Back in the Middle Ages when Roman Emperor Claudias
prohibited young people from marrying (single soldiers fought better then
coupled ones), a priest named Valentine would marry lovers in secret. His illegal marriage ceremonies did not go
un-noticed and he was beheaded for performing them--on February 14th ,
278.
We all know how St. Valentine's martyrdom
raised the stakes of romance. And, lucky
for me, my sweetheart knows how to leverage our relationship during ski
season. Mt Snow Ski Area, in Vermont, offers two-for-one
tickets to couples in love on Valentine’s Day. (They also offer summit weddings and renewing
of vows at the site of a giant red snow heart on the mountain top.) Other deals to watch for are $14 tickets (get
it? The fourteenth?) at Sugarbush,
Catamount and Mad River Glen—but be prepared to kiss your ski partner in front
of the ticket window to seal the deal. The
Running of the Bridesmaids at Okemo puts skiers on the slopes in tuxedos
and gowns in exchange for a discount—make sure nothing gets caught as you exit the chairlift! The only thing that could add to a romantic day
on the slopes would be equally romantic overnight accommodations.
So our
valentine ski trip included an overnight in a “tiny house” that offered plenty
of space to relax and romance each other in après ski mode.
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| Apple Blossom Cottage: photo from Airbnb listing |
If you were not as lucky as me and didn’t get invited on a 2017
Valentine’s Day Ski Getaway, start whispering ideas for next year into your
lover’s ear. Blogs to monitor next
season include Snowpak
which featured 5 “V-day” destination resorts this year (though only one in the
east) and Ski.com
which offered suggestions that accommodated various couple preferences—great skiing,
great nightlife or great luxury.
February is for lovers…who ski!
