Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2013 - Chinese - (Page 74)

outdoors 户外 On t he run For two restless boys, the adventure begins and powder beckons. leave it to beaver Two -T i m e o lym p i an ed i e T h ys mo r g a n r eTur ns To Co lo r a do ’ s m ag i C m o u n Ta i n To sk i T h e s lopes There was a time when Beaver Creek felt like my second home. As a member of the U.S. Ski Team, I came here every November to prepare for the World Cup races. It was our last opportunity to fine-tune technique and push our limits in time trials. And it was our last chance to relax before hitting the road for five months. To me Beaver Creek was both training ground and sanctuary. I can’t begin to recount the time I logged on Centennial, the front-side signature run that starts gently, drops steeply, rolls in the middle, then plunges down a heart-pounding final pitch. We could take it in sections or all in one gulp, sailing over terrain at 60 mph-plus and screaming across the finish line before shutting it down near the base of the lift. Within minutes, thanks to Centennial Express (the first high-speed lift I ever rode), we’d be at the top to do it again. Even better, after skiing there was no rush to drive back to a cramped hotel. We simply kicked off our skis and walked a few steps back to our spacious, comfy rooms. The high-intensity training paired with total relaxation was priceless. By the time we left we were ready to face the world. That was then, 20-ish years ago. Now I am returning for a vacation, with two ski racer kids of my own. At 10 and 12, they aren’t yet concerned with competing for the Olympic team. They are interested in finding trees, catching air and seeking the runs less traveled in their quest for adventure. I wonder if the same 74 w w w. r i t z c a r lt o n . c o m EdiE Thys Morgan http://WWW.RITZCARLTON.COM

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Ritz-Carlton Magazine - Winter 2013 - Chinese
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Falling in Love with Beijing
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