I’m sure the dogs were curious why I had skis on my back while walking down the same sidewalk we do each day. They generally get excited to go on our regular walks. But today, they sensed they were going to get something unique.

45 minutes later, I reached the top from where we would ski down. It was nowhere near the top of the mountain, but to go any higher required traveling through thick bushes and large rocks which would make the skiing difficult and counter-productive.

Bertu (on the left) and Heidi (on the right) hung out while I put my climbing skins back in my pack and got ready to ski down.

Salt Lake City is full of outdoor enthusiasts, so it was no surprise to look up and see another skier working their way down the mountain. It was a great chance to see what the turns would be like....

......and they looked great!

The last third-of-the-way down, I kept skiing as it seemed like the dogs would know to keep following to soon be back at the house. Well, one of the dogs figured that out and was right behind me the whole way. The other dog.... well I guess he decided to stop when I wasn’t looking and I almost had to hike back up and get him. But luckily, he was only a few minutes behind and I didn’t have to make another lap.