Yesterday was a beautiful January day. We took advantage of a window in the snow to put in a day of skiing at Mount Shasta Ski Resort. We couldn't have asked for better conditions, both on the roads to and from the resort and on the slopes.  With a straight route from Interstate 5 up Highway 89 then to the resort, even our Honda Civic Hybrid made the journey without challenge.

Mount Shasta offers a "Guaranteed to Ski" program for first time skiers/boarders that our youngest took advantage of. There is a 90 minute lesson in the morning where the basics are covered, then off to the tow rope lift to practice the new information on the bunny slope. Having mastered the first steps, it was dismissal time to show mom newfound skills before heading off for lunch and a much earned lunch break.

With some sustenance and rest, back out we go to practice new skills before heading over to the next lesson, another 90 minutes. After a bit more practice, the group head off to master the riding of - and disembarking from - the chairlift. Mount Shasta Ski Resort has several great beginning trails and all the program attendees ended their day having traversed down their first 1.25 mile run.

While our youngest was in lessons, I was able to enjoy the more advanced options Mount Shasta Ski Resort has to offer. For a true Intermediate level skier, options are pretty limited, but no complaints here. All in all, we had a wonderful day, and cannot wait to be able to go again and ski together.

Ski you out there!

Karen Cooper - OR/CA Mortgage Consultant - www.Quality4Loans.com