Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Park City, Utah (Tuesday 19 Feb)
Last night, my son Ray and his girlfriend, Anita, joined the Adventure in UT at Park City. Unlike Dan's and my motel room at Steamboat, we're staying in posh digs - a great condo with lots of space and TVs for each of us. Free busses pick us up and take us to any of the three ski resorts or downtown. We skied at Park City today - a new notch on my belt. Unfortunately, Dan has been coming down with something the last day or so and, after the first run today, decided to bag it and went back to the condo to rest. That left Ray, Anita, and I to find the best skiing at Park City without Dan's guidance.
As you can see from the slideshow, It was a blue sky and sun (sun glasses and sunscreen) day. The snow was pretty good everywhere but we had to find the north-facing slopes with trees to find the dry powder - and we did. Two of the areas were high and steep - the highest spots in the area - off Jupiter Peak, all XX. We explored them all morning and thru the early afternoon. Then we found some great Aspen Glades called Motherlode. You can see from the slideshow that we know how to have fun.
Ray and Anita made us an excellent vegetarian pasta dinner tonight, served with a really good Pino Noir. Tomorrow we'll get up early and drive to Alta to ski again with Cade, and his wife, Carol. At Park City, we're only eight miles from Alta, as a raven would fly over several peaks and two canyons, but to drive, we have to go through Immigrant Pass into Salt Lake City, drive down to Sandy (home of HBO's Big Love), then into Big Cottonwood Canyon, to the end - 40 miles.
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Sorry to hear about Dan. Hope he rebounds quickly. I'm really curious to hear what he decided to do about skis.
Looks like another great day. I love how different folks have been joining you along the way. Say hi to Cade for me.
Looks like you're right around the half way point now?
Ken and Dan,
Seeing as I'm an admin for your blog, I changed something that had been bugging me. I switched the time zone to Mountain time.
Best,
James
Hi James, I asked Dan what skis he got and all he could come up with was "some Rosignol skis". You have to understand that Dan doesn't believe that "equipment" makes the skier but apparently does need two edges on each ski.
James,
Becky's right. I don't put much importance on the ski (unlike you and Ken). What I got was Rossi Scratch - twin tipped. Not the best for icy conditions but then I don't like to ski when it's icy anyhow.
great week
Becky,
Thanks for the explanation; I sensed as much. I was hoping to cajole Dan into relaying the model to satisfy my curiosity.
Dan,
We're so close, but there are about a dozen Rossi Scratch models. Might you indulge me by letting me know which one you have? It could be something like the Scratch Brigade or Brigade Pro.
BTW, going with any of the Scratch line has boosted your street cred exponentially. I hope you're prepared to walk the walk :).
Best,
James
James,
I think my receipt says Scratch Bling or Bling Scratch. I don't see anything on the ski itself.
Dan
Just got news of your illness dad- hope you are feeling better today. I hear the flu is going around like crazy and that unfortunately you just have to wait it out. Give it some time...and feel better. love, sara
Hi Dan and Ken:
I finally got a chance to check out the Odyssey blog. It looks like a ton of fun. I can attest to the fact that James came back in a very good mood.
Dan,
I hope you are feeling better.
Steve M.
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