Close to the Sun

The longest night of the year had just passed. Today is the shortest day. In several hours we will be in the closest to the Sun position. Because of this, it is so cold and dark. My household animal by all her body demonstrates what she thinks . . . → Continue reading Close to the Sun

January 1st. Ski and Swim

First time I visited Vancouver many years ago. I was there for the interview, and as the city’s features advertisement got the statement, that it is a unique place, where you can “ski and swim on the same day”. At that time I choose Victoria instead of Vancouver, . . . → Continue reading January 1st. Ski and Swim

Snowy

More snow of the last year:

Winter inside and outside

Unwrap outlook:

Black and White Winter

Two more:

Black and White Big White

I have worried that wouldn’t have a chance for alpine skiing in this season. However, thanks to my friends, I spent a couple weekends on Big White. I love this place for the best snow among the relatively nearest ski resorts. Unfortunately, the weather was not perfect, . . . → Continue reading Black and White Big White

Spring skiing

Finally, I got some skiing in this season and spent four days on Big White. I love spring skiing at this resort: the snow is still good, but it is warm and sunny. More snow photos:

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Annual meeting with Snow Ghosts

Skiing with friends on Big White became good annual tradition. This year I spent here four days in the middle of February. Pure pleasure. And photos of snow ghost, of course:

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AT skiing on Mt St Helens

A week ago we spent day on Mt St Helens slopes. Last years we did it several times already, but this mountain is worth it. If at out first winter climb on St Helens we were alone on the whole mountain, this time the parking lot . . . → Continue reading AT skiing on Mt St Helens

Christmas around

Leavenworth, the pseudo-Bavarian village in east Washington, is a nice place to find Christmas mood.

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