11,500 Feet Above

Wednesday I took a personal day to go skiing with my dad, who happens to be a master in the art of the slopes. We went up to Snowbowl in Flagstaff... The week day and pre-spring break day was perfect because the lines weren't extremely long. I've finally graduated to the Agassiz chairlift and a few black diamond trails! Then again, the black diamonds here are intermediate courses at Jackson Hole... but still, my dad said I was ready to give them a try, and while I still need a lot more practice, it is something I could master. I guess I'll have to find a way to ski more often when Arizona has a good winter.

Thanks for all of the pointers and a great day, dad!

 The snow boarders outnumbered us by far. Maybe someday I'll give it another try!

Until then, I will focus on skiing. 

 Bobby B, skiing superstar!

 You could see the Grand Canyon from the top of the lift!

Sunset in Black Canyon City

The clouds inspired me to find a spot to take a few sunset shots. I drove north on the I-17. After ending up in Black Canyon City and pulling off a random side road I found a few spots. I also brought my 35mm and shot some Velvia... I miss film more and more these days. Digital is too easy and I feel like I have become so lazy. When that roll is developed, I will post a series featuring film. In the meantime: More desert!

 Hi Jeepies... I heart you even though I pretend not to.

 The foot hills of the Bradshaw Mountains

 Trash = Good Subject Matter

 Wide Open Space

 One thumb up.

 Thanks for getting me there and back, Jeepies.

 I don't know why I posted this one.

Attempted panoramic. 

On the way home I took the Carefree Highway and saw three javalina sprint (as fast as piggies can) across the road. There were also a few cows and a bull grazing mindlessly despite the cars zooming past.

Desert Snow

On New Year's Eve, we took a drive up to Crown King after a winter storm dumped snow at elevations as low as 2000 feet. We used the winch for the first time when my dear husband tried to park in 2 feet of snow. It worked well. I spared him by not photographing the rescue operation.