Things That People With Kids Like To Do: Snow Tubing

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by Lamar Tyler | on March 5th, 2009 | 4 comments

As winter wraps up, it’s not gone yet! On the East Coast we had a big reminder of this over the past few days. Our family had 7 inches drop on our doorstep. Anyway, before the weather breaks if you’re anywhere close to a ski mountain why not take the kiddies for a day trip?

Over the past few years most ski resorts have reserved areas for snow tubing and this is guaranteed F-U-N. Adults enjoy it, you don’t have to buy any equipment and my favorite reason to go is the lines move quick. This slope at Massanutten Resort in VA is 900ft from top to bottom so don’t assume it’s like the hill in your backyard.

Warning snow tubing is very popular at most resorts and may sell out in advance so you’ll need to call ahead to make sure you get your tickets in advance. For this reason don’t necessarily think you’ll just show up and hit the hill. Dress warm, have a good time and check back next week for more things that people with kids like to do.

About the author

Lamar and Ronnie Tyler are the creators of the award-winning blog BlackandMarriedWithKids.com . They also are behind the Amazon.com bestselling DVDs Happily Ever After: A Positive Image of Black Marriage, You Saved Me and Men Ain’t Boys that explores manhood in the African American community. The Tylers are also the proud parents of four children.

Anna

That looks fun, but I don’t see anyone wearing a coat, is this man made snow?
http://blog.shapingyouth.org Amy Jussel

Wow, Anna, you are observant…you should join me in the media analysis arena! We could use some help at our nonprofit!

This DOES look fun, and being in Ca., the lack of coats further appeals…(man, do I get cold, brrrrr)

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Anna

@ Amy, let me know where to go and I’ll be there.
I was going to be real with my comment and state that white ppl don’t wear coats(I am half white). I saw a kid with his mom Friday and the kid had no coat on and the mom was wearing shorts, it was only 58 degrees. In my head I came to the conclustion that “It’s A White Thing”. LOL.
http://blog.shapingyouth.org Amy Jussel

ok, that’s hilarious, because I’ve noticed that too w/my daughter and her friends, as insane as it seems! (I on the other hand, look like Nanook of the North, being raised globally with most of my childhood in Hawaii!)

As for the media analysis help, I’m dead serious. Ping me (amy at shaping youth dot org) or on our blog http://www.ShapingYouth.org

In fact, I’d love to hear from Lamar and Ronnie about the whole Chris Brown bit, as the teens I work with USED to be totally ga-ga over this heart throb (concert tees and all) and they’ve really dished out some backlash reverb on the Rihanna/abusive scenario to the point that they all just think he’s ‘sad’ and ‘lame’ now.

Anyone tackled this topic well from a life lessons standpoint in terms of ‘teaching moments?’ I’d love to hear some dialog/critical thinking skills about the mixed messages being sent via pop culture (music/moviesmisogyny/MTV) pertaining to ‘media/marketing’s impact on kids’—I did a quick scan over on LaToya’s search bar (anti-racist parent) but nothing popped up…

Granted this has nothing to do with snow-tubing and coats, but hey; media analysis and observational linkage routes in weird ways.

Amy Jussels last blog post..Overachievers: Interview with Liz Funk Author of SuperGirls Speak Out!