This past weekend, I went up to Snow Mountain Ranch for some high-quality mountain fun. Real Chicks--a women's outdoor adventure group from Omaha--let me and Michelle tag along for their first out-of-state excursion.
Sunday morning we had our own personal "Winter Survival" course, taught by one of the YMCA guides. We learned how to build snow caves, dig snow trenches, and go sledding on shovels (very important). Said shovels are also useful for snow baseball. Then we were off for the sledding hill, complete with girly screams, wipeouts, and Flat Stanley rock climbing.
After "clean out the fridge" lunch, we were off for the "Intermediate Snowshoe" hike in RMNP. Our 64-year-old guide had blazed the trail for us the day before, and so we galavanted all over the mountain near Grand Lake, also complete with girly screams, wipeouts, and Flat Stanley.
Dinner in Grand Lake was well-earned, and a great end to a great day. We sampled some of the Grand Lake Brewery ales (yes, it was called "Wooly Booger"), the best chili fries I've ever had, and made our own red carpet commentary to the Oscars.
Thanks, Chicks, for letting us crash your party. What a wonderful day to enjoy Colorado! Now I just have to recover in time for the Running of the Green next weekend.
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