Need A Good Laugh? Stratton Snowcation 2011

If you need a good laugh after a long Monday, I highly recommend this video. Not only is it an awesome video, put together by my great and talented friend Casey, but it also shows an awesome wipeout and snow angels. 🙂

Enjoy! I’ll be back later tonight with the giveaway winner and more!

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A Beautiful Day of Skiing at Stratton Mountain

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We were blessed with a gorgeous day on the mountain yesterday! Everyone, ranging from those who spent their day on the top of the mountain enjoying moguls to me, who enjoyed a half day lesson and then a few afternoon runs on my own.

We were all out of the house by 9am, ready to take advantage of our time on the slopes! IMG_1494IMG_1493IMG_1492IMG_1495

Within minutes we had our rental gear in tow and were ready!

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Meet Debbie, my instructor for the morning!

IMG_0226I know my ability and knew that a half day lesson would be better than trying to explore the slopes on my own and fall constantly. I’ve only skied four times in my life and therefore still do not have the form and skills necessary to enjoy a day of skiing.

Debbie was the perfect instructor! She was patient, she had some great insight on my form and skills, and she made me laugh the entire time! One of her goals is to make sure that each student has an "instructional mantra" to remember while they are out on the slopes on their own.

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Even though I was limited to the lower slopes such as Tamarack, Daniel Webster, and Webster’s Way, I had a great time and perfected my form.

My mantra, by the end of the day, was "Butt, Core, Smile"

If I make sure to keep my butt lifted, core engaged, and smiling the run is 100% better! I mean really, as she said, it’s not like there is a toilet to sit down on when you’re skiing. :) The improved which she taught me yesterday meant that I’m barely sore today. A HUGE DIFFERENCE FROM LAST YEAR!

We took a quick lunch break to toast to a wonderful day on the slopes. Nothing tastes better than a cold beer mid-day!

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I spent the rest of the afternoon tending to my favorite skier. Unfortunately, he tweaked his knee on the moguls on his last run of the morning.

But, I still had time for an hour and a half on my own. It was so much fun, especially since I didn’t fall at all which meant I was nice and dry all day!

IMG_0239IMG_1524IMG_1523  Next up, making dinner for 17 people and pleasing everyone! ;)

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Rise and Shine Vermont

Rise and shine from snowy Vermont!

IMG_1484Everyone arrived safely last night during a two hour period. Within minutes of arriving, the wine and beer bottles were quickly opened. Three bottles of wine and a case of beer later, we all slept very well!

IMG_1486The views are gorgeous this morning but we’re a little scared of the snow and cold!

IMG_1478IMG_1483The bloggers are in action this morning in our breakfast nook as everyone else makes breakfast. This morning is fend for yourself morning using the bagels, bread, granola, Puffins, yogurt, and fruit we all brought!

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I put together a huge yogurt bowl to fuel me through the day. IMG_1488  I’ll give you all a quick tour of the home and then I’m off to layer up for skiing!

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