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Earlier this month, Colorado Fay Ranches broker Coble Thurman attended a holiday tradition in wintery Grand County.  Each December family members join together over a snowy weekend for the annual Tree Trimming Weekend.  Located off the beaten path, tucked away hidden in the massive pines quietly sits a private, historic ski lodge reminiscent of the early days of skiing.  Members enjoy ski in/ski out access, private room lodging along with wonderfully chef prepared meals served with festive cheer.  On one afternoon, the older members hike up the property to locate, cut & carry back the Christmas tree back into the cozy, vintage ski lodge.  This year's light snowfall made this a much easier task than in year's past as Colorado has yet to receive it's first big snow storm of the year.  

Forbes magazine has rated Jackson Hole Mountain Resort the number one ski resort in the United States, which comes as no surprise to those of us lucky enough to live or grow up here.

Long known for its challenging terrain and legendary vertical drop, the masses are now more aware of the resort’s varied terrain for all skill sets, its incredible amenities (Four Seasons, Hotel Terra, Shooting Star) and a new, bigger airport with direct flights from Chicago, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Denver, Salt Lake City, Atlanta and Los Angeles.

DID YOU KNOW?

Fay Ranches Jackson Hole broker Mike Jorgenson grew up in Jackson, and has made both the resort and the many other recreational activities offered in this valley his playground for over 30 years.

Oregon Ranch Broker, Rob Ezell, reluctantly crawled from beneath the down quilt looking to find a pair of something to put on - his feet already cold from touching the wood floor which feels more like an ice rink. After the coffee pot is warm, three cups of delicious brew chased by a smoothie will tide him over until lunch.

Fay Ranch's Colorado broker Coble Thurman recently spent a cool fall weekend hunting pheasants with friends and business associates on private Kansas farmland.  Bird numbers were a bit below average this year, but with the help of a few quality hunting dogs working the cornfields, the group enjoyed great success. Their experienced host/guide had local knowledge of where to go to provide the group of 20 hunters with the best opportunities, a must in these parts of the country.