A storm of epic proportions is currently bidding my friend Ruth farewell. She starts culinary school in Napa next week, so I figured I’d dedicate this week’s postcard (of Ruthie’s Run) in her honor. Hooray for friends on powder days!

FROM: Aspen, Colorado

PHOTOGRAPHER: R.C. Bishop

SENDER: Mom, who was visiting family and going to a rodeo

DATE: July 2001