Well, it’s been a while since I last wrote due to the voluminous amounts of snow that our mountain town has received this winter. For this reason and others, my fellow Ripper and I decided to stay put for my February school break. The skiing is awesome and relatives arrive shortly to take advantage of it, plus the ability to clean my desk has given me a chance to think about my next adventure while sleeping in my own bed. The dog also approves. After all, the concept of looking for adventures both near and far is part of our mission. I love our town’s motto, “Love Where You Live,”…