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[Ozzy the dog]

Originally Posted by magirus

It took quite a few visits to Durham Cathedral before the sun was shining at just the right angle, through a stained glass window and on to the stonework opposite to get the effect I wanted . . .

. . . through the window . . .




. . . on the stone . . .

There has got to be a crock of gold in that wall. Very nice

[Dirk Hofman]

Lately I've been searching out a lot of terrain and snow out-of-bounds wherever I've been skiing, and this has led me to take up Alpine Touring, or more simply, backcountry skiing. The idea is that you climb up the mountain on regular skis, but with bindings which come free in the heel on the climb up. The boots also are much lighter and have a "walk" mode which allows a great deal of flexibility at the ankle, as well as Vibram soles which allow you to hike/climb if you need to.

This is a couple weekends ago near Donner Pass in the Tahoe area with a group of 5 of us. Fantastic day, good people and I learned a ton about snow conditions and how to identify danger areas for the different kinds of avalanches possible in the area. I'm excited to get a few more outings going this spring. Caught some pretty decent photos on the iPhon.

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From a rock formation at the top of Donner peak, looking down to Donner Lake:


Our guide pointing out some potential danger at the top of Judah Ridge:


Team approaching the summit of Donner Peak:


Detail of free heel on Alpine Touring rig, Donner Peak summit:

[imwjl]

Originally Posted by Dirk Hofman

Lately I've been searching out a lot of terrain and snow out-of-bounds wherever I've been skiing, and this has led me to take up Alpine Touring, or more simply, backcountry skiing. The idea is that you climb up the mountain on regular skis, but with bindings which come free in the heel on the climb up. The boots also are much lighter and have a "walk" mode which allows a great deal of flexibility at the ankle, as well as Vibram soles which allow you to hike/climb if you need to.

This is a couple weekends ago near Donner Pass in the Tahoe area with a group of 5 of us. Fantastic day, good people and I learned a ton about snow conditions and how to identify danger areas for the different kinds of avalanches possible in the area. I'm excited to get a few more outings going this spring. Caught some pretty decent photos on the iPhon.

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From a rock formation at the top of Donner peak, looking down to Donner Lake:


Our guide pointing out some potential danger at the top of Judah Ridge:


Team approaching the summit of Donner Peak:


Detail of free heel on Alpine Touring rig, Donner Peak summit:

Nice. With any snow left in north side shade, ski area or 2.5+ hours of driving, I've switched to trail riding.

[Dirk Hofman]

Originally Posted by imwjl

Nice. With any snow left in north side shade, ski area or 2.5+ hours of driving, I've switched to trail riding.

Thanks! Out here We're lucky that we can trail ride all winter.

[Edgar Poe]

My friend Edgar.

Ed

[magirus]

Originally Posted by Ozzy the dog

There has got to be a crock of gold in that wall. Very nice

Thank you! Step outside the Cathedral on to Palace Green and you may see a pot at the end of the rainbow . . .







. . . ;-)

[Brucebubs]

[Mr. Paul]

Behind Great Sand Dunes National Park in south central Colorado is the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve. On Sunday we hiked to Lower Sand Creek Lake, a stunning setting with Tijeras Peak looming above.

Lower Sand Creek Lake Sophie- by Paul Leach, on Flickr

[Sage97]

My newish macro lens
Kaka-13 by sage972003, on Flickr

[Brucebubs]

Originally Posted by Sage97

My newish macro lens

Superb shot Sage97.

[Twilo123]

Nice Sage!
A couple of pics I took recently of a buddies hot rod.

[Sage97]

Thanks guys.

My attempt at a sunrise shot in Tybee, GA.
Tybee-19 by sage972003, on Flickr

[membler]

Storm passed through yesterday

[GTRGUY005]

Pell Street, Chinatown, New York City.

[Dirk Hofman]

Originally Posted by GTRGUY005

Pell Street, Chinatown, New York City

Nice. Would like to see more like this!