The Class Ski group is all here, safe and sound, and have already hit the slopes for two full days.  The flight in was kind of interesting, the small United jet made a tight turn, dropped down between two high mountains, and landed with a slight thump.  It ran down the runway past a number of small jet and prop aircraft which were for the most part unmarked, indicating this is a resort for the rich and famous. Of course our group added to the famous part and, who knows, may be even the "a little rich" part.

Which ever of the two Bobs (Magruder or Michela) ordered up the weather needs to be commended; it is ski picture perfect, mostly sunny with temperatures during the day hovering in the 40s.  So far skiing has been great.  Marge Jackman took a long hike into the outback and returned safely.  In fact, we heard some blasting on nearby mountains, efforts to eliminate avalances.  A few days ago a member of the ski patrol was caught in an avalance in the back area and perished.  But we are all smart enough to avoid such danges.

Cliff's wine tasting party was last night and was a great success.  His choices of wines was excellent, particularly the La Tour Pinot Noir.  An ad hoc gathering of people of Polish background spontaneously appeared.,

In sum, great weather, great skiing, great fun.