Ski To Breakfast
The forecast was for 6 feet of new snow up at Crystal. I traded my friend Tom Maks a new pair of skis for lodging at his cabin in Greenwater. This was going to be the best weekend of the year.
Got up early on Saturday and had another great day of skiing. Untracked down the Frontside in the morning, then caught Chair 6 just as it opened for another four-five untracked runs, then back over to the front where we timed it just as the North Backcountry opened. We were timing it perfectly.
That night we watched the Seahawks game in the Bullwheel and porked out on hot wings and nachos. What a game. How did the Seahawks come away with a win?
Then down to Tom's cabin. Took awhile to find the key as I forgot a flashlight, but we got inside, made a fire, watched a little TV and went to bed. Next morning it was pouring down rain, windy, and warm. We called the report and the upper chairs were on wind hold and it was raining at the base. Hmm, we decided to call it a weekend and roll back to Seattle.
On the way back we decided to stop and have breakfast at Charlie's Cafe. I hadn't been there in years. It was so good and has a great atmosphere. Why do so many people go to fast food places when you can go to a good family restaurant?
The next time you go up to Crystal, get up a little extra early and stop off at Charlie's for one of the best breakfasts you'll have in a long time. Time has stood still here, and you see why it is important to support family owned businesses. Mom will come wait on you while the daughter and her friends cook and drop off the meal. You can check out the family photo's on the wall as well as Coca-Cola memorabilia. Check out the images I took and tell me you don't want to stop off.
Yes that's right, I'm enjoying a cup of hot cocoa with whipped cream on top!!!