Tag: nordic skiing
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The Simplicity of Frozen Water
The clear, sunny days just keep coming. The snow is holding up on the trails. What a glorious week for the Yellowstone Ski Festival. Such an amazingly simple formula — water frozen into snowflakes, icicles, frost. Just a few degrees transforms water into a wonderland for winter sport. The sun has been casting its…
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What a View From Deja View!
Not sure the days could get any prettier here. Good snow, warm temps, clear blue sky — life is good. Yesterday, I took advantage of the midday hours, when the faster skiers and training groups head in for lunch and break before their afternoon ski session. The seasoned skiers were coming back in from their…
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The Quiet Before the Storm
The Yellowstone Ski Festival draws thousands of skiers to this small town just outside the gate to Yellowstone National Park. As the week goes on, the population builds, but the weekend before the official start of the Festival is still quiet and peaceful on the trails. I started the day by fulfilling my role as…