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Recreation

Recreation

A future Olympian?

I love the Olympics, especially the winter Olympics.  When the Olympics are on television, do not bother me.  The only thing better than watching greatness, is seeking to be great.  Being a winter sports enthusiast, it’s amazing to immerse myself in two weeks watching the best of the best compete. …

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Sharing the trails in winter

Working in Lake Tahoe for four winters for a cross-country ski touring center, I’m well aware how difficult it can be for these types of centers to make money.  Downhill skiing is by far the more glamorous sport, both in terms of its top athletes and the amount of money…

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Recreation Weather/Climate

Christmas Pow

It’s 4:30 a.m.  So says the alarm clock in big red numbers at our motel room.  But the dogs don’t care.  All they know is they want to go outside.  Simon is old and has trouble holding his urine and I don’t want him to have an accident, so I…

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Recreation Weather/Climate

Asphalt Patrol

If it’s winter, and there’s snow, there’s nothing I love more than sliding on it on a pair of skis.  Whether it’s flying down the slopes at Winter Park or Eldora, or gliding through the trees at Brainard Lake, skiing is something I look forward to all year.  Just the…

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