First Ski Day

A beautiful day ( high of 34 ) lots of sunshine, no lift lines and George does not complain MUCH!
We started at 0805, we were in line when the lift opened at 0830 made our last run as the lifts were closing, tails were dragging.


We were bright eyed and bushy ailed when we started out this morning. We had to get out of the condo because we were to hot with all our ski dress on. "Does not mater how you ski as long as you look good" is George's motto. We looked good!!

George is high maintenance, had to rent a locker to keep his boots at the lift, may take all week but I Will\ get him into the CHEAP mode.

Boy does look like a pro, but its hard to get him to stop long enough to take a photo. Note how few folks are on the slope, there were times where George and myself were the only folks on the slope.

George is smiling because he has taken sis ski boots off. There may be something to renting a locker at the lift so you can wear your street shoes.

It has been a great day, George is loosing weight ( can't stand my cooking) Deer sausage was not the big hit I had planned on at breakfast, George wanted eggs.

We have spent an hour in the hot tub and sauna so we will be able to get out of bed in the morning, we have to get up early because it takes old guys a long time to get ready, have to redress several times to put things on we forgot. memory is a problem also, can't remember which pocket the lift ticket or camera or candy or coins is in. We are not using any coins coffee is $2.70 for a small cup, I am drinking more water, and eating deer jerky ( George does not eat jerky) . But we are getting along fine like-- the odd couple.

heck back tomorrow for the latest.

29 Jan After check in

Photos are in reverse order I will do better tomorrow

George takes a break after we have dinner and a boot fitting session. IT'S GOING TO BE A GREAT WEEK!

George arrives in great shape but without baggage, he will look funny skiing in his long johns,

Next 2 shots is the view from our front door- looking out across the parking lot.

Ski runs in the background.

UPDATE With Photos

Another beautiful day , lots of sun and temps in mid 30's

Driving toward Steamboat, finally SNOW!

Had to stop by Copper Mountain, there was a large crow enjoying the great weather.

This shot was in the BX parking lot at denver Friday 28th, temp 66 and no snow.

This was the sunrise as I entered CO Sat morning.

Spent Thursday night at the Air Force Base in Wichita, KS, where it was still winter.

Rocky Mountains

Thursday I drove 1038 miles and spent the night at the Air Force base in Wichita, KS.
Up early this morning and on the road by 0400 and on to Denver. 66 in Denver today with just a bit of snow remaining in the parking lots where it had been pushed up, but mountains in the background were beautiful, could not find the cable to download any pictures so maybe tomorrow there will be some pictures
1564 miles so far with about 100 miles to go. Pick George up at the airport tomorrow afternoon, should be a great week.

Annual Ski Trip

Tonight, 27 Jan I began my annual ski trip as I drive to Steamboat Springs, CO. I will be joined this year as a friend, George Liakos from Richmond, VA will fly out to join me for 10 or so days. We will ski Steamboat until 5 Feb then move to Durango and ski Purgatory for a week. Check the blog for updates and new photos. Day one will be a drive from Headland, AL to Wichita, KS 1020 miles, Then Thursday I will drive on into Denver. Check back often.