Monday, February 23, 2009

T Comes Down Monte Cristo Run


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Carving some turns

Heavy Powder


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It snowed overnight and all day so worked on our powder turns.

Gondola Ride


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After hamburgers and fries at Peak 7 base we took the gondola over to Peak 8 for our last run.

A Enters the Slope


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She is dressed in blue across from the windsock we spot for our ski out.

On The Way To 4 O'Clock Run


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A short walk from our back door

Critter


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A gray squirrel ran across the fresh snow.
Pix by A.

Leaving in the Morning


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Ready for a day on the slopes

Morning Snow


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Day 4: A is enjoying her first cup of coffee while planning our day with a trail map.

DAY 4 -- Blurry Husky Out the Back Window


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Out for his morning run through the snow

Sunday, February 22, 2009

Skype Video Chat With EMVL


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Evie called from California for a visit with Grandma and Grandpa. She is precious.

Last Run of the Day


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T at the top of Four O'Clock Run which we skied all the way back to our condo.

Family Scene


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Daddy encourages his two little girls while Mom pulls her baby son in his sled. Earlier Adam held out his rope pull so Mom would start his ride.

Lunchtime


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Back to Vista Haus for some yummy beef stew

Crossings


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Moving on the lift above another

Going up Again


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T enjoying time to rest his legs

Plotting our Route


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Where or where will we have gone?

Peak 8 Slopes


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From the Colorado Super Lift

Continental Divide


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Water on this side drains into the Pacific.

Day 3 Back on the Lift


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Pretty A ready for a day on the slopes

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Apres Ski


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Time for crackers, cheddar, apple slices and Merlot after a long day on the slopes

Outside our Condo


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Ethan could probably jump in from here.

Another Vacation Possibility


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Melinda showed us this one on the creek.

Fallen Lady


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She collapsed in the parking lot, but refused to allow me to help her. She was Asian and spoke little English, other than to say 'no.'

Nature's Beauty


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In every direction

Up the lift again


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Good time to rest the old legs

A Brief Rest Stop


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I took pictures of a group of giggly girls (take off your goggles, wet your lips, open your eyes on 3, etc) before we headed down. They were most appreciative.

A Run Down Crescendo


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More beautiful views

Nap Anyone?


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After a meal of chili (spicy), beef stew (thick and savory), crackers, hot chocolate, and a Butterfinger.

Ready for Lunch


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Hungry after several runs

View from Vista Haus


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Top of Peak 8


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Time for lunch

Up Another Lift


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Breckenridge down Below


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Keystone runs in the distance

Beautiful View


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Mountain too

Going up the quad chair


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Clear crisp day

New Peak 8 Base


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Steel superstructure before adding the log cabin look

Gondola Ride


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From near our condo to the slope

On the Lift


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First run of the day

Lift Lines on Day 2


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Teacher's Day weekend and half of Denver is here!

Friday, February 20, 2009

T Lookin' Good


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On Springmeier Run on Peak 8 on a cold windy afternoon.

First Day First Run


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We had a good afternoon trying out our legs on fresh snow.

Super Cooks


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A is fixing Italian sausage, whole wheat pasta and marinara sauce while T cooked fresh spinach and set the table.

Cool Blue River Under the Snow


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Realtor Melinda showed us some vacation properties, including a pretty place on the Blue River.

Our View


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Looking out our back door. Four O'Clock Run is just beyond these trees, so we can ski right back to our place.

Beautiful View


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We checked into our condo on Sawmill Creek in Breckenridge.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Dancing with Daddy


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Evie delights in Ethan's antics.

Bath is such fun!


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The water sprite and Grandma

John and T on the Terrace


John and T on the Terrace, originally uploaded by THOS.

Talking over world-shaking matters, no doubt

I can climb the stair!


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She loves showing what she can do.

Grandma Knitted a New Hat for Evie


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Grandma had to chase Evie when she tried on her (almost finished) knit hat. Note the knitting needles still on the crown.