Grand Mesa Day 4: Lazy Days and Sundays

Our first full day on the Western Slope was a lazy day. The closest we got to leaving the resort was making a grocery list and thinking about going into Palisade to fill the pantry. We never made it that far. 

This weekend was the chair lifts started running for the summer downhill bicycle season. While not as many people downhill bike as downhill ski, the mountain was fairly busy today. Yesterday was the first day of the season and it opened with an event that lasted well into the evening. We didn't see any of the competition, but we heard the crowds during the awards ceremony last night. 

Today had us climbing up to the Powderhorn Pub for lunch, followed by a ride up the ski lift to the top of the mountain. 

The view was spectacular. 

We spent the rest of the day recovering from the trip here. We put things away so the place isn't so cluttered. Naps were the order of the afternoon, and we took advantage of being on vacation. 

Tomorrow we go into Palisade and check out the winery scene. We might even stop by the Meadery, but that might wait for another day.