Broken Bones

Skiing is a perfect way to enjoy a beautiful day in the Black Forest - and today we headed out to Belchen, the second highest hill in the area, just 30 minutes from home. All went very well - Jackie honed her 7-year-old skills, and Chris joined some friends already there for an exciting day of Snow-Boarding.

BUT ... the fun only lasted so long, and then a particularly bad fall on the last run of the day resulted in a hand that was bent at an odd angle, and a lot of pain. After a $500 ride down the hill on a snowmobile, then another $550 ride to the hospital in the ambulance, well, Chris looked like this. Surgery in the next few days inserted some metal to stabilize the bones while healing.

Belchen is one of three high hills in our area - from 1165 meters to 1492 meters above sea level. Kandern is at 350.