Chase Miller, right, prepares his 7-ear-old brother for the zipline. Ashlie Miller photo.

By Ashlie Miller

Was I ready for this moment? A 19-year-old was strapping in my 7-year-old for his first zipline experience. How watchful would you have been in a moment like that? Maybe you have been in a moment like that. Normally, I would have been extremely cautious and questioning.

This wasn ’ t just any older teen, though; this was my firstborn preparing and checking his littlest brother. There is a 13-year difference in their ages. My oldest has been interning at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters (SWO), a Christian retreat and camp center in Andrews for the last year. He has been well-trained to work various outdoor recreation activities, but this summer, the zipline is his expertise. Watchin

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