Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label snow. Show all posts
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
Jac Jac's Shoes
Only a crazy Californian would arrive at the slopes in beach shoes. Socks were a nice touch -eh?!
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
No Fun Allowed?!?
¡Pero, voy a las montañas para jugar en la nieve!
Hmmm, isn't that exactly why people make the trip from the beach to the mountains ... to go play in the snow!
| no se | it is not |
| permite | permitted/allowed |
| jugar | to play |
| en la nieve | in the snow |
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sunday's Adventure
After having such a good time last weekend- Jac and I decided to do an encore road trip this weekend. We figured that this may be our last opportunity this season to go play in the snow.
On the way up, we invented a new game to help pass the time. The name of our game ... Search For Sizzler ! I am proud to announce that I was the grand prize winner - having identified two brand new Sizzler restaurants! I offer you photographic evidence of my prowess...
This week we branched out and tried something new - the freestyle terrain park! The idea is you zip down the mountain and then use the hills on the terrain park to launch yourself. As you go flying through the air you congratulate yourself on being so cool. For me the challenge was to do controlled 'turns' around and skillfully avoid the terrain and getting launched. The first run I stalled and had to jump up and down and skooch from side to side to get going again. Jac on the other hand caught air, not once, but twice!!!
We were blessed with clear skies and the view from the top of the run was amazing. Here you are up in the cool mountain air surrounded by snow and pine trees - and then off in the distance is a gorgeous view of the desert.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Finally We Made It!
After two previous attempts being scuttled by weather - today we finally enjoyed a little road trip and day in the mountains snowboarding!
I was the pilot for today's trip
and Jac served as trusty co-pilot, official photographer and DJ! J- did a great job snapping photos to document our day. Including capturing the finer details such as this picture of our map with hand written directions!
This particular road trip is crazy! Two hours into the trip, you know you are almost there, but you are driving through the beautiful high dessert with these amazing cactus trees all around you. Sitting in your car, vent open in a short sleeved t-shirt - you can't help but start to question your sanity. Here I am in the midst of the desert - what in the world makes me think in 20 minutes from now I will be hurtling down a snow covered mountain on my snowboard?!?
Then, just when you least expect it, in the distance, beyond the cactus - a snow capped mountain appears.
Today, I finally decided that I am confident enough in my 'pro-bunny' status to seek out new and greater challenges. Ah, life beyond the bunny hill! J- and I took the lift way way way up to the top. Despite a few dramatic wipe-outs and one spectacular face plant - I had a blast. J- artfully navigated the hill on her skis and chuckled at the snowboarders sitting on the hill all around her.
Little sister Heather is the one who introduced me to snowboarding. She always helps me as a struggle on and off with my boots - I was missing her today! Hopefully, next year we will be hurtling down a mountain together in Colorado!
We were pretty pleased with ourselves by the end of the day. Tired - but stoked with all the fresh air and exercise and ready for a hearty dinner. On the way up J- had noticed a Sizzler. It was a childhood favourite of hers. Growing up in Canada, I have these weird cultural gaps that I am always anxious to fill in. So we set our sites on Sizzler for dinner. Fortunately for us, the I-15 corridor is Sizzler country!
On our return trip, we made a comic attempt at putting my iPod on shuffle. After a good laugh at my ecclectic mix of music - we put on some road trip tunes, found our groove, and bopped the rest of the way home.
Click here for the photo gallery of our snowboarding trip!
A "shout out" and special thanks to Minh for providing us with a steal of a deal on lift tickets.
I was the pilot for today's trip
and Jac served as trusty co-pilot, official photographer and DJ! J- did a great job snapping photos to document our day. Including capturing the finer details such as this picture of our map with hand written directions!
This particular road trip is crazy! Two hours into the trip, you know you are almost there, but you are driving through the beautiful high dessert with these amazing cactus trees all around you. Sitting in your car, vent open in a short sleeved t-shirt - you can't help but start to question your sanity. Here I am in the midst of the desert - what in the world makes me think in 20 minutes from now I will be hurtling down a snow covered mountain on my snowboard?!?
Then, just when you least expect it, in the distance, beyond the cactus - a snow capped mountain appears.
Today, I finally decided that I am confident enough in my 'pro-bunny' status to seek out new and greater challenges. Ah, life beyond the bunny hill! J- and I took the lift way way way up to the top. Despite a few dramatic wipe-outs and one spectacular face plant - I had a blast. J- artfully navigated the hill on her skis and chuckled at the snowboarders sitting on the hill all around her.
Little sister Heather is the one who introduced me to snowboarding. She always helps me as a struggle on and off with my boots - I was missing her today! Hopefully, next year we will be hurtling down a mountain together in Colorado!
We were pretty pleased with ourselves by the end of the day. Tired - but stoked with all the fresh air and exercise and ready for a hearty dinner. On the way up J- had noticed a Sizzler. It was a childhood favourite of hers. Growing up in Canada, I have these weird cultural gaps that I am always anxious to fill in. So we set our sites on Sizzler for dinner. Fortunately for us, the I-15 corridor is Sizzler country!
On our return trip, we made a comic attempt at putting my iPod on shuffle. After a good laugh at my ecclectic mix of music - we put on some road trip tunes, found our groove, and bopped the rest of the way home.
Click here for the photo gallery of our snowboarding trip!
A "shout out" and special thanks to Minh for providing us with a steal of a deal on lift tickets.
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Thwarted Again
Summary Last Updated - 2/24/08 at 6:51 AM
Mountain High East, North, and the North Pole Tubing Park are closed today. Mountain High East will re-open Monday, Feb. 25th. Mountain High West is currently on a wind hold!!!
Mountain High East, North, and the North Pole Tubing Park are closed today. Mountain High East will re-open Monday, Feb. 25th. Mountain High West is currently on a wind hold!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Snow in The Mountains
I had a little taste of snow over Christmas, But, that was a couple of months ago and I am longing to go play in the white stuff.
A friend sent me some pics of her kids playing in the snow last weekend at Mountain High. They drove up to the mountains with the kids and spent the day playing in the snow - while two hours away I was riding my bike on the beach! Most Southern California kids don't own winter clothes - so they run around in the snow in their old sneakers and jeans until they are soaked through! All part of the fun.
It has been raining all week and according to the Mountain High website they have 6 new inches of snow!
Let's hope the weather holds and my friends and I make it to the slopes this weekend!
A friend sent me some pics of her kids playing in the snow last weekend at Mountain High. They drove up to the mountains with the kids and spent the day playing in the snow - while two hours away I was riding my bike on the beach! Most Southern California kids don't own winter clothes - so they run around in the snow in their old sneakers and jeans until they are soaked through! All part of the fun.
It has been raining all week and according to the Mountain High website they have 6 new inches of snow!
Let's hope the weather holds and my friends and I make it to the slopes this weekend!
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Let It Snow
It has been cooler (low to mid 60's) and rainy lately. A wonderful combination that reminds me of the cool fall breezes and warm spring rains of Ontario.
I received the following e-mail this week ...
NEWS
Mountain High is enjoying the greatest winter conditions it has seen in years. With nearly ever lift and trail open, the deepest snow pack in So Cal, and a ton of great activities, it is going to be another fantastic day for skiing and snowboarding at Southern California's closest winter resort.
Then it dawned on me - Superbowl weekend is the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes! While the crowds are distracted by football and flaked out on the couch eating chips and salsa - I can enjoy a blissful day of snowboarding.
Just thinking about it, has got me in a winter groove. I love the beach and warm weather - but there is nothing like the wonder of a fresh snow fall.
Waking up to snow at Christmas
I received the following e-mail this week ...
NEWS
Mountain High is enjoying the greatest winter conditions it has seen in years. With nearly ever lift and trail open, the deepest snow pack in So Cal, and a ton of great activities, it is going to be another fantastic day for skiing and snowboarding at Southern California's closest winter resort.
Then it dawned on me - Superbowl weekend is the perfect opportunity to hit the slopes! While the crowds are distracted by football and flaked out on the couch eating chips and salsa - I can enjoy a blissful day of snowboarding.
Just thinking about it, has got me in a winter groove. I love the beach and warm weather - but there is nothing like the wonder of a fresh snow fall.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Snow In Toronto
Looks like I may be getting my wish for a white Christmas.
This is what Toronto looked like this morning.
Onramp to the 401 at Keele
(401 is the major freeway across the top of Toronto)
Digging Out
This is what Toronto looked like this morning.
(401 is the major freeway across the top of Toronto)
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