We ventured into Wyoming and back into Utah on our drive North to Bear Lake.
Murdock's was a favorite accidental stop
So western!
We were greeted with an amazing steak dinner by Papa Tim! And the kids watched Star Trek.
The Bear Lake Cabin - watching a movie
Our big activity at Bear Lake was to SKI THE BEAV
I skiied here in the 90s just once and it was just the same as it was in the 60s. Quaint. Small.
They just opened a new lodge this year. It's been known as a small lesser known resort until just recently. During COVID it became quite popular when people realized what great prices they had, and less restrictions during the pandemic too.
This was the first year when Beaver Mountain was not open during Christmas since 1972!
They just opened two days before we arrived finally.
Very beautiful! We were thankful there was finally enough snow to ski.
Scott even came for the afternoon!
This was the ski rental with the vintage boots and Beaver. :)
We have never bought tickets and rented skiis at a resort before. We always have some deal and our used gear and homemade lunch.
It was a huge splurge, but something the kids definitely wanted to try. I'm glad we went. We still brought a homemade lunch, but it was interesting to just walk up, get your gear and return it after the day was done....instead of hauling it to your car.
They had a new RFID system that was super glitchy.
It took an hour just to buy tickets and rentals the night before...... even with no line at all. There were SO many issues to print the cards and just to get us in the system.
That was nice to have done, because on Saturday, we just had to get the rental then.....
not wait in line for it.
Sunday, we attended church, had an amazing lunch that Papa Tim made....RIBS!! And then we packed and cleaned up and drove back to SLC.
We hung out at the sandy home for a couple of hours and then went to the airport. Our flight was delayed nearly an hour, but we made it home in one piece! Barely! :) Those red eye flights are brutal. :)
Amazing trip! Amazing people! We appreciated everyone's hospitality SOOOO much! What a memorable Christmas and tour of Utah! Thank you so much to our family and friends! HAPPY 2026!
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