Jan
2013
MLK wknd in Tahoe!
Ahhh, don’t you just live three-day weekends? On Saturday, Jared, Charlie, our friend Keren and I packed up the car and headed up to Tahoe for a long weekend in the snow!
The drive took a while, but we finally got to the cabin around 2pm.
Jared gets a ski house share every year with 10 or so friends…so basically the cabin is ours January through April. It is so much fun! Because it’s a share, you never know who is going to be in the cabin (well they usually email each other, but…), but it’s usually 5-10 and always so cozy to hang out.
This was a different house than last year, but they did a great job choosing! It is huge! Plus, there’s a hot tub outside surrounded by pretty trees AND a ping ping and pool table. Score!!
Inside, it’s very cozy and cabin-y
There were about 8 people up this weekend so we just spent the rest of Saturday hanging out with everyone, taking a long walk through the neighborhood, hot tubbing, and making dinner. It’s almost 40 degrees during the day so really nice.
Sunday morning, we woke up early. Someone had already made coffee (yeah!)
Made breakfast…simple, but good.
And then we watched the inauguration while I did wedding stuff
Until we got a group together for a hike! Everyone usually spends the day skiing, but holiday weekends are blackout weekends for people with season passers, Jared still can’t ski because of his shoulder, and most importantly…we ALL wanted to be home by noon for the 49er game!
We went to Donner Memorial State Park (remember the story of the Donner Party?)
It was beautiful and Charlie was in heaven! He looooves the snow
We got home around 12:30. Perfect time for the game! I was soo hungry for lunch…put together a random assortment that was really good
We spent the afternoon watching football (8 of us), chillaxing, and playing ball with Charlie. He enjoyed all the attention and took full advantage of it!
After the intense game- I was freaking out during the last 10 minutes…holy cow, I still can’t believe they won!!! The giants won the World Series and now the 49ers are going to the Superbowl?!?! Best year ever for SF!!– Jared and I went to the gym at the complex (for all the houses in this development). It’s really nice. There’s a pool, hot tub, and nice workout space. We just worked out for an hour.
My favorite part about it is that you stare out to the snowy mountains while on the treadmill. Def can’t do that at home!
The evening consisted of dinner, more hanging out, more hot tub, more dog walks, and a rousing game of ping ping. The only thing I took photos of was dinner…
But I bet you can use your imagination for the rest. I went to sleep early- 9:45…I think the cold air and altitude makes me extra sleepy.
Now it’s Monday morning…we’ve been lazy just drinking coffee, watching the inauguration, doing casual yoga…and figuring out what to do for the next few hours before we head home….
How about you?
-Ski, snowboard, or cross country?
-Ping ping or pool?
-Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl?(don’t worry, I’ll still like you if you say the Ravens)
-What’d you do this weekend?
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Runner Girl Eats
January 21, 2013 at 10:22 am (121 days ago)Add a little skiing and this is my perfect weekend! I am super jeal right now.
Brittany
January 21, 2013 at 10:33 am (121 days ago)This looks SO fun!!! I want to rent a cabin sososo bad! Not going to lie though, hiking that that Donnor trail would skeeve me out. That story scared that shattt outta me when I was younger haha. I snowboard, but haven’t in years!
Kerry
January 21, 2013 at 10:35 am (121 days ago)What an awesome weekend!
Alysha (@shesontherun)
January 21, 2013 at 10:37 am (121 days ago)That cabin is gorgeous! It makes me miss snow even though I live in WI!
Michelle @ Eat Move Balance
January 21, 2013 at 10:44 am (121 days ago)oh my, it looks like a lovely weekend. The cabin is adorable! Glad you have a great time!
Britta
January 21, 2013 at 10:50 am (121 days ago)This looks like such a wonderful weekend! The cabin is gorgeous and so ridiculously cozy
I am beyond jealous 
Kylie Sartini
January 21, 2013 at 10:58 am (121 days ago)these are the best weekends!! love your blog!!
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Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets
January 21, 2013 at 11:01 am (121 days ago)What an amazing weekend. The cabin and surrounding area looks beautiful. I’m a ping pong girl all he way, and I don’t really care who wins the Super Bowl (sorry), although we have a party for it every year.
helennaturally
January 21, 2013 at 11:45 am (121 days ago)Oh sounds so fun!! I love the cabin, what is it about cabins that just make trips so much better??
Jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com
January 21, 2013 at 11:56 am (121 days ago)Wow! What a lovely way to spend a weekend! It looks so cosy and fun. I lived in a French ski resort for a few months when I was 19 and tried snowboarding, but found it scary! I’d like to try it again now. Lots of snow here, too, but sadly no slopes or cabins with hot tubs!
Jessica @ Fit Talker
January 21, 2013 at 12:01 pm (121 days ago)Most likely rooting for the NIners
My sig other did go out there last year for the Giants/San Fran playoff game and said the fans were insanely mean and threatening (and for a guy to say that it must have been bad), so I’m torn on that but have no issue with the team itself.
Did you know Vernon Davis loves to paint and do interior decorating?
Alex @ therunwithin
January 21, 2013 at 12:17 pm (120 days ago)wow just so beautiful! I am such a fan of log cabins like that, nice in toasty in the coldest of temps
Anna Smith-James (@AnnaTheApple88)
January 21, 2013 at 12:24 pm (120 days ago)I can’t to you how jealous I am right now. What an absolutely beautiful place to spend a long weekend! It looks amazing. And the cabin looks so cozy and spacious too.
We’re off skiing very soon so excited!
Cinnamon
January 21, 2013 at 1:16 pm (120 days ago)Loving the pics of Charlie!! Such a cutie patootie!!!
Haley @ The Saucy Apple
January 21, 2013 at 2:32 pm (120 days ago)My goodness, that looks like such a relaxing weekend! I feel better just looking at your pictures.
Courtney
January 21, 2013 at 2:40 pm (120 days ago)Your weekend sounds SO much fun! And beautiful
Luv What You Do
January 21, 2013 at 2:49 pm (120 days ago)Oh my gosh! You can go to Tahoe every weekend…that’s amazing and the scenery is gorgeous! I’d love to try snow shoein and cross country skiing!
moderngirlnutrition
January 21, 2013 at 3:53 pm (120 days ago)Yayy for Tahoe! And definitely skiing fo me- I love it!
jessielovestorun
January 21, 2013 at 8:07 pm (120 days ago)What a great idea to get a share with friends. Sounds like y’all had and are still have a fabulous time.
Sorry, but I’m rooting for the Ravens. I mean how can I route for a team that knocked out the Packers?? Ha Ha
Natalie @ Free Range Human
January 22, 2013 at 6:11 am (120 days ago)I’m definitely all about the skiing! The house looks awesome, and Charlie just keeps getting cuter
Jorie
January 22, 2013 at 6:23 am (120 days ago)This is a really fabulous idea! My friends and I sometimes rent a cabin just for one weekend to do skiing but I love the idea of having it for several weekends, and never knowing who might be up there! Sounds like a perfect weekend to me
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie
January 22, 2013 at 6:35 am (120 days ago)What beautiful pictures, the cabin is gorgeous! I’m jealous!
Apples and Arteries
January 23, 2013 at 9:44 am (119 days ago)Looks like a beautiful area. And I like Charlie’s winter coat!
I grew up x-country skiing and really want to buy a pair this year.
Rebecca
January 23, 2013 at 11:27 am (119 days ago)I really like x-country too