Category Archives: Sports
What Doesn’t Kill You… Helicopter Skiing in Canada
In the shelter of a Quonset hut in Kootenay, British Columbia, our guide John instructed my husband Danny, myself and 8 others on the fundamentals of helicopter skiing and how to stay alive over the next three days. I had … Continue reading
A Second Chance for a First Impression at Winter X Games
When I heard that Winter X Games would be held again in Aspen, Colorado I thought, “I missed the Dew Tour this year in Breckenridge. I could get a second chance at redeeming myself.” I cringed at the memory of the last … Continue reading
Defying Temptation – 100 Word Flash Fiction
Jason veered off the narrow path through the frozen forest while calculating the many risks involved. Fresh air cleared his aching head. “I can do it.”
Back on the Boards!
Come along with me for the first run of the season! My husband Danny and I hit the slopes at Arapahoe Basin last Sunday. It was another one of the 300 sunny days in Colorado! Arapahoe Basin first opened with … Continue reading
Prevent Beer Belly Fat – Watch Sports this Way!
My husband Danny had been on the edge of his seat for hours. “Get him! Get him! Ohhh…” First he watched the CU Football team go down in flames against Stanford 7-48. Later he watched the Avalanche season opener. Surely … Continue reading
High Mountain Adventure – A Photo Essay
The clear blue skies over the grand vista beckoned to us Saturday afternoon in Breckenridge. We decided to risk it and break rule #1: Never go out hiking in the mountains past noon. Thunderstorms tend to gather and lightning is deadly. Even with intense … Continue reading
Sit on It and Spin!
Haystack in a view from my neighborhood Earlier this summer, I teetered on top of a step-ladder and reached above my head to unhook my dusty road bike from a hook on the ceiling. Strong impulsive tendencies still course through … Continue reading
