Rear-wheel drive from Denver to Vail in surprise 12-30 storm.
5:45am 12-31 departure for 9:00am 0-degree Aspen trailhead.
REM, Dylan, Jimmy Vaughn, Son Volt, Tokyo Police.
21 skiers, 4.5 hours, 2,000 feet…
16 beds, 2 days, 42 ski boots.
East Coast Rockies time zone.
Sparklers and down coats.
Euker, Pigs, Celebrity, Comet, Jenga, Dice, Hearts…
Laphroaig, Red Bull, Vodka, Eggplant, Bacon, Pineapple Express.
Skins, skis, snow.
Blisters, tape, and short on joe.
Highlands Bowl…
And a wrinkle in time.
Thanks y’all… and Happy 2011!
Love the pictures. What a beautiful and healthy way to start the New Year!