How to Host an Apres Ski

After a chilly night of skiing, it's can be wonderful to sit with friends in front of a warm fire and talk about your time on the slopes. Apres ski is a tradition in many areas, giving the skiers one more chance to warm up, socialize and snack before going home. There are a few things that you need to do if you host an apres ski.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Appetizers
• Hors d'ourves
• 2 coffee urns
• Ingredients for drinks
• Coffee
• Hot chocolate
• Assorted tea bags
• Whipped cream
• Sweeteners
• Invitations
• Utensils
• Plates and bowls
• Mugs and cups
• Firewood

1. Decide who will be attending the party, and where it will be held. Apres ski parties are best at the bottom of a slope or in a chalet near the bottom. Rent a cozy hotel room with a fireplace, a chalet or a house near the slope.

2. Create a menu of hors d'ourves and appetizers. Serve homemade chicken noodle soup with thick plump noodles to warm up with. Use any recipe that allows you to make the dish a day in advance. For example, hot buffalo wings purchased frozen and chunky bleu cheese dressing can be made ahead of time. French or Italian bread cut into pieces with a roasted garlic and olive oil dip is a delight and very filling.

3. To make the bleu cheese dip: Combine 1/3-cup crumbled bleu cheese; 1/4-cup sour cream; 1/2-cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons buttermilk; 2 tablespoons milk; 3/4-teaspoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce and 1 crushed clove of garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste. Store in a glass jar that seals tightly

4. Prepare for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Get large coffee pots or urns to hold boiling water and coffee. Lay individual packets of hot cocoa and tea bags out. Supply whipped cream to top the warm drinks. Have extra sweeteners for the tea drinkers. Keep the drink list simple like Snow Bunnies and Peppermint Patties.

5. Make certain there is wood for the fire and adequate plates and utensils.