Sunday, February 17, 2008

Superlative Sunshine Skiing










Frozen saguaro? Desert pines? Just some neat images from yesterday's cross-country ski outing...these baby pines are struggling to reach the sun through the wind-sculpted snow!


The ice crystals on the branches are like jewels against the sky! And the trees... encased in feathery white coats....this must be heaven! Dick (one of our septuagenarian ski buds) says so...

Brad, our leader, surveys the view....this is a great spot for a snack & some hot tea!







Rocks along the edge of Nickelplate Lake rise like small snow pyramids....

"Mike, where are your feet/boots/skis ??"....we encounter some deep snow as we cut across this corner of the lake....Brad (in red) & Dick follow behind...




There were 6 of us out enjoying this beautiful day!
l to r: Dick, Margaretha, Brad, Fran & Art









but all good things must come to an end, so it's homeward bound, til next time!

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