Mar 13, 2010

Tubing at Copper Mountain

Totally Fun!

By Lisa T. Bergren

Okay, this seemed a little gimicky to me, but my kids were excited to try tubing at the Coca Cola Tubing Hill, and I figured we should give it a whirl. And it was totally worth it. If you reserve your space and time online, in advance, you can save a few bucks, and you get more than enough runs in your hour allotment. Arrive half an hour before your reserved time so you can sign waivers inside at Guest Services (building right in front of you when you hop off the bus). Continue reading

Mar 13, 2010

Copper Mountain, Colorado

Condo rental perfection!

By Lisa T. Bergren

It’d been years since we skied Copper Mountain. When my girls were young, we popped them into Copper’s ski school—at the time, one of the ten best in the country—and had a blast under blue skies and amidst spring temps. Now that I’m an adult, I don’t willingly do frigid cold skiing; I’m a fair weather skier girl who favors blue slopes to black. I’m out to enjoy the day–not conquer much of anything. Continue reading

Mar 13, 2010

Ski or Curl Up with a Good Book? Hmmm…

A Mom’s Meditation on the Sport

By Lisa T. Bergren

I open one eye to glance at the clock, catch a glimpse of blue sky and stifle a groan. No excuses. I shut my eye, shoring up for what’s ahead. I should be happy for this day, grateful. A million other mamas would gladly be in my shoes, ensconced in a ski condo along the slopes of a Colorado resort. But frankly, I’d rather pull the covers over my head, sleep another hour, then settle into the comfy living room chair with a cup of java and a good book. Continue reading