New Profile Picture

Yes, I finally got around and updating my profile picture in the About Me Section on the right. Mary Dawn took this of me while on top of Mauna Kea on July 14, 2006.

A very good "photo" of a photographer it is.

Black Iron Bowl: New ski runs opening up at Telluride!!!!

I have skied several of these new runs when they opened it up at the end of the season, and they were awesome! It is a bit of a hike to get to them, but I am very excited about this. Let it snow!!!!! :)

The following photo was taken several years ago when I skied Westlake. I blogged about it here



The following was taken from
http://tellurideskiresort.com/TellSki/index.winter.aspx

Telluride Ski Resort Proudly Announces the Opening of Black Iron Bowl

Telluride Ski Resort is thrilled to announce the opening of Black Iron Bowl, adding eight runs of backcountry-style terrain adjacent to the breathtaking Prospect Bowl. The area sits against the dramatic backdrop of Palmyra Peak on the western end of the resort.

“Black Iron Bowl is both challenging and exceptionally beautiful,” said Jeff Proteau, vice president of operations for the ski resort. “We are excited to offer our guests an unforgettable backcountry experience within the ski area boundary.”

Black Iron Bowl is accessible via Lift 12 (Prospect Lift) and a short hike out Prospect Ridge. Skiers and riders will be able to drop in anywhere from 10 minutes to 30 minutes hiking time along the ridge. Dropping 1000 vertical feet on the primary pitches, terrain includes the expansive Mountain Quail couloir, European-style faces, open glades and steep chutes. The Mountain Quail couloir had previously been accessible as guide-only, but now the full expanse of Black Iron will be open for public access as conditions allow.

Other new runs include Westlake, Lakeview, Review, Dihedral Chute, Dihedral Face, Jello’s Bowl and Nice Chute.

“This exceptional terrain hosted some of the most talented professional skiers on the planet with the Subaru Freeskiing Open,” said Proteau, “and now both our locals and our guests have the opportunity to experience Black Iron Bowl for themselves.”

Black Iron Bowl, named for an old mining claim, is an excellent addition to the existing inbounds hike-to areas of Bald Mountain and Prospect Ridge, where advanced skiers and boarders enjoy fresh tracks virtually all season.

Conditions permitting, Black Iron Bowl will open as early as January.

Do you have an interest to going to Europe?...

Yes, I know it has been a while since I posted. As most of you know, it has been a bit crazy August, with floods, and moving and all.

But in the mean time, check out what Mary Dawn is planning.

It is a guided tour of Germany and France.
www.alpen-tours.com



Very cool....