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Day 26 Priorities

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Linda

Before we left for skiing I checked the news and saw the devastation in Japan.  Suddenly a bluebird day with 3 inches of new snow just didn’t seem important anymore.  My life is on hold with this trip but their … Continue reading →

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Day 25 Wind Hold

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Linda

Started the day with a quick walk with the dogs.  Feels like I’m getting back into my rhythm, altho it’s not a walk at 5:30am but rather at 8am.  Still a chance to get out and move at my pace. … Continue reading →

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Day 24 Quiet Please

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Linda

I took this day off.  After traveling for so long I really needed a quiet day, one with a walk so I could get inside my head and just wander around a bit.  Dan and I hiked Ousel Falls with … Continue reading →

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Day 19-23 On the road again

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

I’ve been off the grid for 5 days.  After skiing at Vail Meta and I drove back to Bozeman on Friday, Dan and I drove to Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, skied Schweitzer Sunday and Monday and then drove back on … Continue reading →

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day 18 Vail!

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

Last day in the mountains. We awoke to fresh snow and drove over to Vail.  Meta’s daughter Megan was our guide for the morning. It’s such a huge mountain and can be very intimidating but Megan gently led our group … Continue reading →

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Day 17 a few more thoughts

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

Third day on a mountain is always the magic day.  You begin to feel at home, have some favorite runs and know how to manage the snow conditions as the day progresses.  Another bluebird day with near spring conditions. The … Continue reading →

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Day 17 I get it about Women

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Linda

ok, so yesterday I was trying to explain why traveling with women was such a different experience than traveling with family or friends.  I laid awake last night and I think I figured it out. Women are the caregivers.  We … Continue reading →

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Day 16 I love traveling with women!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Linda

When I travel with family I am the self assigned caregiver.  Traveling with a group of women is totally different, and I love it. It’s always amazing to watch a HOW trip come together.   Eleven women of various connections … Continue reading →

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Day 13/14/15 HOW has landed at Beaver Creek

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Linda

Saturday morning we drove down to Bozeman, I said goodbye to Dan and then Meta and I went to run the errands for trip.  Our list included a new cast for her wrist (yes she’s going skiing with a broken … Continue reading →

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Day 12 Just go for a Walk

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Linda

We moved today from the Lake Condo down to Michelle and Brian’s in the meadows.  None of us were willing to battle the cold again so we opted to take our time and pack it up to make Bruce’s departure … Continue reading →

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