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How we met

Claire’s version: At the water fountain. Then I discovered how good of a cook he was, and I got hooked (oh and also that he liked to ski, hike, bike, drink wine, telemark, pets – I guess at this point I didn’t know I would have to watch (some) Packers games and that he would steal my chocolate while I’m in Butte). Our first real date was at the sushi restaurant (although Craig is allergic to fish).

Craig’s version: At the water fountain. But then we went to the brewery with friends and ended up talking all evening about skiing and triathlons and other fun stuff.


How we got engaged.

Claire’s version: Lost Trail, last run before sweep, we decide to ski South Face. I invite Marie to join us. Just at the top of the run, Craig stopped and asked me to wait and to come and help him grab something in his backpack. I was wondering what he could possibly need for the last run, and why he needed my help since he already had his pack in his hands. I was also concerned that Marie who was way down already might worry about us not showing up. But I waited… and it was worth it! Next thing I know, Craig had pulled a beautiful Montana sapphire… A little later we were yelled at by other members of the LTSP team 1 because they were looking for us for one last run. Oh well!

Craig’s version: I asked, she said yes. The rest is a blurr.

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