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Holiday Tradition

Granite Peak - Christmas Eve 2006It seems like everyone has some sort of holiday tradition. Some people travel to see loved ones (and not so loved ones), some make meals that will yield leftovers for a week. Some people run between relatives, in-laws, out-laws and shuffle their lives between continents. Reading on the WausauBlog, some people's tradition is to spend time completely alone.

I'm somewhere in between. My immediate family is relatively small, and we really don't have any elaborate traditions. So last year, I started my own tradition, which is hitting Granite Peak and skiing (either on x-mas eve or day).

For all of those who may be holding off on hitting the hill due to snow conditions, there is no need. The snow is in great shape, although there are limited runs open (think of it as the way it used to be before the 'great expansion').

Both Christmas Eve and Day, the hill has been wide open. The normal weekend crowds are barely existent, although there are sill some big city folk (Minneapolis, Chicago) and international visitors (mostly German and Chinese). It amazing that the hill in our back yard has become an international destination.

So, those of you who don't have anything to do on Christmas Day 2007, strap on your skis or snowboard and make a day of fresh air and solitude. I'll see you there.

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Minnie said…
Hey Jim-
I enjoy my Christmas a little more cozy spending it at different families houses with my hubby & 2 Kids opening gifts & eating lots!!!! You have a Merry Christmas NO matter how safe it is!!!

Minnie
7:50 PM
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