Day 34 - February 3, 2010

So today we headed up to Stratton - conditions were ok, a little icy, but not bad. TomTom took us the most cockamamie way this morning from Jiminy Peak to Stratton though! The roads were all twisty and turny, and there were a ton of frost heaves. I am lucky that my stomach survived the drive up! At the top of one of the lifts, there was a ton of ice from the melting snow, so even though it was rather foggy for most of the day, I was able to capture this shot since I was close enough. I think icicles are beautiful, and one of my favorite parts of winter! Especially on a sunny day when they reflect the light. Not so much today, but still pretty cool looking!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 17 - January 17, 2010

So today, conditions on our first day snowboarding prevented me from bringing my camera up on the mountain, however tonight, we went up to Woodstock for dinner, and it is such a cute town! It was a half hour of twisty turny driving away, but we had a good time! Mom, Dad, Denny and Brandon had to head back to CT after dinner, because they have work and what not, but Ang, Eric and I are staying one more night. Tonight it's supposed to snow a bit - maybe 4-6 inches...so a little bit of fresh powder to snowboard on tomorrow before heading home!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina

Day 16 - January 16, 2010

First day in Ascutney, and unfortunately, internet is hard to come by. I apologize readers, but I will do my best to get pictures up every day, but if I can't, I will as soon as possible! Anyways, tonight we went for a walk around the resort, and the sun had set as we returned to our condo, and the light through the trees was just so beautiful. My dad thought it would be a good idea to be in the picture, but I nixed that idea, at least for the one I was gonna post on here! Tomorrow, we'll be hitting the slopes and I am very very excited!

Until Tomorrow (I hope!)

Athina

Day 15 - January 15, 2010

Ahh snowboarding! How I missed thee! Tomorrow we head up to Ascutney for our first trip of the season, and our first snowboarding of the season as well! It should be fun - we're staying right at the mountain in a 3 bedroom condo. I just pulled out the snowboard from storage and I have to get all my gear together tonight before we head out tomorrow. I wish I had learned to snowboard earlier in life, instead of at 22, though I guess better late than never! There is something so exhilarating about getting to the top of the mountain on a crisp clear winter's day and having fresh powder awaiting you. I guess everyone has their own thing, and snowboarding is definitely mine!

Until Tomorrow,

Athina