Monday, February 22, 2016
Another Ski Day
I went skiing again on Saturday - it's been wonderful to get back into this sport that I love. I felt comfortable enough this time to go into the trees.
I love the views from the top.
Here's an old chairlift I rode up. There's not even a safety bar on this one; it's on the advanced side of the mountain so anybody riding it would presumably be comfortable without one. (These days most chairlifts are detachable high-speed lifts, but there are a few older ones at the resorts.)
And more views, this time as the wind was kicking up and some weather moving in.
My GPS watch shows exactly where I went and gives me statistics. Total distance covered (trails and lifts): 28.73 miles (46.24 km). Maximum elevation above sea level: 12,275 feet (3.74 km). Highest speed: 35.27 miles per hour (56.76 kph). I can even see an online map with full details.
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Hello Al,
ReplyDeleteThese are some beautiful pictures. I would be afraid to get on that lift. Thanks for sharing.
Have a Happy Blue Monday!
Sun and snow is a lovely combination!
ReplyDeleteOne of my friends has a app on his phone called "skitracks" that does the same thing. Congrats on getting back on the slopes!
ReplyDeleteHi-tech skiing with your smart watch! Beautiful up there...glad you could go and glad you had time to take the pictures.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful snowy scenes and views, I am the skiing was a lot of fun! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a great time you must have had ~ Great photography ~
ReplyDeleteI used to ski both downhill and cross country ~ now enjoy walking ~
Happy Week to you ~ ^_^
Beautiful snow scenes! Wow, that's a lot of skiing! Technology is so fantastic these days. Looks like it was a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteOh my did you ski down?
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Whoa! Incredible place.
ReplyDeleteThe chairlift ride must be fun.
Amazing place to ski.
ReplyDeleteOh, yes!! Beautiful, snowy scenes indeed!! I love them!! It does look like you had a great day, Al!!! Thanks for sharing the fun!!
ReplyDeleteJust great pictures, Al!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! "Total distance covered (trails and lifts): 28.73 miles (46.24 km)". Wow!
Al, I was surprised by that mileage! I guess I don't think about how many miles I might be covering. Is that including riding up on the lifts? I recognize some of those runs. Glad you're back enjoying it. I hope to downhill again before the end of the season.
ReplyDeleteNice photos! I'll never get back into snow skiing again. That is because I've never done it before. Not even once.
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