Recharging!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

I apologize to anyone who is inconvenienced by Black Squirrel Outfitters being closed on this Friday, January 21. I left town this past Friday to recharge the batteries before attending the annual Outdoor Retailer show. I find there is nothing better than a few days on the slopes to help get my
mind right and this trip has been no exception. We’ve had a particularly wild ride with a little bit of everything – lots of family time, a wonderful day in Deer Valley with old and new friends, and a variety of temperatures and conditions which included sunny warm temperatures, one wet rainy day, some fantastic snow and some that was “not so much.” Plus, the people, architecture, styles and attitudes always inspire me.


I do hope you will take advantage of the one day 40% off sale on Saturday, January 22. Jon who has been helping me will be running the show. There are some great deals to be had so be sure to check out the goods on-line or in the shop (Saturday 10-5).



We are excited to get to OR and find next years must have items, as well as check in with old friends who have been great partners to BSQO through the years.

Hope you make the time to recharge too!



New Year’s Eve in the Catskills

Sunday, January 9, 2011

We hosted our second annual New Year’s gathering up in the Catskills. 2009 was so much fun I thought for sure 2010 would be a let down, but I was wrong. Thanks to twenty inches of fresh snow, followed by Colorado blue skies we all had a grand time.


The fun started with a “luge” sledding track that my boys made in our back yard. Check out the picture; they did a pretty good job. Sledding was followed by s’mores and singing. What more could children ranging from 3 years to 14 years want….



The next morning the sub 14 year olds headed to Hunter Mountain to downhill ski and the 14 and older group went on an awesome snowshoe.

Snowshoeing is the best sport; it takes no talent, is aerobic, and allows you to quickly get into the woods.


Our wine and cheese spread at the top (which was carried by our 14 year old Sherpa, a.k.a Quinn) was just divine. The Go Vino glasses were a nice addition.



The festivities were topped off with a fun dinner at which every male at the table had on a Black Squirrel ensemble –- yes, I was touched. I like that Black Squirrel outfitted my friends and family from sledding to s’mores to snowshoeing to dinner.


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