Tag Archives: Aspen

One and Only Palmilla

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Elisha

Our 26th anniversary surprise trip to make up for the one we missed last year. One and only was a perfect choice. Continue reading →

Posted in Loving, Marriage | Tagged anniversary, Aspen, cabo, cabo san lucas, mexico, oneandonly, san jose del cabo, surprise, travel | Leave a comment

Lessons from my First Tough Mudder

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Elisha

What I learned from my first Tough Mudder Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure | Tagged Aspen, race report, Snowmass, Tough Mudder, Tough Mudder Colorado, Wounded Warriers | 2 Comments

When my daughter was a little girl, she came home from ski school to tell me that she didn’t like snowboarders, because they were “disrespectful”. That was a pretty big word for my 7-year-old, but it turns out, a boarder … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Living | Tagged Aspen, Hanging Valley Wall, powderdays, Ski Etiquette, skiing, Snow, Snowmass | 3 Comments

Things I love about Snowmass

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Elisha

We have four fantastic mountains to choose from out here, all with their own distinct personalities and offerings. The most “famous” is Aspen Mountain, known for it’s steep terrain (there are ZERO green runs), Aspen Highlands, the “local’s” mountain, with … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Living | Tagged 8K, ambassadors, Aspen, Beaver Creek, concerts, Hiking, Jass Aspen Snowmass, skiing, Snowmass, Uphill, Woody Creek | 2 Comments

Lessons in Powder

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Elisha

After the incredible dumping of snow we had last week (40″ in three days!), I learned a lot about skiing in powder. Since we bought our place here two years ago, the snowfall amounts have been below average, so we … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, Living | Tagged Aspen, powderdays, shovelingsnow, skiing, Snowmass | 1 Comment

30″ of fresh powder!!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by Elisha

I’ve been meaning to post, but mother nature felt kind enough to dump over 30″ of new snow here, so I’m skiing. Wheeeeee! Here’s a bit of my first run this morning at the top of Cascade. As someone … Continue reading →

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Getting my empty nest back

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Elisha

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 →

Posted in Colorado, Living | Tagged Aspen, daughter, empty nest, parenting, Snowmass | 4 Comments

Getting injured in a ski town!

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Elisha

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 | 7 Comments

Earning your turns!

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Elisha

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 →

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Dust on Crust

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Elisha

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 →

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