Last Sunday, we closed down Vail Mountain in style. A friend reprised last year’s brunch party that was such a big hit, we all donned costumes and toasted the end of the 2013-2014 season. A few other Colorado resorts will stay open a while longer, but once Vail and Beaver Creek are done for the season, I’m generally done as well. And so I close the book on another ski season – and it was a good one! Such a good one, in fact, that I deemed it worthy of an open thank-you letter.
Thank you, ski season…
For convincing me to spend so much time in the great outdoors this winter.
For giving me an excuse to count a Bloody Mary or a beer as part of an athletic activity.
And an excuse to dress up in silly outfits.
Thank you for humbling me in the bumps.
For making me feel like a hero on the groomers…
And the luckiest girl alive on powder days.
For giving me time to catch up with friends and bond with interesting strangers on the chairlift rides.
Thank you for the adrenaline rushes.
For reinvigorating days of solitude…
And fantastic days spent with friends.
Thank you for a truly excellent season! Now that I’ve paid my respects, I’m 100% ready to recharge with a quiet (ish) mud season and jump into summer as soon as the weather allows. Tell me about your fun summer plans!
