Let it snow, let it snow…
We’re getting ready for our annual ski trip, leaving in less than three weeks. We didn’t go last year due to my hip replacement surgery, so I’m bound to be a bit rusty. I only started learning to ski about 15 years ago when mon mari and I started dating and he invited me along on the family ski vacation. Since, I’ve skied for one week a year, 10 years out of the last 15. I’m not a daring skier; I love nothing more than to just cruise down the green runs (preferably immediately after they’ve been groomed…I call it “skiing the corduroy”) and enjoy the scenery. The great thing about Beaver Creek is that a bunch of the green runs are on the top of the mountain, so even we beginning-intermediate skiers can get the panoramic views. Skiing is a very zen thing for me, one of the few activities that really pulls me into the present moment and holds me there.
They also have an excellent adaptive ski program (for students with both physical and cognitive challenges) and a few years ago we found a great instructor who really “gets” our son, and had him skiing on his own by the second day out. To us, this was nothing short of a miracle. Now, he looks forward to “skiing with Yak!”
I received my annual Gorsuch catalog a few weeks ago. In addition to a level of skiwear I can only dream of, Gorsuch also features the kind of aprés-ski items I refer to as Alpine Kitsch PÖrn.
Tirol jacket, $1,898.
Kitzbuhel Hirsch boot, $998.
Voss sweater, $418.
Needless to say, we window shop only.
And speaking of Alpine kitsch, no trip to the Vail area would be complete without a visit to the Alpenrose, for lunch and to get sappy happy on the Jaeger tea (I don’t know what’s in it, but it’s hot, it’s alcoholic and it cures the common cold). Otherwise, we’re planning to keep costs down this year, which means forgoing a few fancy meals in favor of eating in most nights. Fortunately I make a mean turkey spaghetti.
The Beaver Creek poster at the top is from Christopher & Co., in nearby Edwards, Colorado. We always try to schedule a couple hours there to ogle the fabulous vintage travel posters.
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The green jacket is beautiful. Hope you have a wonderful time. I have never skied. I think I am more of a stay in the chalet by the fire with a drink kind of girl :-).
Oooh I’m so jealous. I’d love a ski trip to Beaver Creek and a shopping spree at Goresuch.
I love the all trocken lodenish stuff…but why is it so expensive?
I love all that stuff. For vintage posters, check out Art.com, but do go there from Goldivas website! http://www.goldivas.com/articles/article.aspx?id=51. You can search by color, genre, etc. I was the financial Controller of the original art.com, founded in 1997. Needless to say, I took advantage of the employee discount & have loads of framed art!
Skiing is so not for me. I’m a beach person! Hope you have fun, though.
Fear of falling and dislike of being cold mean that I’m never going to be a keen skier, although I did used to enjoy cross-country (provided it was in a spot where skiing happened from the door and where there were plenty of non/apres-ski activities — Montebello in Quebec comes to mind). But I love the window-shopping — thanks for sharing! And how great that you can have a holiday that so satisfactorily includes your son and his special needs — that must contribute hugely to your own skiing zen. Have a great time.
Skiing looks so fun… alas Miss J has never learned. Have some ski-fun for her, will you Deja?
I thought you might like this quote from Carmel Snow, legendary editor of Harper’s Bazaar. “Elegance is good taste, plus a dash of daring”.
Janet
Vous faites du ski Pseu?…. chouette ! Bonne vacance!
Orane
That jacket is enough to make me want to take up skiing or at least sit by the fire with Julianne. We’ll keep the fire going for you while you are out skiing!;-)
Have a fantastic time!!
I didn’t realize there was a marketplace here; what a fabulous idea. I’ve taken on the “rule” that every time I buy something I give an equivalent something away from my closet. I hadn’t thought about finding a way to offer things at a good price online; what a grand idea. Bravo!
Ski safely!!!! We’ve had a lot of problems in British Columbia with avalanches this year because folks continue to insist on skiing beyond the resort trails. Hope you won’t.
Oh, I could happily live in Gorsuch! Would welcome any ideas on how to do the look for less. Deja pseu, hope all three of you have fun, fun, fun in CO!
Enjoy the fresh air! Get the recipe for the Jaerger tea–I am assuming it contains Jaegermeister. I bet that packs a punch indeed!
I’ve been to Beaver Creek in high summer and it is BeeYooTiFull! I love the town’s subtitle, “Not Exactly Roughing It.” Have you been in that gorgeous art glass gallery? Our friends (where we stayed) have a few amazing pieces from there.
Those wineglasses…Too bad they’re so pricey!
I love them. They look a lot like a cordial set a friend’s mom had back in the ’70s. The dad was career military and they’d spent several years in Germany.
Julianne – isn’t it gorgeous, though? I love my green. After a few days of skiing, the fire and the drink start to sound pretty good to me too.
LBR – the great thing about that jacket is that it’s for *aprés* ski! So you don’t have to ski at all to wear it. You can just tell everyone you’re taking a break after wearing yourself out on all the double black diamonds…
Belle – well, I’m afraid this year our shopping will be limited to groceries for the week. But it’s always fun to wander around Gorsuch!
Daffodil Planter – I’ve begun researching that look for less. Not easy, but I’ve found a few things and will post soon.
Karen – surprisingly, no Jaegermester! (did you see the recipe?)
Tessa Scoffs – oh yes, I love that gallery. It’s called Pismo. Mon mari bought me some earrings there one year.
Rita – I’ll definitely check that out; thanks for the tip!
WendyB – thanks, we will!
Materfamilias – yes, the fact that our not-so-little-anymore guy is able to participate in and really enjoy the activities keeps us going back. It’s done wonders for his confidence.
Miss Janey – at first, it really wasn’t fun for me, but I was determined to learn. Now it’s usually fun, sometimes challenging, but I always want to go back.
Janet – love that quote, so true! Thanks for sharing it.
Orane – je fais du ski, un peu. Ça depends qui regardes…
SaralehB – no worries, we stay on the established trails. As I said, I’m not a daring skiier; I like it easy.
Nancy – I know, aren’t they gorgeous? I love colored stemware.
I loved the Alpenrose!!!