Lake Clark National Forrest

Beautiful few days visiting one of Alaska's National Forrest.   Nothing like viewing Grizzly Bears on their level.  On the ground; up close and personal.

Big AK Ski Race

Connor competed in his second race event this week.  This weeks events were the Snow Board Giant Slalom at the Alyeska Ski Resort about 40 miles south of Anchorage.

This is new to Connor and he has only been Snowboarding for little over a year.  The Giant Slalom is the larger of the 2 races located on steeper terrain which allows for faster speeds.

Connor did well collecting (2) Bronze Medals today.  He has another race next week.

  

Worlds Tallest Building

My travels this week included a quick stop in Dubai, UAE.  Spencer has been studying about the world's tallest building and he asked me to take some photos of it.  I only had a point-n-shoot camera and the weather was hot and hazy but I hope the photos are ok for you Spencer.  Daddy is only here for a couple of hours and then we take off again.

Weekend Wrap-up

Well, no new snow but the skiing was great.  We skied until our legs gave out and called it a day.  We did get the opportunity to ski Glacier Bowl.  This area is a hike up only area and is very seldom open due to avalanche risks.  Those choosing to hike Glacier Bowl can add up to a 1000 vertical feet to their run.  Not to mention fresh powder.  I stepped off my skis and sank to my waste in undisturbed powder.

A few shots for you showing skiers standing on the ridge and Connor skiing by on his way down the bowl.  What a start to 2010.

   

New Years Day

New year begins with more snow skiing and such.  We spent most of the day at the top of Alyeska.  This was the only place to see the sun.  As you can see from the photos, it was like skiing in the clouds.  The valley was covered with clouds all day and only those of us who ventured to the top got a glimpse of the sun.  Spencer and his friend Pete took advantage of the day.

 

New Years Eve

Spent the New Year weekend in Girdwood, AK at the Alyeska Ski Resort.  Everyone skied, snowboarded and had a nice time with friends.

New Years Evening, the boys participated in the annual Torchlight Ski Event.  The last run of the evening they line all the skiers up, turn out the lights, give them a torch and they ski down the mountain.  This is followed by a nice fireworks event.  Happy New Year to all you outsiders.

  

Morning Walk

Everything takes on a different perspective when you are in Alaska. A morning walk for instance; most of us think of walking the dog, walking to get a cup of coffee or jumping in your car to run to the store.

In Anchorage, AK; a morning walk is not complete without your pet reindeer. Yes, reindeer! These gentlemen are walking their reindeer in downtown Anchorage. The enclosed walkway you see in the background leads to our main downtown mall. These gentlemen are walking down one of our main street near 6th and F streets.

Gotta love it.