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A Note from Mark…
This past week, I was reading a very interesting article in the New York Times titled "The Joy of Quiet." For those of you who read it, and I think you will find it very interesting, don't worry, we will not be raising our prices because we do not have flat screen TVs in our cabins. And yes, if you must (and we understand some of you must), you can stay digitally connected at LMR. The true reward comes when you're able to manage that level of digital connection and indulge in reconnecting with yourself and your family through all of the various activities.
The article talks about the urgency to slow down. With technology making the world, people, work, etc. accessible 24/7 and everything being so immediate (who hasn't googled something on your phone or iPad during a conversation when you don't know the answer), people are looking for ways to escape and research is saying we need to. The article notes "A series of tests in recent years has shown...that after spending time in quiet rural settings, subjects 'exhibit greater attentiveness, stronger memory and generally improved cognition. Their brains become both calmer and sharper.'” My translation...disconnecting digitally and reconnecting with yourselves and others does your body and mind good.
As you peruse the features in our newsletter, you'll read about the endless number of things to do here this time of year. Long-time Ranch guests who come during the holidays will tell you why they love cross country skiing and their time at LMR (see the video here). Katie, a Nordic Instructor, talks about the symbiotic relationship between Nordic and alpine skiing. Just a few days ago, I hit a powder day up the mountain with a few staff and the next day, I had a picture-perfect ski up Middle Fork under bluebird skies with a moose sighting to boot. I thought about what Katie was saying and it all made sense. Alpine and cross-country skiing go hand-in-hand. Meet Jack, whose love and appreciation of the out-of-doors seeps through as he tells you about research projects he has been a part of, including a rare study on wolverines. You'll see this same enthusiasm in all of the Nordic crew, who can guide you on the trails around the Ranch or through Yellowstone National Park. John McKinnie, who works with our fishing program, and Sous Chef Jonathan De Wolf have been fly fishing on the Gallatin and Madison Rivers returning a few times a week with great stories and pictures. And the fishing...well, it's been pretty spectacular. It's more common than you think to book a winter fly fishing package. Our guides would love to get you on the water a few days while you are here and March offers up some spectacular days on the water.
Whether it is our guests, staff or myself returning from a day in this amazing place, one thing I say across the board is we all are rewarded with a rejuvenated mind and spirit. With so many options to take advantage of that reconnection, how could you not plan a winter getaway. My guess is you have earned it and we would love to have you!
Warm Regards and Happy Winter,
Mark
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