Despite the lack of recent snowfall, Dave and I decided it was completely pathetic that we had only been snowboarding once this season, and took off to Telluride and Rico for the weekend.

Our hearts grew heavier by the passing mile as we drove through Colorado... Cortez - no snow, Dolores - no snow, Stoner - no snow, Rico - at last - a few flurries in the air.

The forecast called for 30% chance of snow with little to no accumulation... but once we hit Lizard Head Pass and continued into Telluride, there were a inches on the ground and heavy snowfall! YES!!!!!!!! The Snow Gods blessed us with over 6 inches of fresh powder (10 inches by day's end)! WHOOO HOOOO!!!!!

We had another fabulous dinner at the Rico's Argentine Grill, relaxed in the hot tub, then headed home Sunday.

We stopped by a friend's house in Red Mesa to watch the first half of the Super Bowl but did some exploring in his "backyard" before hand. The Mesa is beautiful, with 360 degree views... and the obligatory impromptu trash dump.

After seeing this old sign... I thought twice about drinking the water....