Spring Skiing
March's entrance was unmistakably Leonine, adding considerably to this year's already substantial snow pack. Bright sun, and moderate temperatures collaborated...
Hill Dog Image
Snow Moon Over Elk Mountain
This week, the Full Snow Moon retires, Eased from the sky by rosy dawn. Soon, bright early sparkles all about:...
Sunchokes and Ski Trails
Mid-Winter finds us in a cherished, strenuous, comfortable, familiar rhythm: Wake-up, eat, work, ski, sleep; repeat. When it was "too...
Snowy Hemlock
Tousel topped hemlock, green all year. Snow laden boughs harbor cones; next season's seeds.
Gifts
Gifts are given, some received. Brightly colored, Joy the moment unwrapped. Some are in the giving, Source of comfort, Though...
Hard Frost
A couple of days ago, the season's first hard frost. Now, blazing colors.
Beretta Athena
Daphne with stick, and her niece Berry, the new dog on the hill.
In Flight
Hawk in flight, lofted by air and sunlight bright.
Live Strong
The view across the valley from the road to Alpe d'Huez, Isere province, southern France (photo circa 1973); site of...
Bernie’s Boots
Bernie's gilded boots, worn no more, last step taken. Now, back door sentinels. This last pair of many, first donned,...