Where's your Aspen?

With the morning sunshine and the tranquil sounds of industrial Grand Junction, CO we began our trek east towards Aspen and Snowmass early Monday morning. After an all day marathon through the deserts of Arizona and Utah, we were eager to enjoy the crisp mountain air of Colorado.

When we arrived in Snowmass we were greeted by Shawn Clark, who gave us the lay out of the land before sending us into town for some much needed grub. After some great sandwiches from Johnny McGuire's and some outrageous wings we returned home with Shawn to enjoy some rest before our white water rafting adventure in the morning.

But, nay! It was not to be. Unfortunately I was stricken with the great CJ plague of 2010 and subsequently bedridden (and by bedridden I clearly mean cozied up to Shawn's toilet praying to the porcelain gods) with an epic battle between me and my stomach.

Stomach Virus 2, Zach&CJ 0.

In what was no doubt a scene scripted straight from a war movie, my team refused to leave me behind to fight the beast alone and we were forced to cancel our tour (in actuality the boys had slept about as much as I had and were in no shape to take on those rapids- apparently the sweet lullaby of my gastrointestinal system was not enough to rock them to sleep.)

Tuesday was thus a day of rest and relaxation at the Clark's Rosebud Ranch. As was Wednesday for that matter as we dabbled in some light fishing and some hiking.

We need to extend our deepest thanks to Shawn for letting us stay with him at his place and for his incredible hospitality. It was an incredible and we can't thank you enough.

We're on the road again heading to Denver.


- Posted using Jedi Knight powers

Location:Old Snowmass, CO