Archive for January, 2008
SNOWMASS, COLORADO (January 29, 2008)–Six newly injured soldiers from across the U.S., will join Challenge Aspen and Aspen Alpine Guides in traveling some of the most beautiful back country in Colorado, while participating in the First Annual Wilderness Hut Experience on February 2-9. “This camp is a direct result of witnessing the powerful results of our summer overnight outdoor experiences and their remarkable therapeutic value,” explains Sarah W. Volf, REC Director, Challenge Aspen. “Most of these Soldiers received their injuries in 2003 or 2004 and have been working and living in their own communities for several years. This is a big commitment for Challenge Aspen and for each of the participants, as all have different disabilities, including amputations, 3rd degree burns, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), nerve damage and fragment wounds. Careful preparation in advance is just as important as the trip itself,” she adds.
Continue Reading January 29th, 2008
First Chair, of course, means you are the first person on the lift, the first civilian up the mountain on a given day. That seemed like a great idea but it had never happened to me in my lifetime for all the usual lessons. But all that changed for me last weekend in Snowmass. The fates had conspired to get me to the mountain early, with time for coffee at Paradise before I put on my boots.
Continue Reading January 11th, 2008
As I prepare to leave for my second visit to India I rack my brain trying to think of essentials that I might need to make life as uncomplicated as possible. Delhi is challenging to say the least. Oddly, my first thought was: Indian panty liners don’t stick and inevitably end up in a wad in my undies. No.1. on my list: Panty Liners. No. 2. Charmin Ultra Soft & Most Absorbent toilet paper. No.3. Backpacker’s Pantry Outdoor Gourmet Food – just add hot water (10 packets). No. 4. Wild Caught Smoked Sockeye Salmon for a decadent moment. No. 5. Udi’s Natural Artisan Granola. No. 6. Peet’s French Roast Coffee. No. 7. French Press and mug. No. 8. Peeler (I remember the rule to fight the dreaded Delhi Belly: If I can’t peel it or boil it, don’t eat it!). No. 9. Small paring knife. No.10. Hand sanitizer. And the list goes on… In fact, it seems that I will have one suitcase reserved for food and products to make life less tricky.
Continue Reading January 7th, 2008
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