As I start to talk more about the trip...the shear size, magnitude and volume of this adventure have me freaked out a little bit.
Here is why...
Every person that reads about this trip or hears about it from me has an additional idea.
Which is great...
But,
it is overwhelming.
Overwhelming but awesome. A friend of mine suggested that I go to Alta in Salt Lake City instead of Park City. Great advice, because Alta is a skiing only mountain. Didn't know that. Another example came from my father this morning. He has a friend in Dallas who has season tickets for the Mavericks. I will definitely be working that connection.
New idea for tonight. I am going to start profiling a few of the places I plan on visiting. Two reasons for doing this. One, it will show readers where I plan to go. Two, (hopefully) this will show sponsors that I have an ability to promote their place or product.
Day # 24 - Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (Jackson, WY)
Estimated mileage to this point: 6850 miles Number of oil changes on the X5 so far: 2
Funds left: Hmm, getting low. Overall health: Decent
http://www.jacksonhole.com/
Jackson Hole is right at the base of Yellowstone National Park. It is actually a busier summertime destination, but the skiing is truly unbeatable. Resort owners John and Karen Kemmerer are actually Baltusrol Golf Club members. This connection makes Jackson Hole one of my favorite destinations already. With some familiar faces in Jackson, my stay is sure to be enjoyable.
Above is a picture of me from February 2009 at the top of Rendezvous Mountain in Jackson Hole. Jackson's most famous trail is Corbet's Couloir. Written words can not explain this trail and do it justice. Click on the link below for a look at Corbet's Couloir.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MFFYYp_zAU&feature=related
After a day of skiing, 9:00am to 4:00pm, I will ski right over to the Mangy Moose Pub. Located right at the bottom of the mountain, I will be able relive all my falls in the comfort of a nice warm pub.
http://www.mangymoose.net/
An ice cold local beer and a plate of their nachos will make your sore legs seem much better. The super nice, super cute waitresses aren't bad either.
One other thing to mention about Jackson Hole. The resort has it's own Air Force...
A group of renegade skiers, who were in search of deep powder outside the conventional boundaries of the resort used to hide and run from ski patrolmen. These skiers formed a group called the Jackson Hole Air Force, an exclusive club reserved for the craziest, most insane, skilled skiers that the mountain had to offer. You don't join, you're invited.
Check out this video from a film company called Teton Gravity Research (TGR). It gives you an idea of what Jackson is like.
http://www.tetongravity.com/videos/The-Big-One-Trailer-608706.htm
Next (planned) stop: Vail, Colorado.
The college football season starts Saturday. Thank god. So excited. (I know that is nothing trip related, but it seemed like something I just had to throw out there.)
Spot the damn ball!
Later,
Reed
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