On January 7th, the birthday of Albert Bierstadt and the pretty girl from the village, neighbors and friends celebrated with much merriment at the Alturas Lake Ski Area. The news that trails were groomed on both the 6th and 7th was met with great joy by the partygoers and plans for more grooming on the 8th and 9th aroused excitement and eager anticipation among the gathered sport enthusiasts. A cry of “Oh my gosh!” was heard from the birthday girl herself. We cannot but agree.