John and I were pretty disappointed in our 2012/2013 ski season. We only made it up to Tahoe a handful of times. This year we plan on taking full advantage of Tahoe’s proximity to San Francisco. We both have new boots to break in! I went for comfort; he went for speed. I’m still wearing my little sister’s ski jacket that she wore in high school. And, she’s eight years younger. Can you say vintage? Fingers crossed Santa will bring me a new one for Christmas…

We’re staying at my fave Squaw resort, PlumpJack Squaw Valley Inn. Already dreaming about Eddy’s Free Range Ghost Wings from PlumpJack Cafe; served with honey-cumin glaze, blue cheese dressing, carrots and celery.

See you on the slopes!

*Ski mountains in North America photographed by Malin Gray