Category Archives: Skiing – Alpine

Outdoor Dark Days Challenge!

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Linda

It’s really hard to get up in the morning to go outside for a walk when it’s dark!  Not only is it dark when my alarm goes off but it’s still dark when Gail and I finish our walk.  I … Continue reading →

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Peace, solitude and tranquility at Mt Rainier

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Linda

Dan and I are in Washington, our annual fall visit with our daughter Laura and her husband Mike.  Our tradition is to come in a day early and enjoy a bit of sight seeing in the area.  We’ve had lots … Continue reading →

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Day 32 Home again

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Linda

We left Bozeman at 5:30am with the full moon setting behind us in the west.  Thirteen and a half hours later we pulled into home with the full moon rising in the east.  AHHHH!  Hot tub, wine, bed.  In that … Continue reading →

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Day 27/28 Last Weekend

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Linda

When we began this sabbatical there were endless days of skiing ahead of us.  Now we’re counting down and beginning to look forward to going home.  It’s spring break in Montana and Big Sky is busy!  Good to see so … Continue reading →

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Day 26 Priorities

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Linda

Before we left for skiing I checked the news and saw the devastation in Japan.  Suddenly a bluebird day with 3 inches of new snow just didn’t seem important anymore.  My life is on hold with this trip but their … Continue reading →

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Day 25 Wind Hold

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Linda

Started the day with a quick walk with the dogs.  Feels like I’m getting back into my rhythm, altho it’s not a walk at 5:30am but rather at 8am.  Still a chance to get out and move at my pace. … Continue reading →

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Day 19-23 On the road again

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

I’ve been off the grid for 5 days.  After skiing at Vail Meta and I drove back to Bozeman on Friday, Dan and I drove to Sandpoint, Idaho on Saturday, skied Schweitzer Sunday and Monday and then drove back on … Continue reading →

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Day 17 a few more thoughts

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Linda

Third day on a mountain is always the magic day.  You begin to feel at home, have some favorite runs and know how to manage the snow conditions as the day progresses.  Another bluebird day with near spring conditions. The … Continue reading →

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Day 16 I love traveling with women!

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Linda

When I travel with family I am the self assigned caregiver.  Traveling with a group of women is totally different, and I love it. It’s always amazing to watch a HOW trip come together.   Eleven women of various connections … Continue reading →

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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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