HI Cil,
I guess I'm suspicious because of the time of year. I echo what KML said ... My feeling is go with a friend. Keep your expectations at zero ... and ... I dunno, you're cycling now. What would happen if you went? My concern is your peace of mind.

And I would say no to the skiing for a little longer xoxoxoxo

just my $.02

M 20+ T25+
S ~15.5 (BD)
BD 4/6/15
D 12/23/16

"Someone I loved once gave me
A box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand,
That this too, was a gift."
~ Mary Oliver