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Day 11 It’s COLD!

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Linda

Frigid cold and dangerous wind chill when moving down hill!  You know it’s cold when the snow squeeks and you can’t ski away from the chairlift at the top of the hill.  All human skin needed to be covered or … Continue reading →

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Day 10 Skiing is like a dance with the Mountain

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Linda

We first came to Big Sky in 1990.  Dan and I drove out with our three kyds in our converted van packed full of gear and winter vacation essentials.  It was the beginning of a love affair with Lone Peak. … Continue reading →

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Day 9 Spring Nordic Walking Classes are updated!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Linda

I am such a creature of habit and this trip is kicking my butt.  I sleep in, no morning walk, hours on the mountain followed by evenings of wine and good food.  At least I still go to bed early … Continue reading →

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Day 8 Deep Snow!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Linda

It was steep and deep yesterday at Moonlight Basin!  After almost a foot of new snow in the past 48 hours and just enough wind to fill in the tracks it was a great day to be out. The best … Continue reading →

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Day 7 Family on the mountain

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Linda

Growing up I skied Saturdays with my brothers in Blizzard.  When my own kyds were growing up we skied Saturdays with my brother, sisters, nieces and nephews in Blizzard.  As everyone grows up and goes on with their life the … Continue reading →

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Day 6 A day off…

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Linda

Sometimes life throws you a curve.  I had planned to ski my new Nemesis today at Moonlight.  Instead I got up and pulled a muscle in my upper back.  Guess favoring that torn rotator cuff muscle in my left shoulder … Continue reading →

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Day 5 Fresh snow and old friends

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Linda

I have to admit I was disappointed when we first arrived and conditions were marginal for skiing. But the past two days have been awesome.  Fresh snow, time with old friends and the last run from the top of the … Continue reading →

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Day 4 New Snow!

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Linda

It was a Pocket Rocket Day!  That means there was fresh snow at Big Sky. It’s amazing how fast the mountain can change, from windswept hardpack snow to inches of powder.  The wind is still with us but it was … Continue reading →

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Day 3

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Linda

Big Sky went on wind hold with 75mph winds on the mountain so we went snowshoeing. Believe it or not Dan has never been out on his snowshoes.  I got him a really nice pair for Christmas to entice him … Continue reading →

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Dark Days Challenge #5

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Linda

Being on vacation is no excuse for not cooking locally.  In fact every where you go in Montana there are signs and ads reminding you to purchase locally.  I’m mixing Minnesota and Montana and looking forward to putting together meals … Continue reading →

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