Love on the Slopes Page #2

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he sure is everywhere.

At least his photos are.

Maybe they're trying

to tell me something.

To go skiing?

I doubt it.

No, Kate! That's it!

I know what

I'm gonna write about.

McHugh is going to love it!

Alex! Wait!

It's not a good idea

to run with coffee!

What can I do for you, Alex?

Well, sir,

I thought a lot

about what you said,

and I am proposing

that I travel

to the wilds

of the Rocky Mountains

and write an article

on nature and extreme sports

photographer Cole Taylor.

His work is amazing.

Oh...

There we go.

His work is amazing.

They call him

the next Ansel Adams,

yet he hasn't created

a new collection in two years.

He really is quite the mystery.

Perfect subject, right?

Well, I mean,

the photos are wonderful,

but if he's so elusive,

how are you gonna find him?

He lives at

Ridgeline Resort in Colorado.

I was thinking

I could go undercover.

You, in the world

of extreme sports?

Alex, and I mean this with

all the kindness in the world,

but you're a complete klutz.

No, I'm not!

Coffee.

Well, maybe just a little bit,

but that has nothing to do

with my ability to write.

Actually...

this is a great idea.

Thank you.

You should write it

in first person

from the prospective

of a non-adventurer,

and in one week,

you try every extreme sport

that they have there.

I'm sorry, what?

Well, you wanted a story.

Right?

Well, this is it.

But what about

Cole Taylor, sir?

You're a travel writer,

not an investigative journalist.

This story

should be about you.

The deadline

is a week from Monday.

You'd better get going.

That is a--

that is a great idea.

Thank you. Mr. McHugh.

You will not regret this.

Extreme sports?

Alex, do you even know

what that means?

No, but I am

an excellent researcher.

Pretty sure

that's not the same thing.

But I believe in you.

Thank you. Mr. McHugh thinks

it's gonna be great

Now I have the entire

flight to Denver

to become an expert

on all things extreme.

Uh, can you...

can you cover for me on

"World's Best" while I'm away?

Yes!

I'm no longer

the "World's Worst"!

Oh, and Alex?

Be a warrior, not a worrier.

Right.

[Kate]:
I'm heading

to the airport now.

You're actually doing this?

Yep! The deadline

is next Monday,

so that gives me

seven days to face my fears

and--

and write this story.

I thought we'd go away

this weekend.

You and me, the Berkshires?

Barton, you're not

making this any easier.

No, I-I need to do this.

For myself, for my career,

for us.

It's my big chance.

I finally get to step

outside of my comfort zone.

Okay. One week,

you'll be back?

Then I'm back.

All right.

Knock 'em dead, babe.

Maybe we don't mention death

when I'm about to go do

extreme sports?

Right, sorry.

Just please be safe.

Safe, I will be.

I hope.

[]

[quietly, to self]:

"I'm a warrior, not a worrier."

[thudding and banging]

What was that?

[sighs irately]

My mechanic thinks

it's the axle.

Now, the tow truck

driver's swamped,

but he should be here

in a few hours.

A few hours?

Sorry, miss,

but, luckily,

if you're in a hurry,

the resort is just

a mile up the road.

[resigned sigh]

"Don't be complacent,"

they said.

"Go on an adventure,"

they said.

[cell rings]

Hi, Kate.

Yeah, I'm here.

Okay, good.

Just checking.

Yup. But I'm on foot.

I don't understand.

Are you on the highway?

Kate, I think

there's a man following me.

Did you

say "a van"?

A mountain man

in a Jeep.

I gotta go, okay?

I gotta go.

He's gonna kidnap me,

he's gonna throw

my bag in the bushes,

and no one's ever gonna

be able to find me.

Excuse me, ma'am?

Need a ride?

I'm good, thanks!

I'm going the same way.

[scoffs] Why not?

Just get into a Jeep

with a complete stranger.

You sure?

'Cause that bag looks heavy.

It's good

for the cardio.

Okay, suit yourself.

Good luck with the bears.

Bears?

Welcome to Ridgeline Resort.

How may I help you?

Hi. Checking in.

Alex Burns.

Yes. I see we have you

in the "Idyllic Suite"

with a mountain view.

[sighs]

Sounds idyllic.

You came

at the perfect time, too.

"Winter Walk"

starts in a few days.

Winter Walk?

Local artists

open their shops

with hot drinks

and treats.

It's a great way to connect

with the community,

raise money for charity,

and celebrate

Ridgeline artists.

Artists, like...

Cole Taylor?

Exactly.

Cole sells his work

out of the Ridgeline

Art Gallery.

Huh. I, uh... I thought

that he was a recluse.

Not really.

In fact, with this fresh snow,

I'm sure

you'll see Cole

up on the mountain.

Here's your key.

You'll want to head

out the front door,

and head north,

up the path.

Can I just leave my luggage

with the bellman?

Unfortunately,

we don't have one.

But it's just a short

jaunt up the nature path.

Enjoy your stay.

Okay. Great. Thank you.

[]

[wheezing]

"The serene nature path

up to my cabin welcomed me."

[exhales]

[phone rings]

Hello?

Alex, how're the slopes?

Mr. McHugh! Hi, sir.

Yes, uh...

Good.

It's funny that you should

call right now.

I'm actually just about to head

out on my first excursion.

Excellent.

Have fun out there.

Just the word I was gonna use.

[]

[Sarah]:
Well, our

"Weekend Warrior" package

includes zip-lining,

heli-skiing,

and bungee jumping.

The views from 3,000 feet

are spectacular.

Ow!

Uh, may I help you

find something?

Uh, no. No, I, um...

I'm just browsing.

Let me know if you guys

have questions, all right?

Our mountain biking trails

are suitable

for all levels.

Our next excursion

starts in 30 minutes.

Oh, hi!

Hi, hi. Yeah.

The, uh,

the mountain biking

that's suitable

for all levels--

where do I sign up

for that?

Oh, just fill this out.

Okay.

Do you prefer suspension,

comfort, or fat bike?

Let's just go

with the fat bike.

It has the best grip

in the snow.

Great. Thank you.

I'm Alex, by the way.

Sarah.

See you

on the chairlift.

The chairlift?

Hey!

Is that your jacket?

Don't worry.

You'll warm up

once you get moving.

Oh, I'm not worried...

about that.

[lift buzzer blares]

There's a seatbelt, right?

Your bike will be

on the next chair.

But is there a seatbelt?

On the lift?

See you up there!

Okay.

Ohh...

Ohh. That's so high up.

I ca-- I can't--

I can't do this!

Oh, no, it's too high--

Sorry, I--

I ca-- I can't-- [yelps]

Miss! Please

remove yourself.

Would you like

some help, ma'am?

You?

Why not?

Let's get outta here.

[Alex]:
Thank you for, uh,

you know,

helping me back there,

but I'm pretty sure I can get

myself back to the hotel okay.

And let you cause

another human pile-up?

[chuckles]

Not a chance.

Okay, so I'm not

the best biker. Whoops.

More like

a chairlift-mounter.

You haven't gotten

on your bike yet.

Right.

Oh. I can do that.

Okay, it's, uh...

I think

my bike is broken.

No, you just need

to shift the gears down.

This thing?

Right.

Okay.

Whoa-whoa-ah! [yelps]

I just remembered why I don't

ride bikes in Central Park.

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