I’m a warm weather kind of gal…but my family isn’t. When winter failed to arrive in Chicago in December, we went looking for it in Utah.
Salt Lake was a bit balmy for their standards this time of year. Temps reached 55 one evening. I had no reason to complain. But being the snow experts they are, they had the snow making machines cranked up and spitting out snow for weeks before we arrived! The base was a measly 38″ or so, way down for the 200+ the previous year, but that didn’t stop us from sneaking in 3 good days of skiing. And a spa treatment, an Alpine Coaster ride and lots of good quality time with family. We were there hanging out with the in-laws – grandparents. There’s nothing more enjoyable than seeing your 14 and 10 yr old ski with their 70-something parents. They still ease down the mountain with such grace and style- pure love of the sport and mountains!
Back at home- after a spring-like 54 degree day last Wednesday- the snow came flying down and blanketed the ground with 4-6 inches in beautiful white just 24 hours later. Okay, I was bummed we weren’t going full force right into spring, but now that I’ve been out snowshoeing and shoveling, I’m glad winter arrived. Yes, I actually think I would miss the season if we just skipped over it completely. I know I’m not alone in stating at least winter will be short this year.
Gliding through the snow on my snowshoes and swinging my poles warmed me up quickly. Riley bounced along exploring and sniffing on the golf course. This dog is truly in love with the winter- nice a cool & snow to eat! I came back from a great outside, no-impact workout with a clear head feeling exhilarated! I’ll be back out there soon…
What do you love about winter?
