Speaking of our volunteer leaders (there are 40 of them you know), almost every week there seems  a story reflecting their commitment to the Silver Hares and only I know what they sometimes do to come ski with you all. From forgetting boots ( Alex ) and driving back home then turn around and still make it in time, car problems to road problems to parking issues to not feeling well, work stuff, family emergencies etc. etc. Same stuff you all deal with right? They seem to always be able to  cover for each other so that our sessions are well volunteer leader supported.

 Well yesterday there was one of those instances I’ll share with you. Pilot Mike purchased a brand new pair of Carbon poles just before our session. Within 50 meters of exiting the gondola you can guess what happened, a small mishap and “crack ” broken pole . So Mike turns around to take the gondola back down and I’m thinking we lost a leader for the session. Our skate group now proceeds on a route that eventually takes us down Moose Alley and, wait for it… at the intersection of Moose Alley and Alder Point Loop there is Mike with another set of poles. Wow he must have really hustled to go back to the village, find another set of poles, back up the Mtn and correctly guess where he might find the group and be waiting to rejoin and help lead. Kudos to you Mike.!