Archive for the ‘Cross Country Skiing’ Category

Cross Country Ski – Frisco Nordic Center

Saturday, December 18th, 2010


On Saturday, Kelly, Mike, and I ventured up into the mountains to take advantage of the fresh powder. We left the Wooly Mammoth Park N Ride at 6:45am, a little on the late side (my bad!). There was an accident, so we didn’t make it to Frisco until nearly 8:30am.

We stopped at the Butterhorn Bakery for a most excellent breakfast. Yum! Kelly was excited as it would be her first day of nordic skiing.

Later, at the Frisco Nordic Center, we geared up for a wonderful day of cross country. Kelly did fabulous and Mike did a great job of coaching technique. We went ~7 miles before we all decided to call it a day! For more pictures: (more…)

Cross Country Skiing, Beaver Creek

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

Clare Having a Blast at Beaver Creek

My friend Kat was gracious to invite us up to her family’s condo in Avon, CO for the weekend. SO, we all piled into the Subaru; one man, three ladies, gear, food, and a dog! Dennis was excited to go boarding, and we girls were equally jazzed about the x-country.

Kat, Emma, and Clare Ski Beaver Creek

The plan was to have a lovely weekend in the mountains and enjoy the snow. There would be skiing and cozy fireside chats. I was so excited! (more…)

Cross Country Skiing – Rainbow Lakes Campground

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Clare, Kat, & Emma Celebrate 9 Mile Ski
Kat & Emma Glide Onward
Rainbow Lakes Topo
On Sunday, we braved the weather and drove up to Nederland to go “Backcountry” skiing. (more…)

Cross Country Skiing – Snow Mountain Ranch

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Dan Makes Awesome Waffles!Clare, A Poser Even on Skis!
Snow Mountain Ranch Topo
Time for the annual Cross Country Ski and Waffle day, organized by Dan M. I was totally psyched to participate in this tradition. It’s a very simple day; wake up early, head up to the mountains, enjoy waffles & breakfast with some colleagues, then ski! What could be more fun!!! (more…)

Cross Country Ski – Devil’s Thumb Ranch

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Devil's Thumb Ranch Topo
On January 2nd, Dennis & I went cross country skiing with Dan F., Marcia, and Mike. The weather was okay, except a little snow blizzard that descended on us for about 30 minutes. We skiied for about 3 hours and went 8 miles. Above is the route & the topo map of our ski. By the way, I love my new Garmin Fortrex!