For Christmas, Greg got me a "Ladies Ski Day" to Nakiska. It is a great event sponsored by one of the ski shops here in Calgary. The fee covers transportation to Nakiska, a 90 minute lesson, lunch, afternoon ski time, wine and chocolate, discounts in the shop, and more. On Thursday, April 3, Greg played Mr. Mom while I took off skiing for the day. What an awesome adventure! The weather was perfect, and the women were all so incredibly kind and encouraging.
During our lesson, I was riding the lift with a woman named Jenn. I mentioned I was from Chicago, and she said that she had actually been to Illinois...she got her Masters degree from a school in a tiny town called Macomb. What??!! I started laughing right away, explaining that is where I got my undergraduate degree. She asked when I was there, and we realized it was at the same time...we even know a few of the same people. !!! Yep, on a ski lift in Alberta, I meet a woman from eastern Canada who hasn't skied in 25 years that just happened to be at WIU the same time as me. What are the odds? :)
After lunch, we skied the green runs a bit more, and then Jenn and I decided that we were ready for an easy blue. We did it...and not only survived, but loved it! I think I am slowly becoming a real skier...as opposed to just trying to get down the hill without killing myself, it's actually quite fun! We had time to do the blue run one more time before relaxing with some wine and fondue. Then it was time to get back on the bus and head for Calgary. Such a great event...I will definitely be going again next year! Thanks Greg!
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