Yesterday marked the true start of winter for me- the first day back on the slopes at the Mount Baker Ski Area. Situated in one of the most beautiful environments, both Mount Baker and Mount Shuksan are visible in addition to a number of other dramatic ridgelines. Ample snowfall and a laid back atmosphere make it my favorite ski area anywhere.
Getting there for me requires a fair bit of driving and as luck would have it, I ran smack dab into this:
A logging truck lost its load. Thankfully it appeared to be a solo accident and no one was hurt. Once making it to the ski area, I became re-acquainted to the winter muscle groups that lie dormant during the other parts of the year. Even with largely overcast conditions, there are always photo opportunities…
On the way home, I stopped outside the town of Glacier to explore more of the Horseshoe Bend trail alongside the North Fork Nooksack River. I had to retreat due to failing light but I stopped to take a couple quick photos. Here’s an HDR photo taken after sunset:
Happy New Year everyone!
