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Until it’s over. As I looked out the window last evening, the flakes started to fall. First just a few, then more. Perfectly formed, large, fluffy flakes. By the time I got up this morning in Winter Park, Colorado, snow fell at a rapid rate, covering the trees and the…
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The ripped apart bloody remains of the deer were the first sign. The giant paw prints in the snow, showing five distinct pads were the second sign. Make no mistake — the Rocky Mountains of Colorado are mountain lion habitat. Living in the Sierra Mountains of California and now the…
Continue readingDuring a winter such as this one, when snow has been sorely lacking, a forecast for any snow at all can seem welcome. So as we headed to Winter Park this past weekend for our annual winter ski trip, we felt optimistic hearing there was snow in the forecast. We…
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As we descend down Berthoud Pass, the expanse of the valley starts to come into view. Driving further north towards Fraser and Granby heading towards Grand Lake, the views open and the skies become enormous. Spending time in the Fraser Valley reminds me of Colorado’s version of “Big Sky Country.”…
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