Monday, January 25, 2016

Copper Mountain

I went skiing for the first time in over 10 years on Saturday, thanks to a promotional season pass for Copper Mountain Resort. (All photos are taken with my old point-and-shoot camera as I didn't want to ski with the big one.)
It was a perfect blue-sky Colorado day and I couldn't imagine anything I'd rather be doing. I had an absolute blast and I'm sure I'll be out several more times this winter.
After a few rusty turns it all came back and it was like I never took a ten-year break.
Which way should I go? (For non-skiers, in the U.S.A. black-diamond runs are classified "most difficult" or "expert terrain"; the only higher classification is "experts only".)
Let's try some moguls.
I went down this run.
There were no cliffs, but a couple of moderately steep stretches.
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23 comments:

  1. Linda W.January 25, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Yahoo! Good for you for getting back out there. I'm in Steamboat for a couple of days doing the same thing.

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  2. Sylvia KJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:12 AM

    Great captures of a beautiful place!! Love those snowy mountains! Hope your week is off to a great start, Al!! Enjoy!

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  3. eileeninmdJanuary 25, 2016 at 1:03 PM

    Hello, gorgeous views of the mountains. Some times I wish I was into skiing. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!

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  4. SmilingSallyJanuary 25, 2016 at 1:56 PM

    Hi Al,

    We have quite a few Blue Monday bloggers who live in CO, so I must agree that your blue sky is gorgeous! Thanks for playing today.

    Have a Beautiful Blue Monday!

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  5. LVJanuary 25, 2016 at 2:36 PM

    So much beauty in that part of the world. Never would I get on skis tho even if younger. I admire those that do.

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  6. Fun60January 25, 2016 at 3:16 PM

    It must be a real thrill to be ski-ing down those slopes.

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  7. Photo CacheJanuary 25, 2016 at 3:52 PM

    Oh what a beautiful blue-skied day to go skiing.

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  8. carol l mckennaJanuary 25, 2016 at 3:53 PM

    Oh what fun and beautiful photography ~ I used to ski so glad you gave it a whirl this weekend ~ Changes your idea of winter altogether when one does a snow sport!
    Thanks for gorgeous photographic scenes! Glad you you enjoyed yourself.

    Wishing you peace in your week ~ ^_^

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  9. Gemma WisemanJanuary 25, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    Such beautiful snowy peaks create a glorious landscape.

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  10. RajeshJanuary 25, 2016 at 7:36 PM

    Sking is really exciting. But I have tried my hand only once.

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  11. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 25, 2016 at 8:27 PM

    Copper Mountain is a great place to ski, Al, and it looks like you had such a wonderful time! Your point and shoot took fabulous photos.

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  12. Taken For GrantedJanuary 25, 2016 at 9:01 PM

    Been years since I've skied Copper Mountain, but remember having a good time there. I'm not great on double back diamond runs, but the rest aren't bad. Great photos.

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  13. AndreaJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:11 PM

    We literally have totally different worlds, and i am still wishing to experience even just a little part of yours. I wonder if at this age my body can still acclimatize with it though.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2016 at 10:41 PM

    How inviting with snow and blue skies!

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  15. KlaraJanuary 26, 2016 at 2:45 AM

    gorgeous landscape and photos. when I see photos like that I wish I could ski.

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  16. IndraniJanuary 26, 2016 at 10:10 AM

    Gorgeous captures all! It must be thrilling sliding down that.

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  17. Tammie LeeJanuary 26, 2016 at 1:39 PM

    so wonderful that your ability to ski came right back. sounds like you had a great time and gorgeous weather, yea.

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  18. Powell River BooksJanuary 26, 2016 at 10:24 PM

    I never was very good at skiing. One problem was my fear of going up on the chair lift. - Margy

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  19. betty-NZJanuary 27, 2016 at 1:29 AM

    Your photos are so bright and fresh that I can see why you had a good time!

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  20. Vineeta YashsaviJanuary 27, 2016 at 1:35 AM

    Wow!!! This is beautiful...

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  21. sonia a. mascaroJanuary 27, 2016 at 6:57 AM

    Great photos, Al!
    Sounds you had a great time!

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 27, 2016 at 11:23 AM

    It is beautiful and wow, congratulations are definitely in order for picking up where you left off so long ago. Wonderful. Can't believe you were able to take pictures while skiing on those black diamond trails. Fabulous.

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  23. BarbJanuary 28, 2016 at 3:50 PM

    Good for you, Al. Looks like a beautiful day and not too crowded for a weekend. Glad you're back on the slopes! I haven't skied Copper since last Feb. It was bitter cold that day!

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