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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14 comments:

  1. SmilingSallyFebruary 22, 2016 at 8:47 AM

    Hello Al,

    These are some beautiful pictures. I would be afraid to get on that lift. Thanks for sharing.

    Have a Happy Blue Monday!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2016 at 11:09 AM

    Sun and snow is a lovely combination!

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  3. Linda W.February 22, 2016 at 1:00 PM

    One of my friends has a app on his phone called "skitracks" that does the same thing. Congrats on getting back on the slopes!

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  4. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 22, 2016 at 1:41 PM

    Hi-tech skiing with your smart watch! Beautiful up there...glad you could go and glad you had time to take the pictures.

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  5. eileeninmdFebruary 22, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    Beautiful snowy scenes and views, I am the skiing was a lot of fun! Happy Monday, enjoy your new week ahead!

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  6. carol l mckennaFebruary 22, 2016 at 3:04 PM

    Wow! What a great time you must have had ~ Great photography ~

    I used to ski both downhill and cross country ~ now enjoy walking ~

    Happy Week to you ~ ^_^

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  7. CraveCuteFebruary 22, 2016 at 3:26 PM

    Beautiful snow scenes! Wow, that's a lot of skiing! Technology is so fantastic these days. Looks like it was a wonderful day!

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  8. Photo CacheFebruary 22, 2016 at 4:33 PM

    Oh my did you ski down?

    Worth a Thousand Words

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  9. IndraniFebruary 22, 2016 at 6:42 PM

    Whoa! Incredible place.
    The chairlift ride must be fun.

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  10. RajeshFebruary 22, 2016 at 7:03 PM

    Amazing place to ski.

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  11. Sylvia KFebruary 22, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    Oh, yes!! Beautiful, snowy scenes indeed!! I love them!! It does look like you had a great day, Al!!! Thanks for sharing the fun!!

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  12. sonia a. mascaroFebruary 23, 2016 at 7:16 AM

    Just great pictures, Al!
    Congratulations! "Total distance covered (trails and lifts): 28.73 miles (46.24 km)". Wow!

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  13. BarbFebruary 24, 2016 at 8:01 AM

    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.

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  14. Pat TillettFebruary 29, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    Nice 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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