Our family gift this Christmas was a weekend ski trip. Because of a work trip, ballroom comps, and 2 plays (Shrek/Wizard of Oz) we could not find a free weekend that worked until Spring Break. The 3 resorts we had our eye on all closed the first weekend of Spring Break so we made plans and reservations quickly!
We tried out this renamed/reopened resort down in Beaver called Eagle Point. It was so fun. Beyond my expectations fun, and exactly our family's pace. The main thing that bugs me about skiing is the crowds and this place, even with the ski races and fun events over the weekend provided quiet skiing where I could mosey on down the hill making my beautiful perfect s turns.
We stopped in Beaver at the Creamery for jalapeno cheese curds. The ice cream line was too long but next time....
Then we pulled over in Beaver Canyon to walk around the river while Darin fished for a bit. We weren't there long because the wind made it difficult to cast, but it was beautiful.
We drove past our lodge and rented condo to see if we could make the end of the water skimming event. We made it, and it was hilarious! Music was blasting as we watched people make it or biff it in the man made pond.
When we got too cold we drove to the lower lodge for dinner, checked into our condo and then hit the hot tub. I was afraid they would be full of "dude bros" after the skimming but we had a tub to ourselves for a "polar burn" party of our own.
We finished off the night with warm showers, Food Network and Animal Planet in our condo.
Next morning the sun was shining!!
We hit the slopes all day long. From the time they opened until they closed. It's amazing how long you can ski when the weather is good.
Then we hit the road for home as they were closing down the resort for the season.
That was the closing of our first ever family ski season as well.
