Brighton Day 2

The remaining crew decided to go to Brighton again as the Cottonwood pass to Alta and Snowbird is closed until at least 8:30 for avalanche control.  Goal is to ski Snowbird Friday as last day.

Before we left Parker joined us for Breakfast.

Janie took Parker to meet up for lunch with an x-customer from her days working at Hanna Steel.  Also, shopping and a nap together.

Sarah is off later this morning to get a massage and facial.

The skiing crew headed out at 8:00 a.m. and when we were 3.5 miles from the turn to Little Cottonwood pass we saw cars lined up waiting for the road to open.  As we got closer to the turn we saw another road with cars parked.  When we made the turn there were more cars lined up.

We had clear sailing until we started up the pass.  It added about an hour to the drive and we were close to the lot being full.


There was a brief momentum a visibility were we got a great snap of the crew.

What a view of the valley on the other side that we only saw on this one run.


Another stop at Molly's....with mountain decor.  A few pitchers, car bombs and Jager shots.  Whew!

The return from the mountains was hectic.  We left at 5 pm and got home a little after 7 pm.  Bumper to bumper slip and slide down the mountain.   A three car wreck didnt help.

Drake had a side of the road potty break, Logan a cup in the truck and David - Christa their side of the road.  Christa got a cheering squad from other cars.

The liquid celebration may have contributed some to the roadside stops needed on the slow route to VRBO.


Parker was still up when we arrived home and grandpa got a kiss.

Janie had leftover tacos for dinner ready for us.  Parker was still up and the entertainment for dinner.  With a late return from the mountains everyone really crashed early.

Night Night

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  1. Jeff and JanieFebruary 9, 2024 at 7:42 AM

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  2. Jeff and JanieFebruary 9, 2024 at 7:43 AM

    When I send a post you can find the other posts with the back arrow that will take you to the main listing for the trip. You should be able to find all our previous blogs as well.

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