Photo of the Week – Sunset over Alta

A decade or so ago, I tried skiing in Alta, Utah for the first and only time. But it is not only because I did not like it: I LOVED it. But the friends I ski with live in Colorado and when I’ve gone to visit and go ski, they have chosen ski areas closer to them (and I am not complaining: I’ve discovered many a place I like there too).

Among the many things I loved about my time in Alta was the time we went up in a cat to a ridge to watch the sun set. A relative of my friends worked grooming slopes so he got special permission to take us up on a fun ride to the ridge.

Nothing like a beautiful sunset!
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Photo of the Week – The Mountains of Utah

Ah, this picture really makes me long for winter (or a trip to the southern hemisphere where IT IS winter!).  Taken many years ago while I skied awesome Alta, I long to return to those wonderful slopes and setting.  I need to ski next year as I missed this season and I also have Europe in my sights for a ski trip…

Are you a ski fan?  What is your favorite place to ski?  Where do you want to go ski?

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Pictures of the Week – Alta: Ski Heaven

Many moons ago I resumed skiing after a long hiatus.  Friends’ parents decided to invite me to their annual family ski trip AS A SURPRISE to my friends.  I arrived first in Salt Lake City and made my way to the awesome house at the foot of the Alta ski resort.  Their surprise was a great moment and I thank their parents for creating the opportunity.

But I loved re-kindling my enjoyment of skiing and no better resort than Alta since snowboarding was a no-no!  My friend’s brother worked at the resort and got us to go on one of the monster machines they use to groom the slopes at night for a beautiful sunset ride.  We brought wine and cheese as he drove us up – a thrill ride for sure given the size of the machine and the slopes.  But we were rewarded with the view below which I have played with a lot.  Check out the view and some of the results of my playing.  I would love to hear what you think!

The Magnificent View

Playing with B&W

My Favorite

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