Belleayre Conditions

[TheGreatAbyss]

Le Massif in 2013. Can't remember if he actually went down the hill

 

[tirolski]

Le Massif in 2013. Can't remember if he actually went down the hill

Ya got farther to fall.
Amusement park stuff.
Only plus I see is ya could ski between their legs easier.

 

[G.ski]

Today at Belle was awesome. I skied with my oldest son for the first time in 5 years since he graduated from college.

After getting his degree in civil engineering he moved to North Carolina and worked as a construction project manager on the outer banks. As a young 20 something that was a difficult time for him and he was lonely down there. Plus it was tough to be a young person managing 45-50 year old men. After his first project ended he decided to leave that company and come home. That was Sept 2019. We all know what happened with the pandemic. The last 2 years have been very weird and it seemed to take a toll on my son. 6 months ago I could see he was depressed and it was hard to watch and stay quiet as he hit rock bottom. This past Saturday he broke down and asked for our help. We got him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has started to take medication and it works very well.

We spent Sat through Wed talking with my son. A lot of things have come out. A lot of fear and some anger. Some loud talking and even some tears. We came together as a family and my son knows we love and support him. And in that short time his recovery is dramatic.

Yesterday out of the blue he asked me if he could go skiing with me today. At first I wasn't sure that was a good idea. But my wife encouraged me to take him. He gets very anxious around strangers. But his desire to ski again overcame his fear. We skied every open trail on the mountain today. The snow was fantastic everywhere. Plenty of natural snow in certain areas. A few decent bump lines. Because lift 8 was closed we had to ride the gondola 5 or 6 times often sharing a cabin with strangers. My son was friendly and conversational. For much of the time he simply enjoyed himself. Took pride in the fact I couldn't lose him even though it was his first day on skis in 5 years.

It was my best day of the season so far. The snow and the skiing was fantastic. Runs of the day were Winnisook and Yahoo. Also the natural snow line under the gondola. But best of all I shared it with my son who really seemed to come to life again. After 4 hours I saw his anxiety was increasing a bit and I suggested we stop but he asked me to do one more run. I am so proud of him.

Sorry for the semi-thread hijack. I had to share. My son is my hero.

 

[DomB]

Today at Belle was awesome. I skied with my oldest son for the first time in 5 years since he graduated from college.

After getting his degree in civil engineering he moved to North Carolina and worked as a construction project manager on the outer banks. As a young 20 something that was a difficult time for him and he was lonely down there. Plus it was tough to be a young person managing 45-50 year old men. After his first project ended he decided to leave that company and come home. That was Sept 2019. We all know what happened with the pandemic. The last 2 years have been very weird and it seemed to take a toll on my son. 6 months ago I could see he was depressed and it was hard to watch and stay quiet as he hit rock bottom. This past Saturday he broke down and asked for our help. We got him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has started to take medication and it works very well.

We spent Sat through Wed talking with my son. A lot of things have come out. A lot of fear and some anger. Some loud talking and even some tears. We came together as a family and my son knows we love and support him. And in that short time his recovery is dramatic.

Yesterday out of the blue he asked me if he could go skiing with me today. At first I wasn't sure that was a good idea. But my wife encouraged me to take him. He gets very anxious around strangers. But his desire to ski again overcame his fear. We skied every open trail on the mountain today. The snow was fantastic everywhere. Plenty of natural snow in certain areas. A few decent bump lines.

Good for you guys. I can't imagine being mid-twenties and having Covid dropped on you even in a 'perfect' scenario. Very glad you had the day together and your son has support.

 

[Ripitz]

Today at Belle was awesome. I skied with my oldest son for the first time in 5 years since he graduated from college.

After getting his degree in civil engineering he moved to North Carolina and worked as a construction project manager on the outer banks. As a young 20 something that was a difficult time for him and he was lonely down there. Plus it was tough to be a young person managing 45-50 year old men. After his first project ended he decided to leave that company and come home. That was Sept 2019. We all know what happened with the pandemic. The last 2 years have been very weird and it seemed to take a toll on my son. 6 months ago I could see he was depressed and it was hard to watch and stay quiet as he hit rock bottom. This past Saturday he broke down and asked for our help. We got him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has started to take medication and it works very well.

We spent Sat through Wed talking with my son. A lot of things have come out. A lot of fear and some anger. Some loud talking and even some tears. We came together as a family and my son knows we love and support him. And in that short time his recovery is dramatic.

Yesterday out of the blue he asked me if he could go skiing with me today. At first I wasn't sure that was a good idea. But my wife encouraged me to take him. He gets very anxious around strangers. But his desire to ski again overcame his fear. We skied every open trail on the mountain today. The snow was fantastic everywhere. Plenty of natural snow in certain areas. A few decent bump lines. Because lift 8 was closed we had to ride the gondola 5 or 6 times often sharing a cabin with strangers. My son was friendly and conversational. For much of the time he simply enjoyed himself. Took pride in the fact I couldn't lose him even though it was his first day on skis in 5 years.

It was my best day of the season so far. The snow and the skiing was fantastic. Runs of the day were Winnisook and Yahoo. Also the natural snow line under the gondola. But best of all I shared it with my son who really seemed to come to life again. After 4 hours I saw his anxiety was increasing a bit and I suggested we stop but he asked me to do one more run. I am so proud of him.

Sorry for the semi-thread hijack. I had to share. My son is my hero.

Skiing has the power to heal. God bless.

 

[G.ski]

Good for you guys. I can't imagine being mid-twenties and having Covid dropped on you even in a 'perfect' scenario. Very glad you had the day together and your son has support.

Skiing is the best! It got him out of his own head and outdoors. Made him remember happy times. Made him realize there are happy times ahead too.

 

[G.ski]

I can't imagine being mid-twenties and having Covid dropped on you even in a 'perfect' scenario.

Agreed. And I'm angry that this has been done to our young people. I don't blame them for hating older generations.

 

[cerv1]

Today at Belle was awesome. I skied with my oldest son for the first time in 5 years since he graduated from college.

After getting his degree in civil engineering he moved to North Carolina and worked as a construction project manager on the outer banks. As a young 20 something that was a difficult time for him and he was lonely down there. Plus it was tough to be a young person managing 45-50 year old men. After his first project ended he decided to leave that company and come home. That was Sept 2019. We all know what happened with the pandemic. The last 2 years have been very weird and it seemed to take a toll on my son. 6 months ago I could see he was depressed and it was hard to watch and stay quiet as he hit rock bottom. This past Saturday he broke down and asked for our help. We got him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has started to take medication and it works very well.

We spent Sat through Wed talking with my son. A lot of things have come out. A lot of fear and some anger. Some loud talking and even some tears. We came together as a family and my son knows we love and support him. And in that short time his recovery is dramatic.

Yesterday out of the blue he asked me if he could go skiing with me today. At first I wasn't sure that was a good idea. But my wife encouraged me to take him. He gets very anxious around strangers. But his desire to ski again overcame his fear. We skied every open trail on the mountain today. The snow was fantastic everywhere. Plenty of natural snow in certain areas. A few decent bump lines. Because lift 8 was closed we had to ride the gondola 5 or 6 times often sharing a cabin with strangers. My son was friendly and conversational. For much of the time he simply enjoyed himself. Took pride in the fact I couldn't lose him even though it was his first day on skis in 5 years.

It was my best day of the season so far. The snow and the skiing was fantastic. Runs of the day were Winnisook and Yahoo. Also the natural snow line under the gondola. But best of all I shared it with my son who really seemed to come to life again. After 4 hours I saw his anxiety was increasing a bit and I suggested we stop but he asked me to do one more run. I am so proud of him.

Sorry for the semi-thread hijack. I had to share. My son is my hero.

Thank you for sharing this. What a special day. I’m excited to go to Belle with my son this weekend.

 

[MarzNC]

Today at Belle was awesome. I skied with my oldest son for the first time in 5 years since he graduated from college.

After getting his degree in civil engineering he moved to North Carolina and worked as a construction project manager on the outer banks. As a young 20 something that was a difficult time for him and he was lonely down there. Plus it was tough to be a young person managing 45-50 year old men. After his first project ended he decided to leave that company and come home. That was Sept 2019. We all know what happened with the pandemic. The last 2 years have been very weird and it seemed to take a toll on my son. 6 months ago I could see he was depressed and it was hard to watch and stay quiet as he hit rock bottom. This past Saturday he broke down and asked for our help. We got him to the doctor and he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. He has started to take medication and it works very well.

We spent Sat through Wed talking with my son. A lot of things have come out. A lot of fear and some anger. Some loud talking and even some tears. We came together as a family and my son knows we love and support him. And in that short time his recovery is dramatic.

Yesterday out of the blue he asked me if he could go skiing with me today. At first I wasn't sure that was a good idea. But my wife encouraged me to take him. He gets very anxious around strangers. But his desire to ski again overcame his fear. We skied every open trail on the mountain today. The snow was fantastic everywhere. Plenty of natural snow in certain areas. A few decent bump lines. Because lift 8 was closed we had to ride the gondola 5 or 6 times often sharing a cabin with strangers. My son was friendly and conversational. For much of the time he simply enjoyed himself. Took pride in the fact I couldn't lose him even though it was his first day on skis in 5 years.

It was my best day of the season so far. The snow and the skiing was fantastic. Runs of the day were Winnisook and Yahoo. Also the natural snow line under the gondola. But best of all I shared it with my son who really seemed to come to life again. After 4 hours I saw his anxiety was increasing a bit and I suggested we stop but he asked me to do one more run. I am so proud of him.

Sorry for the semi-thread hijack. I had to share. My son is my hero.

Glad he could go home for support during the pandemic.

My daughter was diagnosed properly in high school after a very complicated year or two. She's done very well in college. When someone that complicated starts talking about the underlying issues they have kept hidden, it makes a huge difference. She hasn't been skiing much but has been using rock climbing as a way to be forced to focus in a way that means she isn't worrying for at least a few hours about all sorts of life and school issues.

 

[jasonwx]

Glad he could go home for support during the pandemic.

My daughter was diagnosed properly in high school after a very complicated year or two. She's done very well in college. When someone that complicated starts talking about the underlying issues they have kept hidden, it makes a huge difference. She hasn't been skiing much but has been using rock climbing as a way to be forced to focus in a way that means she isn't worrying for at least a few hours about all sorts of life and school issues.

Funny you mention rock climbing..My daughter who lives in Boston is now a gym rat.
I describe her as a female version of Sheldon from Big Bang. She is a tunneling and transportation engineer.. Very few friends but has found a outlet in rock climbing and skiing..
The last 2 year have not been easy on some young people...