31 December, 2010

Aspen: A Skier's Delight

Thanks for the guest post by Jo Levy

Our family enjoys skiing as a way to exercise while also spending quality time together. One of our favorite places to ski is in Aspen, Colorado. We have stayed at a number of resorts in this city and love the casual, relaxed atmosphere of the town. Nestled between Smuggler Mountain and Aspen Mountain, the town is a skier's delight.

Once a year, my oldest son meets us and his two younger siblings for a weeklong retreat in Aspen. We usually visit in February when the conditions are perfect for skiing. Though we have stayed at rental condominiums in the past, our family prefers to stay at a resort because of convenient access to restaurants and the slopes. The price is often slightly higher, but we truly enjoy meeting new people and families at the ski lodges.

Preparing for our annual ski trip involves making sure we have brought all the ski equipment we need. Since our family drives to Aspen, innovative packing methods are a must. We usually tie large equipment, like skis, to the top of our car. After setting our home security alarm from http://www.Allhomesecurity.com/_ and asking our neighbors to feed our cats, we are off for a fun week of skiing in Aspen.

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