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Tag Archives: Snowmass mountain
Getting injured in a ski town!
After Sunday’s whiteout and 8″ of beautiful, sparkling champagne powder I woke up yesterday looking forward to a great day of skiing. I started early, and as the day progressed, the gloomy, overcast skies turned sunny. I was so happy. … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, ski conditions, ski injuries, skiing, Snowmass mountain
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Earning your turns!
On a sunny day in Snowmass last January, there had been no new snow for several days, so Jeff and I strapped on our stabilicers and hiked from our house to the top of Elk Camp, about a 3 mile … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, Randonee', skiing, Skinning, Snowmass mountain, Uphill
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Dust on Crust
Sunday was cooooooold, as it remained below 0 degrees at mid-mountain, so we stayed inside by the fire all day. Monday started at 5 degrees but warmed up later in the afternoon to around 18, and the sun came out! … Continue reading
Posted in Colorado, Living
Tagged Aspen, Aspen plane crash, ski conditions, skiing, Snowmass mountain
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Locals’ Clinics
Yesterday I woke up at 6:30 a.m. to a high of 18 degrees, with snow and temps predicted to fall to the single digits. It was tempting to stay inside and build a fire, but instead I went through my … Continue reading