'Not Exactly Roughing it'

I love getaways. After a few months hard-at-work, there’s nothing like an extended weekend to relax –um, scratch that – to decompress and have a little fun (that’s more like it!).
It was perhaps two months ago, when the idea of a ski trip was first tackled. We were at a local bar (Zombie Hut?) sipping on some winter drinks to warm us up from the chilling weather when our good friend, Michael mentioned his home in Beaver Creek, CO and extended an invitation for a long weekend getaway from the urban jungle. A couple spiced ciders later, dates were thrown about to escape to winter wonderland. I was beaming with excitement. I hadn’t skied in three years!


Two weeks and some spontaneous planning later, my sister, Michael, and I, Cranium in-hand, were off in the sky on our way to snowy Colorado peaks. Michael had also invited other friends of his dispersed everywhere in the US. We all met in the Denver airport upon our arrival. When we arrive in Beaver Creek, the beauty of the mountains immediately blows me away. I revel in the vast and boundless splendors I can gaze at through my bedroom window.
We wake up early the next morning. Michael cooks a delicious breakfast for all the guests (an amazing host!). We need all the energy we can get before we hit the slopes. We scarf down eggs, bacon, and toast, and 5 layers of clothes later, find ourselves en route for a fun-filled day – well that is, until we are at the top of the slopes and start growing icicles out of our noses. However, although the feeling of numbness in my hands and toes is VERY painful, I kind of like the defrosting phase. I.e.: relaxing at the Chop House sipping on some hot cocoa, and eating pie. Any excuse for keeping my blood warm and flowing!
The next three days are filled with skiing, fun, and games...
Here is a list of the things I loved about my trip to Colorado:
~ Family breakfasts
~Nighttime Cranium charades
~Free marshmallow-roasting at the Hyatt Hotel
~Free freshly baked chocolate chip cookies being passed around at the bottom of the slopes
~Spontaneous dance party
~Outdoor hot tub overlooking the mountains
~Skiing!
However, the best thing about the trip was the company. :o)







[images 3 and 4 courtesy of Brady Hahn]

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