My favorite skis (Jerry Garcia Memorial skis) with the GPS antenna and the mountain.
Ken working on the site which looks like the snowmobiles ran over a few times.
Ken skiing out just before we got back to the truck.Wednesday, June 11, 2008
And I get paid for this!!!
On May 30th, Ken and I skied into one of our GPS sites on the south side of Mt. St. Helens. It was not communicating anymore so we wanted to see what was wrong. In a normal year we would have been able to drive to the site but not this year. It was a 3 mile ski one-way to the site. It was a beautiful day, not to hot but not to cold. Ken was on his cross country skis and I was on my BC skis. This was Ken's first time skiing downhill ever and he rocked it. I think he will master it with a little more practice. Below are some pictures from that day.
My favorite skis (Jerry Garcia Memorial skis) with the GPS antenna and the mountain.
Ken working on the site which looks like the snowmobiles ran over a few times.
Ken skiing out just before we got back to the truck.
My favorite skis (Jerry Garcia Memorial skis) with the GPS antenna and the mountain.
Ken working on the site which looks like the snowmobiles ran over a few times.Ken skiing out just before we got back to the truck.
I love spring skiing in June!
Aaron and I headed out June 1st to meet with some friends to ski Mt. Stuart. Lisa and Victor skied to Long Pass the day before and camped out. We got up at 3AM to ski in and meet them the next morning. The snow was pretty thin at the trail head and we had to hike a little ways before we could put on our skis. We got up to Lisa and Victor around 6:45AM and they were still hunkered down in their tent. As they were packing up we finally got a glimpse of the mountain and a lot of the low elevation snow had melted. This means that if we decided to ski it we were going to be walking in our ski boots before we got to the snow. We finally decided to go adventure in an area that we knew still had snow. It ended up being a great day with incredible corn snow skiing. The only thing that would have made it better would have been if the cloud layer would have been a little higher so that we could have seen Lake Ann from our high point but beggars can't be chooser. Here are some photos taken by Victor of our fun.
Me dropping in from Longs Pass
Super Dog-Tippi
Lisa, Aaron, and Me skinning up!
Victor, Lisa, and Aaron on top but who would have known with all that fog!
Aaron ripping up the corn.
Me dropping in from Longs Pass
Super Dog-Tippi
Lisa, Aaron, and Me skinning up!
Victor, Lisa, and Aaron on top but who would have known with all that fog!
Aaron ripping up the corn.Monday, February 25, 2008
Hog Loppet 2008
Saturday was the Hog Loppet! For those not familiar with this event it is 19.9 miles of cross country skiing at it best. We skied from the top of Mission Ridge Ski Area to Blewett Pass. The first 2.4 miles we call the "rodeo" since you are off groomed road and there are a couple good downhill sections, lots of crashes, and many people to negotiate. Then there is a few miles of good ups and downs but near the end there is a long (and on my skis fast) downhill to the finish.
This year our group consisted of Chris, Katie, Bram, Sherry, Hilary, Aaron and Me. For most of us this was our second year and the weather was gorgeous, thank you weather gods. I think we all agree that to do this event you need good boots, a little beer, and a health sense of humor.
After the ski we all headed to Chris and Katie for a great dinner and then we were all ready for a sleep. Thanks to everyone in the group it was a blast and I can not wait until next year.
To see pictures of the fun click here!
Friday, February 8, 2008
Alaska Fishing Pictures!
One of Aaron's crewmen was a professional photographer this year and he took some great pictures. On the link below there are few of the ones I liked the best.Aaron is a popular guy!
As many of you know it has been snowing very hard here in the PNW and Aaron has been hard at work. He has also had some time on the TV news because of this. He never says anything but you can see him hard at work in the background or driving the snowcat. Kind of fun to get to see him working. I may have seen him more on TV lately then in real life. Take care!
Q13 Video from Feb. 5, 2008
King 5 video Feb. 3, 2008
King 5 Exclusive video Feb. 4, 2008
KOMO Aaron and Tippi video Jan. 30, 2008
Q13 Video from Feb. 5, 2008
King 5 video Feb. 3, 2008
King 5 Exclusive video Feb. 4, 2008
KOMO Aaron and Tippi video Jan. 30, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Yike! What happened to the last quarter of 2007
Well I need to apologize, some how the end of 2007 passed and I did not keep up with our blog. So here is a recap and some pictures too!
In the beginning of October, Aaron and I went to the Dominican Republic to visit my Great Aunt Petrona and to see a beautiful country. My Mom also went with us for the first half of the trip. Late at night we landed in Santo Domingo and the first thing we saw was my Aunt's open arms. We drove in to the city and got our first expereince with DR driving. Basically not rules except "he who is the most aggressive wins". Thankfully my Aunt's son, Oscar drove the trip and quite well I might add.
The next morning we began to see what a beautiful place she lives in and how humid it is. We visited during the rainy season (also hurricane season) so hot and humid where the norm. THe food is fabulous and the fruit, crazy good. We visited the colonial city which was built by Christopher Columbus and governered by his son Diego. In the Colonial City is the oldest church in the new world. This church has been through everything including being the base for pirates at one time. It is stunning.
We also shopped for coffee, fun gifts, and Lari mar (great local stone). We spent a day at Boca Chica a beach just outside of the city and tour some of the facility that MLB teams have built for their farm teams in the DR. Fun fact, 76 major league baseball players are Dominican, wow.
One day we headed to the village where my Aunt's husband Nini was raised. Nini has a large family and many still live in the village. Some of his family made us lunch which was incredible. We try our best to communicate and very much enjoyed our time there. Once again we visited the local beach and swam even though it was raining. Humid weather is cool that way. That night we got to enjoy an incredible thunderstorm. I believe it rivaled those in the mid west.
If you stay at an all-exclusive resort you may not know what the DR is really like. It is definitely a 3rd world country trying to improve. Power and water are not given at all times in homes. Even when the home is very nice. People live off very little but love family and take care of one another. We were treated very well and many wanted to speak with us. Santo Domingo does not have as much tourism so we got to see how people really live.
After a week with my aunt Aaron and I bid them farwell and started on our own little adventure to the north side of the island. THe north side of the island has a lot of tourism so it is gear toward the western traveler and there are many expats. We stayed in a little town called Sosua. There were some beautiful beaches and great snorkling. We spent most of our time laying around and eating but did go on two guided trips. We went snorkling and got some great picture and then did some canyoning. Canyoning is walking, swimming and climbing up a stream gorge to then turn around and hike, jump, slide and swim back down. It was great fun. There is a video on my last blog entry that shows the trip. The hotel we stayed in was very laid back and simple. We were right on the beach and only paid $38/night. Pretty sweet. After 6 days it was time to return to the US. Below are links to photos of our trip. Enjoy!
General Photos Dominican Republic photos
Snorkling Photos-coming soon!
When we arrived back in the US we went to a wedding in Florida for Aaron's family friends, Bob and Jen Ross. The day before the wedding Duane, Peggy, Alexis, Wade, Aaron and I went to EPCOT Center. It was the International Beer and Wine festival, so we drank our way through the center. The wedding was beautiful and it was great to meet some many of Aaron's family friends from his childhood. I do not have many pics from the wedding but do from EPCOT so the link is below.
Pictures-EPCOT!
Right after Thanksgiving we did some skiing in the Teanaway (were I use to work at the horse camp). The skiing was awesome and a great start to the season. The first day was Aaron, Pete, Bram and Sarah. Then the next was Aaron, Sarah, and Me. If you want a peak into our trips check these links.
November 30, 2007 Bean Basin Photos here
December 1, 2007 Bean Basin Photos here
This year I got to be with Aaron on Christmas since it was not snowing. We spent Christmas on the westside of the mountain with our parents. Christmas Eve we went skiing with my sister and her husband and then had a great dinner with my family. We opened presents with my niece and nephew on Christmas morning then headed to Tacoma to be with the Opp's. It was a great couple of days. Below are some more pictures.
Christmas 2007 Photos here
On New Years eve we skied with our friend, Jonathon in the Icicle near Leavenworth. The avalanche danger was high so we stayed low and in the trees and got some amazing turns. After skiing we head to our friends John and Adrienne's house north of Leavenworth in Plain, WA. It was the prefect way to spent New year. Incredible atmosphere and good people made for a great night.
Icicle Ski Photos here
OCTOBER
In the beginning of October, Aaron and I went to the Dominican Republic to visit my Great Aunt Petrona and to see a beautiful country. My Mom also went with us for the first half of the trip. Late at night we landed in Santo Domingo and the first thing we saw was my Aunt's open arms. We drove in to the city and got our first expereince with DR driving. Basically not rules except "he who is the most aggressive wins". Thankfully my Aunt's son, Oscar drove the trip and quite well I might add.
The next morning we began to see what a beautiful place she lives in and how humid it is. We visited during the rainy season (also hurricane season) so hot and humid where the norm. THe food is fabulous and the fruit, crazy good. We visited the colonial city which was built by Christopher Columbus and governered by his son Diego. In the Colonial City is the oldest church in the new world. This church has been through everything including being the base for pirates at one time. It is stunning.
We also shopped for coffee, fun gifts, and Lari mar (great local stone). We spent a day at Boca Chica a beach just outside of the city and tour some of the facility that MLB teams have built for their farm teams in the DR. Fun fact, 76 major league baseball players are Dominican, wow.
One day we headed to the village where my Aunt's husband Nini was raised. Nini has a large family and many still live in the village. Some of his family made us lunch which was incredible. We try our best to communicate and very much enjoyed our time there. Once again we visited the local beach and swam even though it was raining. Humid weather is cool that way. That night we got to enjoy an incredible thunderstorm. I believe it rivaled those in the mid west.
If you stay at an all-exclusive resort you may not know what the DR is really like. It is definitely a 3rd world country trying to improve. Power and water are not given at all times in homes. Even when the home is very nice. People live off very little but love family and take care of one another. We were treated very well and many wanted to speak with us. Santo Domingo does not have as much tourism so we got to see how people really live.
After a week with my aunt Aaron and I bid them farwell and started on our own little adventure to the north side of the island. THe north side of the island has a lot of tourism so it is gear toward the western traveler and there are many expats. We stayed in a little town called Sosua. There were some beautiful beaches and great snorkling. We spent most of our time laying around and eating but did go on two guided trips. We went snorkling and got some great picture and then did some canyoning. Canyoning is walking, swimming and climbing up a stream gorge to then turn around and hike, jump, slide and swim back down. It was great fun. There is a video on my last blog entry that shows the trip. The hotel we stayed in was very laid back and simple. We were right on the beach and only paid $38/night. Pretty sweet. After 6 days it was time to return to the US. Below are links to photos of our trip. Enjoy!
General Photos Dominican Republic photos
Snorkling Photos-coming soon!
When we arrived back in the US we went to a wedding in Florida for Aaron's family friends, Bob and Jen Ross. The day before the wedding Duane, Peggy, Alexis, Wade, Aaron and I went to EPCOT Center. It was the International Beer and Wine festival, so we drank our way through the center. The wedding was beautiful and it was great to meet some many of Aaron's family friends from his childhood. I do not have many pics from the wedding but do from EPCOT so the link is below.
Pictures-EPCOT!
NOVEMBER
Right after Thanksgiving we did some skiing in the Teanaway (were I use to work at the horse camp). The skiing was awesome and a great start to the season. The first day was Aaron, Pete, Bram and Sarah. Then the next was Aaron, Sarah, and Me. If you want a peak into our trips check these links.
November 30, 2007 Bean Basin Photos here
December 1, 2007 Bean Basin Photos here
DECEMBER
This year I got to be with Aaron on Christmas since it was not snowing. We spent Christmas on the westside of the mountain with our parents. Christmas Eve we went skiing with my sister and her husband and then had a great dinner with my family. We opened presents with my niece and nephew on Christmas morning then headed to Tacoma to be with the Opp's. It was a great couple of days. Below are some more pictures.
Christmas 2007 Photos here
On New Years eve we skied with our friend, Jonathon in the Icicle near Leavenworth. The avalanche danger was high so we stayed low and in the trees and got some amazing turns. After skiing we head to our friends John and Adrienne's house north of Leavenworth in Plain, WA. It was the prefect way to spent New year. Incredible atmosphere and good people made for a great night.
Icicle Ski Photos here
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
27 Waterfalls, Rio Damajagua, Dominican Republic
This is an ad for a trip we did the day before we left the DR but did not have our camera. It was alot of fun.
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