As an avid and expert skier, Ira Riklis has spent plenty of time at Vail, his favorite resort. And over the years he’s been going, he’s discovered ways to maximize both his skiing time and his time for relaxation. As a result, he doubles his pleasure and effectively get two trips in one.
The key is to get out on the slopes early. Ira Riklis’ group is often on the first chair of skiers at 8:15 a.m., and if they’re not first, they’re one of the first. That allows them to get in 15 to 20 runs by noon. That’s effectively a full day of skiing as measured by the number of runs. After that, they have time to enjoy a leisurely lunch at a wonderful restaurant. Then he spends the rest of the afternoon shopping, getting a massage and sharing time with his wife. In doing so, he essentially gets to revel in two day’s worth of activities in just one fun and relaxing day.