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Jackson's
Tram brings Summer guests to the top of the mountain for hikes and
scenic views of the Tetons. (7-8-2011) |
The
"Tree of Utah" metaphor sculture before the Bonneville Salt
Flats on I-80; 26 miles east of Utah's Nevada border. (7-9-2011) |
Mammoth
Mountain was still covered in snow in early July and basking in blue
skies and sun. It also gets us thinking GLACIER! (7-11-2011) |
Winter's
snow melt reveals the famous Tallac Cross on the west side of Tahoe's
south shore as seen from Edgewood Tahoe. (July 13, 2011) |
After
a nice hike from the Eagle Falls trailhead, Eagle Lake is revealed
surrounded by the peaks of Desolation Wilderness. (July 18, 2011) |
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At
the top of their Cable Car, visitors to Squaw Valley's High Camp enjoy
the pool and Summer fun while viewing the snow covered peaks.
(7-19-2011) |
This
pioneer landmark, Pilot Peak in eastern NV, I-80, was a beacon for wagon
trains crossing the 70 miles of the Great Salt Lake desert. (7-20-2011) |
Utah's
Pioneer Days are celebrated in Ogden with a big-time pro rodeo set in
a beautiiful arena in the shadows of the Wasatch Mountains.
(7-23-2011) |
I-70
in Utah is home to many scenic lookouts. When first seen in a heavy fog,
this formation resembled a ghost and was named Ghost Rock. (7-24-2011) |
On
I-70, Utah's San Rafael Reef is marked by red, iron oxide rich cliffs of
Wingate Sandstone. The canyon, sculpted by water, forms a hikers
paradise.(7-24-2011) |
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In
Colo. a lone cabin, outside the town of Gothic, sits amid wildflowers
and the shadows of Crested Butte Mountain Resort. (7-26-2011) |
A
great year for Colo. wildflowers, this scene was common in the
high-mountain areas in late July, pictured here near Crested Butte.
(7-26-2011) |
Tibetan
Monks, at Aspen Mountain, "throat sing" blessings. The hats
are part of the Gelug tradition also known as the Yellow Hat
Tradition. (7-28-2011) |
Between
Jan. 22, '06 and Jan.19, '07, Aspen’s Chris Davenport completed a
remarkable journey, skiing all 54 of Colo's 14,000' peaks, noted here
with a sign atop Aspen Mtn. (7-28-2011) |
The
base area of Colo's Copper Mtn is transformed with hiking trails, bike
paths and beach chairs for relaxing and watching it all. (7-30-2011) |
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The
majestic Teton Mountains, still snow covered in early July, provide a
beautiful scene near Jackson, WY. (7-8-2011) |
Four
miles east of the Nevada border, signs point to the historic
Bonneville Salt Flats where land speed records have been set since
1914. (7-9-2011) |
From
an overlook on Calif's Hwy 395, the snow covered mountains of the
Mammoth region are in the distance behind Mono Lake. (7-11-2011) |
Squaw
Valley's Shirley Lake lift area looks more like late October than
mid-July. Squaw cut a path through the snow for summer hikers and
guests. (7-18-2011) |
At
Alpine Meadows in Lake Tahoe, Spring Skiing on July 4th! - shorts,
backpacks, sun, fun and bragging rights for the season. (Photo by
Murray, 7-04-2011) |
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Once
thought to be the world's largest living organism, this stand of Aspen
trees stretches for miles along Kebler Pass near Crested Butte.
(7-27-2011) |
The
peaks of the Ten Mile Range at Breckenridge, Colo., in sun and snow
for summer hikers as the trails await next season's skiers.
(7-31-2011) |
A
"Painted Pony" - one of many in Ogden, Utah - this patriotic
pony is sponsored by the nearby Hill Air Force Base/Team Hill.
(7-24-2011) |
The
island and its Tea House in Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe, stands quietly amid
boaters and beachgoers along the shore. (7-18-2011) |
Alpine
Meadows summer cruise, lather on the sunscreen and slide to more fun
in the sun than the Jersey Shore. (Photo by Murray, 7-04-2011) |
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Colo's
Berthoud Pass. a landmark on Hwy 40 on the way to nearby Winter Park or
Steamboat, both on 40. Note the snow on the mountain tops along the
distant range. (8-1-2011) |
The
varying colors of nature, one small part of a wildflower field along the
famous Shrine Pass trail between Vail and Copper Mountain off of Colo's
I-70. (7-31-2011) |
The
white tufts of these wildflowers are very soft and called Miner's Socks.
Found here on Shrine Pass trail, they are also called Bistort and have
medicinal uses. (7-31-2011) |
Late
July skiing near Lake Tahoe at Red Lake near Kirkwood. Locals find a
patch of snow and hike to it to let the "endless winter"
continue. (Photo by Murray, 7-24-2011) |
The
Stanley Cup visits Sun Valley via Boston Bruins asst. equipment mgr.
Jimmy "Beets" Johnson, shown here with Marketing Director,
Jack Sibbach. (Sun Valley photo, 8-21-2011) |
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