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12 Days of Xmas – Day 9: “Double Diamonds”

After yesterday’s snowfall we finally had real double diamond runs, moguls, powder and all the trappings of skiing in Colorado. We must have covered a dozen mogul runs and my legs sure feel it. We also went for a little … Continue reading

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12 Days of Xmas – Day 8: “Mogul”

The snow finally started in Vail Valley and by afternoon the resort started opening up their double diamond sections. What a welcome change from the morning ice-skiing to the afternoon powder, albeit with some vegetation still sticking out in the … Continue reading

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12 Days of Xmas – Day 7: “Ice”

East Coast skiing at West Coast prices… so far that sums up the experience in Colorado and as I heard also in Utah. At least we have more snow than Europe judging from the endless stream of European tourists showing … Continue reading

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12 Days of Xmas – Day 6: “Beaver”

Our first day of skiing/snowboarding on Beaver Creek was fun and also a lot of work as the air was thin, the snow icy and we were all tired from yesterday’s trip. With EpicMix built into the ski passes, we … Continue reading

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12 Days of Xmas – Day 3: “Danielle”

On today’s business trip to Washington I was again guest at Danielle Dionne’s box at Crossfit Balance. This gym has the best city location of all CF gyms a few blocks away from the White House. The members are fun … Continue reading

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