Okay, I know that it is not the weekend anymore, but I have had a hard time finding time to blog about our time out of the Valley. We (the unit) went to Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp for young adult snow camp. We left work at noon on Friday to drive up. That gave us time to stop in at REI, eat supper at Panera, and then get to camp. We stayed in Emantal, which is a three story building with a great view. There were about forty young adults there total. On Friday night, we just played card/board games, ping pong, and hung out. Then, Saturday we went on the trail to the
Crags. We had hiked this earlier, and I think I had posted pictures of the hike as seen in September. Here are a few pictures of winter hiking. We chose to wear snow shoes for a different experience, and also to keep from sinking in at some spots on the trail. The snow was deep; I think we were walking on top of waist/shoulder high bushes. It was snowing
when we started - beautiful, quiet flakes dropping on the trail. It was so beautiful and peaceful. I haven't really winter hiked before, so this was a good experience. Then, after lunch (chicken noodle soup - yum!) we played a few games of broom ball. Jeremy got some pictures of others playing (see right). The ice got more dangerous as we played because people slid and moved the snow off to provide a sheet of ice. I was goalie for my team and did fairly well, but missed blocking the game winning shot in the first round. Then, in
the losers bracket Jeremy scored on me - ugh!!! - but ultimately, our team won. After the championship round (which neither of us were a part of), we headed to the tubing run. The first run, I flew off and ahead of the tube and slid on my butt for a good distance before coming to a stop. Then, the next round I went
farther than anyone has gone before (at least I think I did). There is a picture of Jeremy flying down the tubing run to the left. Finally, we headed up the big hill to the cabin to shower and head back for supper. Supper was delicious, followed
by worship, and games. The last picture on the right is of the backside of Pikes Peak - or at least the saddle you go over to get there. I wouldn't want to brave that at this time of year. Sunday, we had worship and brunch before heading out. We stopped at Target before going home - got to get into the shops when you can! (I bought mini cadbury eggs and socks... big purchases, huh?)
Okay, I know that it is not the weekend anymore, but I have had a hard time finding time to blog about our time out of the Valley. We (the unit) went to Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp for young adult snow camp. We left work at noon on Friday to drive up. That gave us time to stop in at REI, eat supper at Panera, and then get to camp. We stayed in Emantal, which is a three story building with a great view. There were about forty young adults there total. On Friday night, we just played card/board games, ping pong, and hung out. Then, Saturday we went on the trail to the 
Crags. We had hiked this earlier, and I think I had posted pictures of the hike as seen in September. Here are a few pictures of winter hiking. We chose to wear snow shoes for a different experience, and also to keep from sinking in at some spots on the trail. The snow was deep; I think we were walking on top of waist/shoulder high bushes. It was snowing 
when we started - beautiful, quiet flakes dropping on the trail. It was so beautiful and peaceful. I haven't really winter hiked before, so this was a good experience. Then, after lunch (chicken noodle soup - yum!) we played a few games of broom ball. Jeremy got some pictures of others playing (see right). The ice got more dangerous as we played because people slid and moved the snow off to provide a sheet of ice. I was goalie for my team and did fairly well, but missed blocking the game winning shot in the first round. Then, in 
the losers bracket Jeremy scored on me - ugh!!! - but ultimately, our team won. After the championship round (which neither of us were a part of), we headed to the tubing run. The first run, I flew off and ahead of the tube and slid on my butt for a good distance before coming to a stop. Then, the next round I went 
farther than anyone has gone before (at least I think I did). There is a picture of Jeremy flying down the tubing run to the left. Finally, we headed up the big hill to the cabin to shower and head back for supper. Supper was delicious, followed
by worship, and games. The last picture on the right is of the backside of Pikes Peak - or at least the saddle you go over to get there. I wouldn't want to brave that at this time of year. Sunday, we had worship and brunch before heading out. We stopped at Target before going home - got to get into the shops when you can! (I bought mini cadbury eggs and socks... big purchases, huh?)
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I am disappointed in you. You go to Target and get mini cadbury eggs? Now what about those Peeps? Since I can't eat them now I need to live vicariously through you, so you need to go by a package of purple peeps, eat the little sugar crusted beak first, think of my and my gelatin free exsistence.
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