seeing straight

at the Meissner snow shelter during our full-moon back country XC adventure

So my X-mas break was pretty epic. I cross-country skied 3 times, one of which was under a full moon and in the back country. Two times I went at the Olympic Nordic Center in Canmore, Alberta. I played on a playground in -20 degree weather in a foot of snow with my dog(s). I played mounds of music with family and friends. I got to start my new year with my best friends. I skied the Summit of Mt. Bachelor the day that it opened after a storm that brought 6 feet of new snow with it.... Needless to say, I was lucky and busy during my seemingly short stay in the states for the holidays. It was fantastic. And I took pictures of that fantasia. And they are here....

at the playground in Canmore in the early frosty morning (when I couldn't sleep due to jet lag) 

I really wanted to play on the monkey bars...

a winter wonderland at home in Oregon

up at the Nordic Center in Canmore, Alberta

yahoo Canada!

full moon of wonder

with the family (plus Austin) :)

Nadi and Midna wrestling

friends and fresh air

Canadian Rockies (Allana is happy about it)

happiness in the dark

just another junction

getting nuts in the Meissner shelter

cold cold sun

the deformed trees are always the prettiest (I love you mum)

Well, that's all folks. I'm so excited to head back to Cortina on Wednesday for another weekend of speed! Standing within vast mountains and beautiful cliffs always makes me feel small, makes me smile, deepens my breath. I'm glad for that, and I'm glad that Cortina is one of those places. I breathe easy just thinking about it... and I'll be there soon. For now, I'm taking advantage of this here couch under my bum and enjoying every minute of it. Peace and love.