I lucked out this season and had two opportunities to ski out west with our universitys ski club.

Better snow, more terrain, and endless exploration adventures.

My first trip began at the beginning of January as we set off for Aspen Snowmass.

Western Dreams

The 26 hour bus ride began with only one rule; dont throw up.

Life in Snowmass Village was plentiful in beer, making each morning more difficult to take first chair.

I lived off a healthy diet of eggs, milk, bread, and mac n cheese.

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Most importantly I again thought to myself, why do I still not live in a mountain town?

Unfortunately I was unable to experience the hype of Buttermilks park as X-games construction had already began.

Sure enough, Monday afternoon the snow began to pound down.

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All smiles on a pow day

First Cliff drop!

Parties in Jackson were just as plentiful as my previous trip.

I never fail to be more tired after these trips than anything else.

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The whole ski all day party all night thing catches up to you pretty quickly.

Check some footy I put together from Jackson-

http://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/701513.0/Erica-Aarons-x-Jackson-Hole-?s=163496&t=6&o=8

Cheers!

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