We were in Åre, a skiing resort in the mountains bordering to Norway, an 8 hour car ride from our home town. I've been skiing since I was 8 years old, my brothers since even younger. We all still have our falls and I had mine in the slope above. I knew already when I took the picture that I would not be going down this one again - it was no pleasure, all icy and steep. I can get down most slopes, gracefully is another issue. :p
Beautiful light up there though. The flats at the bottom of the valley is the frozen river flowing through.
Love my brother's goggles. That's all you'll see of me on skis, ha! :) The benefits of being behind the camera.
My brothers cooking together in the tiny cabin kitchen.
Now that's my kind of slope. I love cruising along moderately steep strips, going all over the shop from one side to the other. My youngest brother and I had most fun going off into the woods though, maneuvering small paths between and under the pinetrees.
Thanks for reading this and I hope you all enjoyed your holidays. Wishing you sunlight and a clear view towards brighter days and warmer breezes.
Oh my. I just discovered you through another blog and I am smitten! First...SNOW! I am a winter girl and I live in a very snowy climate...but this year it just has not come yet. I am longing for snow. For snowshoeing. For skiing. So to see your BEAUTIFUL photos, well...it filled me with anticipation and satisfied me all at once. And I could just feel that blissful tired feeling after a day in the snow when you come back to a cozy space such as your little cabin to make a meal :)
Anyhow, I have loved browsing through your entries and will come back again soon! Your photos are breathtaking...
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Kateri | Monday, 07 January 2008 at 16:10
oh what absolute fun!! we haven't been skiing yet this year and looking at these photos makes me smile and long for the mountains ... so glad you had such a good time :) beautiful beautiful photos!! xoxox
Posted by: daisies | Monday, 07 January 2008 at 17:00
OHHH, simply gorgeous! My beau lives in Sweden but he has never described the beauty of the country as I am witnessing in your photos - I'm going to have to speak to him about that! Lovely pics - as usual. :)
Hugs to you
Posted by: Michele | Monday, 07 January 2008 at 17:24
These photos are so cool and crisp - and yet the warmth of family and friends is evident.
Love to you...
(((HUGS))),
Me
Posted by: PixieDust | Monday, 07 January 2008 at 17:49
Wonderful! (Even though downhill skiing scares me...but the snow!) :) LOVE the goggles photo!!!
Posted by: Marilyn | Tuesday, 08 January 2008 at 06:34
Stunningly beautiful...my husband would adore it there, as he loves to ski. (me...not so much...he he) It looks like you had a wonderful time. Happy New Year to you!!! xoxo
Posted by: ceanandjen | Tuesday, 08 January 2008 at 19:23
It looks so pretty there. It's so cool that I can see another part of the world on your blog, thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Angie | Tuesday, 08 January 2008 at 21:02