Today’s skiing adventure is brought to you courtesy of Keystone Mountain where a good trail is only a Snow Cat Ride away. π
Oh yeah, I did that… but first let me start from the beginning.
This morning my Dad made pancakes for breakfast this morning. I attempted to make them at first, but let me tell you there is a reason why I always pull the waffle iron out instead… I am an AWFUL pancake maker. The one I tried was too lumpy and too big, so Dad took over after he had a good chuckle.
I had 5 of his perfect pancakes and topped them with an apple I had chopped and heated up with a little bit of Light Syrup.
We packed up the mini van and traveled to another one of my favorite mountains, Keystone.
I love the early morning gondola ride up.
We started out the morning getting lost in the trees where I decided to challenge a tree with a fight and lost miserably. I was left bruised and sore.
I like to call it my badge of honor. π
I worked up quite a sweat recovering and treated myself to a Chocolate Brownie Z-Bar on the chair lift ride back up.
We met my Mom and Aunt on the top of the mountain for lunch where I was set loose on the salad bar. I was starving at this point and just threw everything on my plate.
I will not even begin to recap what was on this plate, but just imagine everything possible on a salad bar and I grabbed a little bit of each. I ended up being a 2.53 lb salad and I ate about 75% of it and let my Dad finish the rest. I had poured some Blue Cheese dressing in a little bowl for fork dipping, but didn’t even needed. I may have dipped my fork in the dressing two or three times tops.
I also had a couple of Fries from the community Fry Plate in the middle of the table.
After lunch we decided to get ourselves into a little bit of trouble and took the last ride of the Snow Cat to the top.
I was one of two girls out of the group of fifteen who were making their way up.
The views were breath taking. We had a clear shot of Breckenridge across the mountain.
I managed to survive this adventure bruise free, thank you very much.
Around 2:30 my Dad decided it was a good time to enjoy the lounge chairs at the bottom of a chair lift and have a beer. I loved this idea, in fact I encouraged it. π
Unfortunately the beer selection was kind of blah, but I settled on a Heiniken.
I only had a few more runs left in me after this and I was done. I ditched my Dad and Twin Bro and headed to the bottom of the mountain where my Mom and Aunt had already called it a day. They were sitting outside at the cutest little cafe in Keystone Village called The Spoon.
They were enjoying some Alaskan Brews, but I had already had my fill of beer for the day and settled with a Hot Peppermint Tea. I also ordered a Hummus Platter for the table.
I had about 1/3 of this tasty plate. I especially enjoyed the tomato and hummus together, I will have to remember that combination for the future.
Leek Soup was the plan for dinner tonight. I was a little hesitant because of how heavy the soup can be so I got a little inventive with my serving and did a twist on the traditional bread bowl.
I cut an acorn squash in half and roasted it in the oven at 420 degrees for 20 minutes. I used the acorn squash as the bowl for the leek soup. It was a wonderful idea and really, really tasty!
I had a Biscuit on the side. π
For dessert we headed in town to a busy Crepe Stand, Melissa suggested.
My Dad, Twin Bro and I ordered the Strawberry Nutella Crepe to split between the three of us.
It was a bit of a wait, but well worth it. YUMMY!
I stood in the middle of the three of us and this is how the bites went… Twin Bro, Me, Dad, Me, Twin Bro, Me…. I think you get the picture π I ended up with a few extra bites.
Tomorrow is our last day of skiing and I am contemplating making it a half day. I have had a blast, but I feel like it has been non stop on the go since we’ve been here and I just need a couple of hours to myself. I am sad to leave Colorado, but there really is no place like home. π
Oh and I forgot to mention the wonderful Ashley from Daily Goods is a baker for the bake sale as well! There are just so many of them, I knew one was going to be accidentally left off. But I promise you won’t forget Ashley’s baked good when its time to buy. Her goods are looking mouth water delish!
that is one of the most amazing photos I have ever seen. I have never skied in actually good conditions. I am a north east skier, give me ice and slush and I don’t know what I am missing…until your blog came along.
I love the tomato and hummus combo!
Great idea with the acorn squash!
Great looking soup!
In college, there was a vegetarian station at the food court and sometimes they sold grilled hummus and tomato sandwiches…so good! Kinda like grilled cheese but healther.
I love your mom’s braids and your crepe.
Is that your leg with the bruises. It took me awhile to figure it out.
Whoah, buscuits are one of my favorite things ever. I added you to my blogroll, I hope you don’t mind! π http://snackface.wordpress.com/
I LOVE that acorn squash and soup idea. Thank you a bajillion times for posting that! Mmmm!
I hate the wait for crΓͺpes, but they are sooooo worth it!
I so want that crepe – looks awesome!
Yeah, I had the same question as Heather: what body part is that?!?
Thanks for the kind words on your Meet the Bakers post!
I have been soo jealous of you all week! And it continues!
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Have fun!!
Did you know yesterday was nutella day? Perfect your crepe!
I can never have nutella so I think I am going to try making my own crepes and putting the dark chocolate dreams PB on it. yummm!
Breakfast looks amazing, I need to make pancakes.
Ooo and that salad! I’ve been craving salads lately and almost 3 lbs!? WOW.
Need that crepe!!!
AMAZING!! Hang in there with the soreness though!!
Wow, those photos are so beautiful! As is the crepe π
yay for marvelous adventures! sounds like you’re having a freak’n blast! can’t wait till you get back and for this weekend!!!!! yayyyyy for bdays!!!
That crepe is insane! Your trip just keeps amazing me! All of your pictures are phenomenal!!!
owww the daily spoon looks like my kind of restaurant yum! Love the beer while on the slopes! Enjoy your day!
yum!!! you look like youre having a blast!!! soo lucky!!!
i’m jealous of your nutella crepes – ever since we had them on on our honeymoon my husband has been pestering me to make crepes – I’ve never even made a crepe before?!! I did get him some nutella so he’ll have to settle for nutella toast for now – i’m such a mean wifey!
nice “badge of honor” I would be very proud! haha.
Awesome eats as well, all of those restaurants looks really cool!
Hope your enjoying your vaca! <3
I love nutella! That crepe sounds amazing!
omg. I’m. so. jealous. You know why. Enough said. Leave some snow for me-I’m going Sunday to Copper!
I love you creativity of using the squash as a soup bowl! I sounds really good too!
I can also see why you got a few extra bites of the crepe too! It sounds amazing!
Oh my gosh, what an awesome time!! And yes, those pancakes are amazing!
That hummus platter looks sooo good! Glad you’re having fun!!!
Sarah
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That crepe looks amazing! Yay for you and the extra bites!! π
acorn squash as a breadbowl… BRILLIANT! π
p.s. yowza bruise!!
Great idea with the acorn squash bowl! That nutella crepe sounds amazing!
the crepe sounds sooooo yummy! the views out there are just so beautiful…cant get over it.
Heh, you have nutella on world nutella day and I bet you didn’t even know it π
Tomato + hummus = yum!
That crepe….WOAH! Massive yumminess, I bet!
What a week!!! The view from the top looking at Breck is beautiful!!!
Glad you’re still feeling good after the bruise. I’m sure the crepe made it feel much better! π
Oh and do NOT feel bad about the ticket! I had a wonderful time at dinner with you guys and am so happy that it worked out! I was just a zombie on the raod b/c I’m an old lady that goes to bed reeeally early.
Have a safe trip home tomorrow!
Kaneil, balanceisbest
Oh my gosh! I cannot wait to go to Keystone! The view, and the food around there… that crepe and hummus dish look great!
I cannot wait to try skiing. I am so happy you have shared your adventure.
I do have one question – where do you put your camera while you are skiing? In a coat pocket or something?
haha yes that bruise is on my leg π
Kilax – I put it in my jacket pocket. When I got skiing Ihave every pocket filled with crap from my camera to back up goggles to snacks, every pocket has a purpose
oh breathtaking pictures meghann! i am so happy you and your family got to take this trip!
GORGEOUS!!
Tomato and hummus in a pita is THE BEST sandwich ever! Yummy crepes. Don’t worry about the tree fight, you’ll get them next time π
Is that your leg? Ouch!
Hope you enjoy your last days on vacation!
You look so cute in your pink hat! Love your blue snowflake gloves too!
Heheh wtg on snagging some extra bites of that crepe!
CREPES! Oh how I love ’em.
Definitely the best Zbar picture out there!
that person got fooled by the twins too! those tricky twins. Thanks for posting a picture of mom’s black eye.
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