Come for Adventure. Stay for the Ride!
A couple of weeks ago my husband Danny and I drove up to the Mount Grays and Torreys trailhead. My SUV wound up the steep dirt road so slow a granny with a walker could have passed us at times. While struggling over rocks and pot holes in the comfort of my Toyota Highlander, I... Continue Reading →
After 7 weeks of sitting home recuperating after surgery, I was ready for adventure. My husband, Danny, went skiing with work buddies, so I decided to drive up Friday night and meet him in the mountains. We have a home on Baldy Mountain just above the town of Breckenridge opposite the ski resort. I just... Continue Reading →
Colorado is an extraordinary state with lots of opportunities for adventure. It's no fun if you're not prepared. Here are my top travel tips for high altitude, weather, and what to pack to make your vacation the best ever! If you’re like me, you take time to prepare for a trip. I check the weather... Continue Reading →
Forcing yourself out of your comfort zone can bring about personal growth and build confidence. It can be scary. You may become hesitant and cautious. There's a point in the process when there's no turning back. The last few steps are the hardest. That's what separates the winners from the losers. Reaching your goal feels just like... Continue Reading →
After my big adventure, I had to take Danny snowshoeing. Roxy raced ahead. Danny followed my lead down to the Sally Barber Road. Once we hit the mining trail, we cruised on the hard-packed snow. We ran into a runner who suggested trekking to the mine or looping around by taking Nightmare on Bald Mountain... Continue Reading →
Last week, my breast reconstruction doctor joined my radiologist in giving me the thumb's up. I had been told I had no restrictions over the phone, but this appointment made it official. I won't see either of them until next summer. Yeah baby. It's all good! I just have to take a Tamoxifen pill every... Continue Reading →
Although Colorado has only been nicked by the Polar Vortex, it has been a record year for snow in Breckenridge. This has created deep powder conditions. I am under doctor's orders not to fall, so it's groomed runs for me. The snow is like soft vanilla ice cream. Since the beginning of the year, 249... Continue Reading →
After exploring Breckenridge's breathtaking Ice Castle, I searched for the artist behind this magical place. I contacted Brent Christensen, the founder of Ice Castles, who also built them in New Hampshire and Utah this winter. Take it away Brent! "I'm the artist and designer of the layout at each of our three locations, but I... Continue Reading →
While growing up in Wisconsin, I had many opportunities to carve snow caves out of the snowy embankment at the entrance to our driveway. In leaner years, my sister and I built roofless forts to protect us from snowball missiles. Many years later, I watched James Bond's Die Another Day and fell in love with... Continue Reading →
