The event took place at the Frisco Nordic Center and as we set off, I was surprised at how dark it was (that's the city girl in me!). But that made it truly magical. The path was lit by luminaries made of ice and sparkling lights in the trees. We skied and snowshoed down the snowy trail to the first stop where hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps were served around a blazing campfire. OK, I thought, this is my kind of exercise! Snapping back into our skis, we continued on through the woods until we got to the second stop. Meat and cheese kabobs and hot spiced wine. Wow!
As we headed off to the final station, the fireworks began! Because of the summer drought conditions, Breckenridge cancelled their fireworks show and decided, much to our delight, to shoot them off last night. I can't tell you how beautiful they were, glistening over the snow and pine trees while we had unobscured views while skiing in the dark! As if this wasn't enough we enjoyed beer and Swedish meatballs at the last stop.
The final destination was the lodge where soup was served. I had no idea that this event was going to be so much fun. It was winter and dark and snowy and cold which is usually a combination that I avoid at all costs but I am so glad that I put my big girl snow pants on and went!
