We started the year off right this time - a holiday in the snowy mountains of Mammoth, with hot chocolate and star-gazing a-plenty. The last time we were here it was for a film shoot, and a snow storm left us feeling cold, irritated, and ill.
This time around, we have the luxury of skiing all day, eating all night, and doing it all under the best of weather conditions. With around ten feet of snow on either side of the road, fresh powder on the mountain, and warm sunlight melting the long-johns off our skinny legs, the ski report is simply: A+ with 2 star stickers for extra effort.
While most of our time has been spent on the slopes, or resting our bruised butt cheeks inside a tiny Motel 6 room (Can you believe that you have to ask for shampoo here?! Since when is that a luxury?), we did have a nice little dinner at a local favorite: Smokeyard Barbecue and Chop Shop. Their specialty? Baby back ribs marinated and grilled with their signature Mango Habenero Barbecue Sauce.
On Tuesday, it's back to the grind. But at least we know we'll come back with clear heads and love handles that have been reduced just a few percentage points. Say it with us: "Thunder Thighs!" Anyway, we'll miss the snow fights and the scarves (God, it feels good to wear layers!), but let's face it, we need a little bit more stimulation than that.
Lastly, we wish you an unsafe, deeply distasteful and memorable Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend. Hope you remember not to judge those who are 1) rude to you 2) ugly 3) annoying 4) childish 5) douche-baggish in any way. Just give them a quick nudge and tell them to go sit on their own faces. And don't feel guilty about it. We'll thank you for your service to community. In this life or the next...
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