Whew.
I don’t know if I mentioned this before, but this past week was the opening of our company for the season. What does this mean? Back to work for Heather!
I know, whining about returning to work after three months off is most definitely classified as a first world problem, but there you have it! There are zillions of benefits of managing a family business and I frequently rave about them, but this week reminded me of how tough it can be too. Although it’s still slow season for a few more weeks, there is a lot of behind-the-scenes stuff that we have needed to take care of, and I have found myself exhausted every single night this week. I even bailed on a rock climbing date with a friend last night because I was too darn tired! Who am I?!
Whining aside, I’m pretty psyched for this weekend. Why do you ask? Because I am taking an avalanche course! Over Thanksgiving, Will and I signed up for an Avalanche 1 course with a local company called Apex Ex. I’ve dabbled in backcountry skiing over the past few years, but had never taken a course because I didn’t own the ski gear that would lead to me riding hard in the backcountry. However, Will obviously knew what he was getting me for Christmas (ahem! these beautiful skis!), so we signed up for the course when we saw this insane Groupon. Instead of the regularly priced $299 course, we got it for $125 each. Score!
We rented a cabin up at the YMCA camp in Estes Park. As bizarre as that may sound, it totally strikes a sentimental cord with me. My parents used to rent a cabin up there and my family would spend weekends in Estes when I was a kid. We’d go hiking, ice skating, and exploring, and some of my favorite memories are from these cabins. As soon as I read that the av course took place in Rocky Mountain National Park, I knew we had to book a cabin at the YMCA. It’s located right outside of the entrance and it’s totally going to bring me down memory lane!
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Before I forget, the winner of the Albion Fit long sleeved top is Kayla from KPLovingIt!
I actually know Kayla in real life—I met her and her husband at a mutual friend’s wedding a few years ago, and she even came on our hut trip this year! Kayla, shoot me an email with your address and size, por favor 🙂
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Have you ever taken an av course?
Do you have favorite places that you love to re-visit even though they may not be the nicest?
Plans for the weekend?
19 Comments
boo for back to work, ha truly a first world problem. I whine when I have to work more than three days a week. so rough
Love the pretty flower picture!
Ha, I know 🙂 The first week back is always the toughest because I am so out of the habit! Not a bad problem to have!
As always, have a blast this weekend. Can’t wait to hear all about it because knowing you, there will be a story. There’s ALWAYS a story =)
Story is already forming: Denver is looking at a foot of snow tomorrow. Estes Park is looking at 7″ tonight and another foot tomorrow. So yup, I’ll be taking the class in a full-scale blizzard!
NO FLIPPING WAY!! I can’t believe I actually won something! This never happens. Like NEVER! I am so excited.
Sorry you have to go back to work, but I know you had a blast on your break!
I’m jealous that you’ll be staying in a cabin at Estes Park! I love it there. So pretty.
Email me your info, woman!
I don’t really know what an avalanche course is but like everything you do it sounds super exciting. Work is just the worst, I think we can all get behind that sentiment. This weekend I’ll be running a marathon!
I wish my life was as exciting as you think it is 🙂 An av course teaches you the science about snow so that you can safely ski or travel in the backcountry without killing your self in an avalanche. It’s truly critical if you’re going to do any winter backcountry travel.
I’m back again. To tell you how excited I am about winning something! Was this rigged?!? I’ve only won something one time in my entire life and it was a stupid umbrella from work that had the hospital logo written all over it.
Haha, this made me laugh! Not rigged 🙂 I used random.org. But I love how you think it was rigged even though it’s the first contest you’ve ever won from me!
Have fun this weekend and can’t wait to hear about your course. This weekend – bowling birthday party for my son. I know you’re jealous 🙂
I don’t know– bowling is pretty flipping fun!
Those flowers are so pretty… I am excited about Spring, too.
Congrats to your winner.
Seriously, you do the coolest things! I love your sense of adventure.
I live in Fort Collins and I haven’t seen any bulbs yet and we sure didn’t get much snow! Sometimes the predictions are off! Have a great weekend and I enjoy your blog.
Pam
Thanks, Pam! Glad you like it 🙂
Can’t wait to hear all about the course. My grandmother was just talking about Estes Park yesterday, and how beautiful it is. It’s a part of the state I’ve never been to so I think I need to remedy that!
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Good luck with your avalanche course!