Snow Country

hiking. The village's massive recreation center also offers residents of all ages recreation during all seasons. Winter - Winter in the mountains produces a wonderland covered in pristive white blankets of sparkling snow. Winter in Snowmass means cross-country skiing on fresh snow, snow-shoe tours, tubing and more. Summer - The mountain commmunity boasts near perfect temps all summer long. The great weather makes the summer teh perfect time to enjoy the pristine mnoutain scenery. Savor the fresh

soundtrack behind all this. “Travis and I definitely share this path. It’s kind of a migration based on hydrology. I was just obsessed with the processes of nature…I realized that the storms that were providing this great surf would provide amazing snow in the mountains… I was dedicating my life to this process… The laws of nature are the most powerful laws in existence (Bryan Iguchi). The portion of the film that really sticks out to me is when they start to talk about the science behind the storms

been one the coldest, since records began, in many areas from the Rockies eastward to the Appalachians. Mammoth blizzards occurred late in January and early February from the Midwest to the East Coast as strong Arctic plunges dove south into the country and met up with the warmer winds from the deep south. The winter of 1977-78 was similar to its predecessor (1976-77) in terms of cold. The main difference between the two winters, however, came in February. In 1977, temperatures moderated rapidly

apparent. Knowledge, experience and the correct safety equipment will reduce the chances of backcountry fatality. In nearly all winter activities one thought process remains the same, all winter sport activities are inherently dangerous. Weather, snow pack, and the knowledge of how each factor plays a part in backcountry disaster is key to avoiding danger. Mountain conditions can be unpredictable and no matter how much experience and training an individual has, there will come a day when a backcountry

Some people are poets because they love poetry and some people are dancers because they appreciate dancing. I am an outdoorsman because I enjoy nature. As a young child, I loved being outside and playing in the woods. I still enjoy being in God's country today. Everything I do from hunting to snowmobiling leads to why I am an outdoorsman. Forests, lakes, and rivers are the places I love to spend my time. No matter what I am doing outside I will always be happy. My favorite part about being an outdoorsman

Skiing. Getting Started By Bobby Buys Oct 15, 2012 How many times have you enviously watched those skiers gliding down snow covered slopes, perfectly balanced and having the time of their lives? They make it seem effortless but in truth, every one of those seeming experts had to start from the basics. Let's take a look at what you need to get started with skiing. Before you rush out and book that skiing holiday, the best advice is to take professional skiing lessons. Whether you've done some basic

raging across the entire coastline, the west coast was no better- softball-sized hail rained upon the once-temperate area. Russia and Canada seemed to be the worst off; both countries were reporting sub-zero temperatures and thick snowfall. Pressure systems were at an all-time low throughout most of the upper globe. --- The snow hadn't let up in days, and it showed no sign of letting up anytime soon. Arthur Kirkland,

Life is precious. It’s something most of us don’t take into consideration as we carry on with our day to day lives. It’s rare that life puts us in a moment where we truly appreciate the beauty of life. It’s even more rare that teenagers intentionally go searching for it. On a gloomy morning winter day in Southern California, I wait out on my front doorsteps in the pouring rain for my friend, Edan. We were going on a much anticipated and planned out trip to Utah in the dead of winter. Our plan was

In 2000, I was twenty-four years of age. I was working in one of the most-prestigious financial institutions the country. I reported directly to the CFO. I never knew what my official job title was. I was plucked from the trading cage. My boss had four executive male secretaries, who in turn had eight male secretaries. Two each. I knew I wasn 't a secretary. I knew I made a lot of money. I hadn 't the slightest clue what for. Until recently. During the winter, the 72nd second floor resembled a boat

Swoosh. My skis plow through the wet snow as I tuck down the hill, recording ski speed and distance to complete a physics project on kinetic friction. My hands skim through the pages of the novel Rosaura a las Diez, my eyes scanning for examples of the past tense: el pretérito, imperfecto, pluscuamperfecto. I leave class after a discussion on feminism in Frankenstein and continue to argue with my friends all the way to the cafeteria. When asked if I’m planning on studying a specific area next year