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Monthly Archives: January 2014
Getting my empty nest back
I got up before the sun did this morning, a rarity on a Sunday, but I wanted to make breakfast for my daughter and her boyfriend before they left. I miss cooking for her. I don’t miss the mess she … Continue reading
Getting injured in a ski town!
After Sunday’s whiteout and 8″ of beautiful, sparkling champagne powder I woke up yesterday looking forward to a great day of skiing. I started early, and as the day progressed, the gloomy, overcast skies turned sunny. I was so happy. … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, ski conditions, ski injuries, skiing, Snowmass mountain
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Earning your turns!
On a sunny day in Snowmass last January, there had been no new snow for several days, so Jeff and I strapped on our stabilicers and hiked from our house to the top of Elk Camp, about a 3 mile … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, Randonee', skiing, Skinning, Snowmass mountain, Uphill
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Dust on Crust
Sunday was cooooooold, as it remained below 0 degrees at mid-mountain, so we stayed inside by the fire all day. Monday started at 5 degrees but warmed up later in the afternoon to around 18, and the sun came out! … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, Aspen plane crash, ski conditions, skiing, Snowmass mountain
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Locals’ Clinics
Yesterday I woke up at 6:30 a.m. to a high of 18 degrees, with snow and temps predicted to fall to the single digits. It was tempting to stay inside and build a fire, but instead I went through my … Continue reading
It’s great to be here!
A couple of days after Christmas, we packed our bags and headed to the mountains. I am so thankful for the fact that my husband can work from wherever we choose to be, and now that our nest is empty, … Continue reading
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