Ski Trip - Day 3

Woke at 0730 - ready for skiing. Drove from hotel on US-11 - then took I-81 (0815). Drove down to US-33 and drove East to Massanutten. Got lift ticket and rented skiis there (0900). They had one intermediate slope open - and two beginner slopes. Met lots of interesting people on the lifts - one guy was a poultry farmer. He told me all about the area and what kind of jobs there were for people here. Skied from 0900 to 1430 without a break. Had late lunch and had some beer by the fire. Tried to go skiing around 1530, but it was too crowded. Decided to take a break, so I left the skiis behind. Took US-33 to Shenandoah National Park - drove for awhile on Skyline Drive. Got maps for a return visit - talked to Ranger. Returned to Massanutten Lodge around 1700 - lines gone! Trails were icier, but the lights were on. Had a great time for over an hour - ice made it harder on the intermediate trail. "Bunny Slope" fine, though. Around 1815, went back down the mountain and had dinner in New Market (Battlefield Restaurant) at 1900. Met owner, who told the story of the town of New Market and real estate situation. Back the hotel around 2000. Called Carolyn and watched TV. Bed kind of early...