Every family has a history, a place that they are from and a place where they have roots. My family (at least my dad's side) is from Crested Butte, Colorado. My dad vehemently lays claim to the ski area of Crested Butte being owned by his family. (Yes, there really is evidence that his stories are not just stories - they are truths! (His family was Malensek)
Every summer my immediate family (my dad, mom, kids, sister, brother in law, and nephews) make a trip to Crested Butte. I love this time with my family. We stayed at a condo/house which we have stayed in for several years now. (Why my parents don't just try to figure out how to purchase property up there I'm not sure). We were there for four nights. Each night the members of the family were set in teams. Each team was to make a meal for everyone. They were also in charge of cleaning up as well.
The other times were spent walking around town, Jeeping up steep areas (Hello Schofield pass and Pearl Pass) and I made my daughter take a small hike with me. Peyton was up for a longer hike to the top of Mt. Crested Butte - but the weather didn't cooperate. My dad only went with me and my kids once - after that he claimed it was his hip - or that he preferred going fishing. (My son happily obliged to spending time with Grampy to avoid hiking).
This year was the first day of my mom's retirement. I wonder what will happen with this tradition when my parents are no longer able to make the trip (I don't think the lack of WANT will ever be there). I wonder how this will change as they get older. I wonder if we will still go. I wonder if we will do less jeeping?
How have your family traditions/trips/events changed with the advent of changes from your parents - retirement, loss, health?
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