2005/06 Photos taken at
Lookout Pass Ski Area
 (click on the color bar to move to bottom of photo section; click on a photo to enlarge it to 800x600 pixels in a separate window) last update on Sunday, 12-Feb-2006 16:28:05 PST |
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December 1, 2005 Snowfall Log entry |
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 top of one of next season's expert runs (use mouseover to see the farm) |
 the new lift will pass over this place on the Cat Track |
 another look down the new lift's "fall line" |
 the top of the only intermediate trail on the new north facing terrain |
 looking away from top of the 06/07 intermediate trail (use mouseover to go to Gold) |
 first view of the bottom of Last Chance Glades, new this season! |
 these glades are above the last part of the Quicksilver run-out |
 previously dense woods, these glades are now just right for intermediates |
 with a couple more feet of powder snow, these glades will be heavenly |
 leaving Quicksilver, the rest of the front side is revealed |
 10 AM at the only ski area open in the region, and yet... (use mouseover to find the lone skier) |
 heading for the lift on a perfect morning (use mouseover to see typical lift line) |
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December 9, 2005 Snowfall Log entry |
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 looking at a sun lite mountain meadow in Montana, I thought what a great place for a cross-country skiing adventure... (use mouseover to try to see the meadow) |
 for a dozen seasons, this was my favorite spot for steep, deep woods exploration; next season, chairs will pass overhead; now it seems to be "off-limits" (use mouseover to find the poacher) |
 one minor problem to be faced next year will be the expert-beginner interface on the Cat Track (use mouseover to emphasize the 14' bank) |
 after leaving the Cat Track intersection, the next 700' vertical will be clear sailing for the expert (use mouseover to see I-90, 900' below) |
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January 5, 2006 Snowfall Log entry |
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 View from the parking lot before the lift opened. (use mouseover to see unusual grooming) |
 Yes, we WILL make first tracks on a glorious powder day! (unless everything is groomed...) |
 View from the top of Keystone on first run of wonderous day. (use mouseover to see upper St. Regis basin) |
 Headed down Keystone taking pictures while skiing on machined groomed packed powder. |
 Oops, grooming ends midway down Keystone and me without my poles. Time to boogie! |
 Looking at Montana from chair above expert Sun Dance run. |
 Midway down Cloud 9, I stop to see if I'm being followed... Yes, two people are on MY run. |
 Then I continue skiing while taking pictures... this one actually turned out! |
 For my third run, I just had to check out the frontside. (use mouseover to see the Glidden Peaks) |
 As predicted, Black Bear was well groomed, fast and scenic. |
 NEW this year: Last Chance Glades off Golden Eagle. (use mouseover to see its designation) |
 Golden Eagle is one of my favorite runs for going FAST! (use mouseover to see HOW fast) |
 Continuing on Golden Eagle, looking for other people on a day when Silver Mountain is closed. (use mouseover to look back in vain) |
 Oh, there are the Silver Mountain folks, hanging out near the lift... (use mouseover to see them) |
 Back on the backside, starting down mellow Rainbow Ridge. (use mouseover to see Silver Mountain) |
 Some places on the backside are simply magical. (use mouseover to see most secret stash) |
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January 19, 2006 Snowfall Log entry |
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 waiting for the lift to open with a few other powder hounds |
 Powder, beautiful untracked Powder, on Cloud 9 |
 the weather on this glorious day was very varied |
 this cross-country trail on the backside was an adventure in slow motion |
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February 9, 2006 Snowfall Log entry |
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 taking pictures WHILE skiing on Black Bear (use mouseover to feel the movement) |
 view from the top of expert Niagara (called Viagra by locals) (use mouseover to find snowmobile heaven) |
 a good view of Silver Mountain 24 miles away (use mouseover to get closer) |
 pushing the telephoto capability of my little camera (use mouseover to get closer) |
 tree skiing off Rainbow Ridge (use mouseover to see what you don't want to see closely) |
 Copper Basin seen from Lookout Pass entrance (use mouseover to get closer to a great lake) |
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