COME TO LIFE Glenwood Springs Sunlight Mountain Resort has budget-friendly day passes and lots of fluffy powder. Post-après, swap out your ski gear for swimsuits and take a dip in Iron Mountain Hot Springs , where the newest pools replicate mineral formulas from hot springs around the globe. Towel off and head to dinner and drinks at Doc Holliday’s Saloon & Restaurant for loaded potato skins and triple-decker club sandwiches. Mesa Powderhorn Mountain Resort is in the Grand Junction area on the northern edge of the world’s largest flat-top mountain, and is an ideal family ski-trip destination. Spend a day on the trails, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing through their scenic pathways near the mountain. For dinner, Pêche. in nearby Palisade shines a spotlight on the area’s homegrown flavors, with produce from local farms and, of course, wine from the town’s sprawling vineyards. Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs Overcoming Fear as a Beginner LUMENATI PRODUCTIONS; JOSH KING Whether it’s your first time on the slopes or you’re trying your very first black diamond, fear is a natural part of visiting the mountain. Drees sees the process of overcoming that feeling as one of the most rewarding parts of the sport. In fact, he often compares the learning curve to everyday challenges — saying that conquering obstacles on the mountain can help you to face life’s obstacles after you return from vacation. 56 1-800-COLORADO “You’re going to fall. You’re going to take a hit … that’s what life is full of. No one goes to après ski and talks about how many times you fall. What you talk about is how you were able to get back up and conquer that thing that you were initially scared of.”
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