Colorado Winter Activities 2014 Part I

[Categories: Photography, Travel Photography, Photography 101 Forever, Winter Activities] [Photos are grouped in galleries which will provide 'Exif' info for those interested. Click on any photo to enlarge and view group in a slide show.  Photo info is in lower right corner, as is 'View full size'.  View full and zoom again for extra detail. …

Copper Mountain Colorado Skiing Update 12/12/12

Copper Mountain had 11 inches of snow in the last week. FINALLY! Another 12-24 inches and the resort could open more than what seems like 15% of the entire ski area at present. The 11" on top of the excellent man-made snow provided some pleasant skiing yesterday. It was what I call 'soft-pack', a few …

Copper Mt., Colorado. Skiing and Snow Update 27 November 2012.

Yet another video from the motley village fool, an old man and his camera.  I digress and I'm not too self-deprecating either.  Skiing continues, snow or no snow.  The runs at Copper Mountain that are open are well-covered with man-made snow.  I skied yesterday post-Thanksgiving and it was quiet.  I think this week and next …

Rocker Tip Skis, an observation

I saw a ski patrol guy (i.e. reallllly good skier) skiing them moderately fast on a snow-packed traverse road yesterday.  Rockers are the latest rage, a very wide ski with very little curve at the waist.  The tips and tails both curve upwards very pronounced and prominent.  This wideness and curve is intended to give …