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This is our ‘Village Report’ because we couldn’t go skiing – the weather was crazy at Snowshoe village in West Virginia. As you can see, the wind was howling (not unusual for Snowshoe) and raining. The good news is that the wind and rain left overnight and allowed us a good day of skiing on Tuesday, December 19th.
Celebrating another birthday, Kim and I returned to Snowshoe Ski Resort in West Virginia. Our journey began with the memory of our first ski trip three years ago, marking my 50th birthday. This year, we faced mixed weather conditions, from disappointing rain to exhilarating snowfall. Despite the weather’s caprice, we relished a memorable birthday dinner at 10 Prime. The promise of fresh snow reinvigorated our spirits, leading us to enjoy the less crowded slopes of Silvercreek. The trip was a mix of challenging weather and joyful skiing, perfectly embodying the unpredictable yet rewarding nature of winter sports.
Embark on our snowy adventure at Snowshoe Ski Resort. This vlog captures our second visit of the season, filled with the thrill of skiing and serene winter landscapes. We start by picking up Kim’s new skis at Snowcreek Mountain Sports, warming up with night skiing. Despite mixed forecasts, we find joy in the simple things – from ice cream treats to fresh, fluffy snow at Silvercreek. Experience with us the excitement of discovering perfect ski conditions and the anticipation of more snowy escapades. It’s a glimpse into the joys of winter sports and the beauty of Snowshoe’s slopes.
Kim surprised me with a trip to Fricso, Colorado over Labor Day weekend 2023. We took the gravel bikes with us on this trip and were looking for a good gravel rides. I wanted to visit Estes Park (also knowns at the Rocky Mountain National Park) and we found a gravel ride review for Old Falls River Road.
The reviews said it was a challenging but beautiful ride. We watched a Youtube video review and decided, why not, let’s do it.
We drove down to Estes Park and as usual, ended up with a later start than planned. That seems to be our MO these days.
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Kim and I finished the Cougar Ridge Hike and then left Minturn for Leadville and spent an hour or so visiting Leadville. It was so cool to visit a place I’ve heard about for ever – well, since the Leadville 100 started. The City of Leadville is a statutory city that is the county seat,…
Kim and I finally made it to Snowshoe for the first time in 2023. Snowshoe has been extremely unlucky this season and has basically had zero snowfall. The Snowshoe snow making team has done a great job and are fighting unfavorably warm weather and rain. It seems they get a good week only to be followed up by more warm weather and rain. Hope you enjoy a little fun from Snowshoe.
Kim and I finally found time to take a ski trip out west. We’ve been trying to get to either Utah or Colorado for two seasons. We typically do most of our skiing at Snowshoe in West Virginia but they’ve had a horrible year. I think they may have gotten 20 inches total this year.