Snow arrives in the high country. These tall spruce trees won’t be “evergreen” today. Good news for the skiers and riders who will be passing between them all day. It doesn’t get much better than this for winter sports enthusiasts. I didn’t stop too many times this day for photography. Had to get my laps…
Happy Birthday, Mary Jane! The year 2025 marks 50 years since Colorado’s renowned Mary Jane ski area opened its slopes to the public. Known for its steep terrain, challenging moguls, and tree-skiing opportunities, Mary Jane has become a beloved destination for winter sports enthusiasts. According to local lore, Mary Jane is named after a madam…
Snow comes to the Fraser River, and the battle begins. Within a few weeks, this stretch of river will be completely iced over. But for now, the river wins and the only snow that remains is what clings to the top of every boulder that the water can’t rush downstream. In this photo, the water…
Ski racers making the early morning trek to the gondola as the race course is set and ready for action! Looks like the snow will be good and the sun will shine. When I was setting up to take this shot, suddenly, these two strangers came from behind me and began walking across the pedestrian…
High alpine lakes capture the last remaining melting snow near Trail Ridge Road – Rocky Mountain National Park. I hear a song coming on: “He was born in the summer of his twenty seventh year, coming home to a place he’d never been before…” It’s hard for me to not begin singing that song whenever…
Looking across to Colorado’s Front Range peaks and the Continental Divide from Second Creek Trail – Arapaho National Forest. I feel like you could almost hear the sound of music coming from these hills. (Winter Park, Colorado) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 55mm f/22 1/100sec iso-100
We have one of those odd “family rules”… no talk of ski season until after the month of July. Well, when the first day of August hits, we are dreaming about scenes like this one. Fresh snow on the Over-‘n’-Underwood trail, with a famous Colorado bluebird sky – Winter Park Resort. (Winter Park, Colorado) ≡Canon…
Springtime comes to the Fraser Valley as snow maintains its hold on the Continental Divide. I am always amazed at how dramatic the sky can be in the mountains, with the sun making its final appearance on the tallest peaks, and in this case, the scattered clouds were like icing on the cake. (Winter Park,…
Jim Creek as it tumbles down from the Continental Divide between Parry Peak and Mt. Bancroft in Colorado’s Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forest. The sound you hear while hiking along this creek is very soothing. (Winter Park, Colorado) ≡Canon R5/RF24-240 44mm f/10 1/100sec iso-320