Ski Town USA

Denver, Colorado

After a long travel day all you want to do is get to your room, well that was the fun part.  It probably took us all about an hour or more just to get to our rooms since there was only one elevator in the hotel and well were all on the same side.  I would have hated to see what it would have been like if we were all checking in at the same time and didn’t already have half of the group check in days in advance.

Anyhow, we all made it and wow it was chilly!  There was even snow on the ground, which was a good sign since we were off to ski bright and early the next morning. 

And just like that we were off to the Keystone Ski Resort and wow we were in for some really large mountains!  Colorado definitely didn’t disappoint and truly showed us why it is the number one spot to go skiing and snowboarding.  It had absolutely beautiful views where you could see snow covered mountains tops in the distance to pine trees dusted with snow, to the frozen lakes in the glimmering rays of sun. 

We were all definitely spoiled here and me especially since it was only my second time skiing!  The bar was set really high and I’m not sure that much else will top this; from the mountains themselves, the powder-like snow, and the views!  It was a shame that the day had to end and we had to head back, but not without stopping at Biker Jack’s first.

It may sound strange, but what was even stranger were the hot dog combinations and milkshakes that you found inside.  From the reindeer to the pheasant to the bison to cream cheese and onions on them, but one thing was certain, they were sure yummy and filled our hungry tummies. 

It was a long day, but worth it in the end spending it in the mile high city.  I now have a renewed respect for ski and snowboard athletes especially those moguls: and all those that travel and move to Colorado to train.  It surely is an endurance test and we had one as well with a nine-pack at this altitude.  However, there were a few things that kept us all going.  Not only was I able to see a friendly face all the way out here, but it was the start of Secret Santa as well!  Plus, there was the traditional Christmas music playing in the make-up rooms, but this year we even have our very own Elf on the Shelf; Pip!  We were bringing in the holiday spirit right; all before we left the cold weather and headed to warm, fancy, bright, star-studded streets of Los Angeles, California.