Climbers and fishermen seem predisposed to becoming philosophers, driving their daily lives between guide lines emblazoned in their brain chemistry from epic memories. “Thanks for the belay on that project deadline, man.” “Chossy meeting, eh?” “Watch your presentation, she’s pretty spooky this time of day.” etc. But skiers keep it simple. To a skier, it’s […]
The Lone Ranger Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness, 2004 I’m a sucker for final scenes of old western movies. You know, the one where the cowboy’s riding away from the camera on some dusty desert trail with a tired horse and bandaged head? Montana backcountry skiers know this feeling well. It comes after a long day of […]
A Little Nordic Skier Among Big Aspens, Red Lodge Montana (Photo) Panasonic GF1, 20/1.7 Our family spent last weekend at a cabin in Red Lodge, Montana, on sort of a family retreat. We played games, skied, snowshoed, took pictures, soaked in a hot tub, sat in front of the fire, watched Little House on […]