Tag Archives: Snow

First day on Telemark skiis

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

Normal is strapping a snowboard onto my comfortable boots. Gliding down the mountain at rapid speeds, ducking in and out of trees, shredding powder. Not normal sunk in Sunday when my feet were jammed in these funny boots where it … Continue reading →

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Happiness is a Choice.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

Found this article today. ‘Top Five Regrets of the Dying.‘ “This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ … Continue reading →

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Vance’s Cabin hut trip

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Colorado magic.  It’s what I like to call all these little treasures that slowly rise to the surface with the more time you spend exploring in this state.   And yesterday, more magic appeared! Close to Minturn, CO you’ll find … Continue reading →

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Heli Skiing in Silverton, Colorado

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

First line of the liability agreement:   You may die today. Instantly my thoughts “well, isn’t that pleasant and holy, this just got REAL.”    A friend found out about $50 heli drops down in SW Colorado and a group … Continue reading →

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Exploring a wonderland

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

Every morning the sun rises over this valley, bringing light to the spectacular.  Giving shape to the surrounding marvel.  Adding more and more wonder as to ‘how does earth become this?’ Colorado splendor.  A moment when you look around, look … Continue reading →

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