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February 02-08, 2014
Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Ski Trip |
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Coordinators: Patty Fitzgerald & Karen Holmquist |
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Photos by: Patty Fitzgerald, Karen Holmquist & Nancy Sand | ||||
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| Barb K, Manfred D, Pam A & Karen H |
Lee, Karen, Nancy, Barb and Pam with The Father of Skiing in Colorado |
Nancy S, Jerry S, Ken & Liz S, Claire K | ||
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| Gus B, Nancy K, Patty F & John S | Dan R, John S & Ed M | Patty F and John S | ||
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| Sleigh Ride Dinner | Sleigh Ride Meal | Patty, Karen, Nancy with Amarillo Texas Fire Fighter | ||
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| Paul, Nancy, Mike, Susan, Rick, Joy, Dan, Fred at the BBQ Dinner | Western BBQ Dinner | Ken, Liz, Jim, Lee, Manfred, Marianne, Scott at the BBQ Dinner | ||
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| Western BBQ Dancing Lee and Karen | Patty and John Western Dancing | Iowa Jan and Fred Country Dancing | ||
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| Claire and Jerry Country Dancing | Line Dancing | Winter Wonderland | ||
| “Let
it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!” And it did, and it did, and
it did! Instead of calling Steamboat “Ski-Town USA”, it should be
called “Snow-Town USA.” Arriving on Sunday with sunny, beautiful blue skies, it was a scenic drive to Steamboat Springs via Rabbit Ears Pass. After settling in the condos, we enjoyed a pizza party while watching the lopsided Super Bowl game. Can you believe that it was played over and over on local TV? Wasn’t once more than enough? Skiing the next two days proved difficult with the constant snowfall. Unfortuantely, we had three injuries due to the large amount of snow. “Be careful what you wish for.” We wish for snow, and when we get it, “ouch!” The term “Rubber Legs” was said more than once. Although, it didn’t prevent Bob Higgins, MaryAnn Schwebel, and Tom Roberts from hitting the mogul runs. The Ore House served us a delicious group dinner on Tuesday night. Everyone enjoyed getting together for the meal. Skiing Wednesday was a “Slice of Heaven, with those beautiful blue skies and groomed runs. Some of us ventured “into the woods” on the backside, fresh and knee deep powder. That evening was the beginning of the Steamboat Winter Carnival. Amateur ski jumping could be seen right in town at the Howelsen ski area. Carl Howelsen, is the “Father of Skiing in Colorado.” He immigrated to the US from Norway as the “flying man” and thrilled spectators with “ski sailing” in the Barnum and Bailey Circus. This year’s Olympic flag bearer, Todd Lodwick hails from Steamboat Springs. Some of us snowshoed the trails in that park. Many of our group gathered at a local establishment to watch the ski jumping, and partake in happy hour libations, but “what happens in Steamboat, stays in Steamboat.” They met some Fire Fighters from Amarillo, Texas. Gus Bjorklund and Patty Fitzgerald made them honorary ULLRs. They gave us Fire Department T-Shirts. Thursday was another challenging day of skiing. That evening was an optional sleigh ride dinner at Haymaker Golf Course. We were pulled through the course by a pair of majestic Belgian Blonde horses, “the boys,” who were a bit frisky and gave the driver a little trouble. The three course meal that followed was fabulous. Friday was another snowy day on the mountain. It did quit snowing in time for our ride up the gondola for a Western BBQ and dancing. True to ULLR tradition, we closed up the dancing, and were the last ones down the mountain! Luckily, the weather cooperated on Saturday, and we were able to arrive at the Denver Airport in plenty of time for our flight home. A big Thank You to all the participants of the Steamboat Trip! Patty Fitzgerald and Karen Holmquist |
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