot Springs Resort in Genoa, Nevada. 

(Steam from the hot spring made me feel in the clouds)

We tried to sign up for group ski class, but unfortunately, it was all filled up.  I was so disappointed that I almost cried.  My mom said, “William, how about we think about other options?”  “Okay.”  I responded.  After a while, my mom returned from the office of the ski school and told me that she got me a private coach named George.  I was so happy! 

George picked boots, skis, and a helmet for me, then we rode on a snowmobile, went to an area called the Magic Carpet.  My coach taught me how to keep my balance and how to turn, and he was very patient.  When I made mistakes, he corrected me with the right way.  My class was three hours but I didn’t even notice the time.

(Coach George and I had a snowmobile ride)

After my class, I had lunch and continued to ski on my own.  I fell but didn’t give up. 

I loved skiing because it feels like I was flying on the mountain.  I saw evergreen trees and snow, and endless blue skies.  It was a spectacular day of skiing.

(Flying on the mountain slope)

Tips of Skiing

1. When you are coming downhill, make a pizza by pointing the head of the skis to each other.

2. When you want to keep balance, do an airplane by stretching out your arms.

3. To turn left, turn the right ski head inward.  To turn right, turn the head of the left ski inward.