Last day at Squaw Valley on May 29, 2010

The following video was made by Tyler Boutelle who lives, works and plays in Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe.

It was a spectacular ski season in the Sierras and the snow kept coming. Squaw Valley closed mid-May but after another incredible snowfall the decision was made to re-open for Memorial Day weekend. Tyler captured his last run for 2010 with his helmet cam.

The last run will keep the memories alive during the hot summer months. It's only 89 days until opening. Keep cool.

My Last Day of the Season 5/29/10 from UnofficialSquaw on Vimeo.

Under the Eiger - near Kleine Schiedegg

Under the Eiger - near Kleine Schiedegg, originally uploaded by Ski Traveler.

Today it's hot and humid in upstate New York. This picture, taken a few years ago under the Eiger, reminds me of the wonderful sport of skiing. It's fun to ski with friends and take in the glorious panorama that only an alpine skier can appreciate. It also reminds me of the cool wind on my face and that, even though summer is hot and humid, it's a reminder that in a few months, winter will return with a vengeance and skiing will be king once more.

Sun Valley Serenade

On a Lighter Note!

A movie they still show at the Opera House in Sun Valley,ID. The snow, the mountains and some buildings are the same but the changes are many in 69 years since this movie was made.

Glenn Miller - It Happened in Sun Valley - Sun Valley Serenade (1941)