Tag: Skiing
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Settling In on a Small Rollercoaster – Santa Fe, NM
This post is a bit more personal. It’s not particularly easy to share, but it’s an essential part of our story. As time has passed, the pain and embarrassment have faded to a distant memory of the tribulations that come with transition. Back in Santa Fe, Maggie and I were settling in to our casita,…
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‘Twas the Skison – for Backcountry
After our South American summer vacation, Maggie and I were in Colorado, thrust back into the heart of winter. Attempting to save a little money, and knowing that we would be spending a good chunk of time abroad, we decided to forgo ski passes for the 22-23 season and devote more time to backcountry skiing.…
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Road Trippin’ Part 2
As much fun as it was with the big group, it was time for us to take the reigns on our own adventure. Maggie and I split off from the big crew while the rest made their way back to Santa Fe. My sister, Jena, and brother in law, Chris, run a cattle ranch 45…
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Road Trippin’ Part 1
After many months of planning and anticipation, Maggie and I embarked on a rambunctious road trip with 11 friends from New Mexico. In search of better snow, we did the reverse snow bird migration to Big Sky Montana. Spoiler: the snow wasn’t any better… but the trip was a blast! With the car loaded up…
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‘Tis the Skison
What a simple joy, sliding on snow. One of the few activities where adults get to “play,” yipping and hollering, grinning ear to ear all the way down the mountain. All thanks to that magical fairy dust that falls from the sky every winter. Today, it’s easy to take alpine skiing for granted. There are…
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