My friend Burl lived in a rental at the near end of Donner, in that picture. One day we rode to top of Mt Whatever at Sugarbowl, climbed to the top, skied down to the old railroad, walked thru the chinese-constructed snow shed tunnels then squeezed out a window, skied down to the lake and walked 2 blocks to his house.
I certainly enjoyed life last week when I hiked up the Grand Teton via the upper Exum Ridge-sans rope car to car in 12 hours. Not a record but I'm 66 and straight from Boston. It was one of my best days in the mountains.
After that, my wife and I joined Jim and Angela Donini and 3 other couples for a week in the Wind Rivers. Great trip!!
DMT - A California native, I learned to ski at Sugarbowl. I remember growing up with Yosemite and Tahoe as my playgrounds and backyards. Still gets me giddy like a little girl, even (esp) at the age of 40! (PS... let me know how the first day of school went for your beautiful girl)
Anastasia ... Best miracle, EVER. As a mother, I too feel so blessed. :)
Steve A ... GO BIG!!!!
Leggs, that summit shot is so cool! I imagined myself there this morning. The ominous clouds are incredible.
Good thread and definitely NOT OT. :)
Thanks, Jody!! This has been quite a year, with very special, loyal friends to share the highlights, and esp the low lights.
And to get our day started off right, here is a fantastic sunset from the desert...
Gatespass, atop my boulder Saturday...
photo by Kean
Credit: Leggs
Last night, the sunset and surrounding storms were AMAZING to watch roll in ... my friend thought we'd get hit by lightening. (I know Gatespass like the back of my hand... no worries!!)
DMT, when I worked at Sugar Bowl, we would do those "Lake Runs" from the top of Donner Peak all the time. One day I decided going left down the face of donner peak would be a fun idea... scared myself silly and ended up dropping a 40 footer before traversing back right to the ridge. Good Times!
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