Snow Country

I still remember it as if it was yesterday, waking up with a throbbing left ankle that I had broken while snowboarding not 2 and half months earlier. Hobbling out the door in the snow as I went to the car, thinking that I should be on leave and enjoying the snow, but instead I was going to work. We were conducting a military deployment exercise, and I didn’t want to be at work. I was a gorgeous day outside; the sun was shining, no wind to speak of, and it was a breathtaking day. Nonetheless,

Offering consistent sunshine, dependable snow and beautiful vistas, Echo Ridge is only 9 miles form downtown Chelan, and 2 miles past the Echo Valley Ski Area, This is ridge top loop skiing at its best, with almost 25 miles of groomed terrain for every skill level, and a cozy warming yurt. Some trails are even open to skiers with dogs. Echo Ridge Nordic Ski Area is a professionally designed ski area offering trails that follow the contours of the terrain, creating interesting and exciting skiing

Her lips were numb when she pulled away, but the ache in her chest remained. Her body shivered and for once it wasn’t from being close to Theo. The house had cooled several degrees and she felt the cold. The homage to Theo caught her eye again, sending her brain into overdrive. “It’s bloody cold in here.” She rubbed her arms. “I don’t know if I can do this,” she whispered as she bent down and picked up the clothes she’d dropped earlier. Putting on her panties and pants, Carly avoided eye contact

tournament and it gave me a great sense of pride. Before our departure to Sarnia the congressman, Larry Bucshon gave us certificates of recognition for our splendid representation of Evansville. I was 13 at the time and I was very excited to leave the country for the first time. I do not believe my age affects my perception of this

research that the continued use of road salt is not only harmful to the environment (Novotny, & Stefan, 2012; Equiza et al., 2017) which is also harmful to the health and general well-being of the population. Such reports have been published across countries and specifically in Canada (Priority substances list assessment report, 2001). Furthermore, the Canadian government has also conducted a report that highlighted in detail the negative environmental impacts of road salt. (Priority substances list

Despite what people may think, evolution versus religion has been around for a long time. It is a well known debate topic in hundreds of countries. While being around in numerous centuries, and having an important role in many people’s lives, the controversy rages on. With the argument of evolution versus religion, some people may believe religion is the right answer, however evolution gives a whole new answer to the question due to the unrealistic nature of an omnipotent figure, supporting factors

was also uneasy, but tried to reassure himself saying, “There’s no way this entire group can make a decision that isn’t smart…Of course it’s fine, if we’re all going. It’s got to be fine.” I think knowing some were having reservations about back country skiing makes the situation even more tragic because the skiers knew that skiing in a large group was more dangerous, but they did it

in the other direction where you see natural scenery with a variety of landscapes. "That's where you'll be skiing." So what is heli-skiing? It's getting on a helicopter and then going to that radical wilderness site to ski. No rules, no artificial snow blowers and nobody to tell you what you can or you can't do. It's about finding that extreme location via a chopper, getting dropped off and totally going for it. There are two types of heli-skiing, the US/Canadian model and the European model. The

National Park – has crystal clear alpine lakes, jagged, snow-capped peaks and green forests that combine to make one of the most beautiful areas in the country. It’s no wonder the ancient Native Americans spend their summers there 11,000 years ago. The John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway takes you through some of this gorgeous scenery and right to the entrance of Yellowstone National Park. The park offers mountain climbing, cross-country skiing, hiking, biking and fishing. There is a fee for

The light from the setting sun shimmers off the snowy treetops. Air whistles around my ears, skin tingling and burning. I leave fresh, crisp footprints in the dry snow as if I am the only person who has ever stepped foot there. The naked trees standing tall and still, untouched. Standing in silence letting the snowflakes fall in my golden hair. Coming to my hideaway gives me a rush of memories of a simpler time. Sledding down a steep hill, steamy hot chocolate warming my frostbitten hands, curling