Starks, Shoate and Matthew's son Sterling were a little more sure of themselves than the others, but they all want to be skiers, she said. One mother said she might be interested in learning after hearing about her daughter's success, Laskey said. After a long day out on the slopes, their muscles sore, the kids eagerly packed into a Jacuzzi at the resort, Laskey said. Last week, the group sat together and looked at pictures of their trip laughing and reminiscing about their various thrills, spills and chills. They met people from Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma and had help from other skiers on the slopes when they needed it, Laskey said.
Skiers are very helpful.
Colo. She hopes interest in this trip and others to come after will keep growing. Even if you don't find an Olympic skier, you've still introduced the kids to skiing. Having a ski trip under their belts will also serve the children well when the topic arises around them, she said. Ski trips are not cheap, so much of Laskey's efforts are about marketing the club and fund-raising. World Publishing Co. All rights reserved.