East out West

Hi friends! 

The past two summers I’ve had an internship with the local Berkshire Hathaway office in Ketchum, and part of my job includes hosting open houses. My current open house is somewhat slow, so I figured now would be the perfect time to update the Eph blog readers on my summer adventures so far!

Me at my open house

In addition to hosting open houses in multi-million dollar properties (no complaints there), I also write weekly seller reports, create comparative market analyses, and make advertising campaigns. Overall, I’ve loved learning about the real estate market, especially since I’ve grown up witnessing its huge impact on the Ketchum/Sun Valley economy.

In addition to work, I’ve been training with the SVSEF summer training group, which is HUGE this year. I feel slightly bad when all 40 of us swarm the peaceful Sun Valley bike paths, but it’s been so fun training with a big group of friends from other EISA schools.

Ski!

Girl run

First OD in June featuring lots of snow

While I’ve loved training with ski buddies from other schools, the highlight of my summer has been the three Ephs (and former Mule) who came to visit me. While Sun Valley lives up to its name 99% of the time, it of course decided to rain the first day that Tzevi, Piper, and Sage were here. But, that didn’t stop us from going on a super soggy yet beautiful gravel ride. Naturally, we went to the rodeo on the 4th, and the next day made the drive up north to go rafting with the most amazing raft guide ever – Quinn!! It was so fun to float the river and be reunited with Willytown friends again.

Gravel ride (post downpour) 

Rodeo!

Rafting with Quinn!!

The next weekend, the lovely Bailey made a quick trip up with her friend Emily, and we went on a beautiful hike featuring three mountain lakes and lots of laughter. It was so fun to see her before she takes off for Europe, and I will miss her and the other juniors dearly this fall.

One of the lakes on our hike

Bailey + Ani + Me + Emily 

I’m not sure how the second half of my summer could possibly top the first, but I’m excited to keep romping around in the mountains and taking in the amazingness that is an Idaho summer. After that, senior year here I come!! 

Bye for now, 

Luci