Loose Ends: The perfect tree

Once the children in the family are grown and gone, one White River valley tradition seems to go by the wayside. The hunt for the perfect tree led everyone out to the Piceance Basin or up the White River to find the perfect Christmas tree. It also was a great way to keep the kids busy on a weekend before the holiday.
Although most memories are painted with alpenglow of a chilly high country outing,…