9.29.2011
Inspiring Aspenites
Great story over on www.StuckintheRockies.com about an inspiring woman here in Aspen. Read the story here. We don't know Christy and Ted Mahon personally, but they are constantly tackling fun runs, hikes, and skiing that we don't have the time or energy to do anymore, so we love reading about their adventures.
9.24.2011
Coronado Island
I resisted the temptation to title this post "my brother is a bad, bad man"! In fact we're very proud of him, but knew this day would come. Pat and I both said that, barring some horrible injury, we knew he would finish this adventure once he started it. Our recent trip to Coronado to see him graduate was fun and sad at the same time, mostly because we don't get to spend that much time with all of us together anymore and it was too short.
The trip did not start off that well, as our flight out of Aspen was cancelled so we headed over the mountains to Denver to catch a later flight to San Diego. Pat snapped a few shots of the pass from Copper Mountain.
We made it to San Diego, and the next morning we were on the bus to the graduation. Of course, we didn't take enough photos, but here are a few from the ceremony...
We miss these guys already!
The trip did not start off that well, as our flight out of Aspen was cancelled so we headed over the mountains to Denver to catch a later flight to San Diego. Pat snapped a few shots of the pass from Copper Mountain.
We made it to San Diego, and the next morning we were on the bus to the graduation. Of course, we didn't take enough photos, but here are a few from the ceremony...
We miss these guys already!
9.12.2011
Aspen Ski Pass
Back to the basics! We've been sick, moving, cleaning, traveling, and getting ready for my brother's graduation.... but the most important part of last week was purchasing our ski passes for the 2011-2012 Ski Season in Aspen.
For the last six years, Pat has always bought the Premier Pass with full access and lots of discounts. And I'm certain he has gotten his money's worth. I used the 2-day a week pass, since I couldn't ski during the week due to work, until they discontinued it two years ago. I made the mistake of buying a Premier Pass that year (non-chamber for $1,500... grrrr) and it went to waste, and last year I bought the 4-day Classic Pass since I was pregnant (I only skied three days).
This year, we are new parents. I didn't think it would be such a big let down to ski less, and I always knew skiing would take a back seat to parenting some day, but this fall I was sad when we bought our passes. Maybe it's because I only skied three days last year, so I am really anxious for winter to get here. With some nostalgia, I bought the 7-day Classic Pass and Patrick bought the Double Flex Pass. I can buy extra days at $50 per day, and I estimated that I would get between 10-15 days this year if I'm lucky. Patrick thinks he can take a few long lunches during the week, or ski alone on a Saturday or Sunday and we just couldn't justify paying for the Premier Pass even though it was only $150 more.
That means we need to get back to our workouts. We've stopped running and working out in the last two weeks, unless you count the endless boxes we've carried up and down several flights of stairs every day. I'm really looking forward to the new Aspen Pure Barre classes, since my schedule doesn't allow me to take any of the adult ballet classes in town, and this is the next best option for me. Hopefully, we'll be able to find some ski conditioning classes that meet on alternating nights of the week, and we'll be in top shape for opening weekend!
For the last six years, Pat has always bought the Premier Pass with full access and lots of discounts. And I'm certain he has gotten his money's worth. I used the 2-day a week pass, since I couldn't ski during the week due to work, until they discontinued it two years ago. I made the mistake of buying a Premier Pass that year (non-chamber for $1,500... grrrr) and it went to waste, and last year I bought the 4-day Classic Pass since I was pregnant (I only skied three days).
This year, we are new parents. I didn't think it would be such a big let down to ski less, and I always knew skiing would take a back seat to parenting some day, but this fall I was sad when we bought our passes. Maybe it's because I only skied three days last year, so I am really anxious for winter to get here. With some nostalgia, I bought the 7-day Classic Pass and Patrick bought the Double Flex Pass. I can buy extra days at $50 per day, and I estimated that I would get between 10-15 days this year if I'm lucky. Patrick thinks he can take a few long lunches during the week, or ski alone on a Saturday or Sunday and we just couldn't justify paying for the Premier Pass even though it was only $150 more.
That means we need to get back to our workouts. We've stopped running and working out in the last two weeks, unless you count the endless boxes we've carried up and down several flights of stairs every day. I'm really looking forward to the new Aspen Pure Barre classes, since my schedule doesn't allow me to take any of the adult ballet classes in town, and this is the next best option for me. Hopefully, we'll be able to find some ski conditioning classes that meet on alternating nights of the week, and we'll be in top shape for opening weekend!
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