What’s your favorite winter pastime, the thing you like to do when you take a vacation? For many—including Ira Riklis—skiing ranks high on the list. He’s been taking skiing vacations ever since his first experience with the sport on a family outing as a young boy. For these people, a well-groomed slope, crisp fresh air and deep powder is just one step shy of heaven. Others, who’ve had enough of the snow and cold by this time of year, prefer to take a winter trip to a warm, sunny tropical beach.
Whichever group you fall into, Ira Riklis wonders what you’re waiting for. While winter officially began just a few week ago, it won’t last all that long. And the best places, like Vail for skiing, are likely to fill up before long. Now’s the time to take a break from what you’re doing, check your calendar for when you can get away and start planning that trip!