Most of December, all of January, and most of February is cross country skiing time around here. The weather is too cold and the snow too deep for trail riding, so the horses get a rest.
By early March, we'll start riding at lower elevations (around 4500 feet) in the desert, pinyon-juniper country.
By July/August, we'll move up to 11-12,000 feet in the Uinta Mountains.
By July/August, we'll move up to 11-12,000 feet in the Uinta Mountains.
From wildflowers through the changing aspens, we'll make the most of high country rides.
Then, as winter moves in up high, we'll again enjoy lower altitude rides...
until the snow falls in the desert once again.
We're lucky to have such diversity, all within an hour's drive of our house. And all of it under cover of the big, beautiful western sky.
We're lucky to have such diversity, all within an hour's drive of our house. And all of it under cover of the big, beautiful western sky.
To see more skies all over the world, go to Skywatch Friday.
Fantastic skywatch shots, thanks for sharing. I also must say I love your header pic, well done.
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Regina In Pictures
Beautiful collection of photos for Sky Watch Friday, thanks for sharing with us all.
ReplyDeleteIt really is amazing to have that kind of diversity available within close range. I love the picture of you on Mischief in the meadow, he really does look like he could be a unicorn.
ReplyDeleteYour seasons are magnificent. I love the sky in that second shot, really demonstrates how far and wide... the expanse of it. It's so much bigger than us.
ReplyDeletethose are such pretty shots, beautiful area that you live in.
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Never mind the weather, how do you breathe that high up? Fighter pilots have to go on oxygen at 10,000 feet, but even without the G's I don't know how you can avoid hypoxia that far up. I've been to the top of Mt. Mitchell (just under 7,000 feet) and it practically sucked the life force out of me.
ReplyDeleteBut I'd gladly carry oxygen with me to get to take shots like these!
Mojo, it really helps to live at 55oo feet. Your heart and lungs adjust. I still get out of breath easily above 10,000, but not nearly as much as when I moved here 15 years ago from sea level!
ReplyDeleteI see it's beautiful there all year long. ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful country you have all year long.
ReplyDeleteIn this winter wonderland cross country skiing must be exhilarating.
ReplyDeleteThese are so wonderful and I am happy to have dropped by to see these... the wildflowers are beautiful!
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What a beautiful place to live!
ReplyDeleteAll beautiful skies above equally awesome landscapes. Although I'm not real excited about being out in the first image.
ReplyDeleteSo different and yet so similar to our own countryside in the Victorian High Country.
ReplyDelete(Glad you liked my shots from the street in Ocean Grove!)
A great series of photos, you have some fantastic hobbies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful photo essay! The skies in each is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI was amazed that the frost pics on your two previous posts - made for gorgeous images.
Beautiful photos! It looks like you have a very active life!
ReplyDeleteI haven't gotten on my skis once this winter. Maybe i can if we get new snow tonight. It won't be long before you and Steve are back in the saddle.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely country to ride through, and what great skies for a backdrop.
ReplyDeleteYour photos are gorgeous....all the skies are beautiful...what a place to live!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I love the red scarf on the face in the first one! I totally understand why after have experienced a numb face yesterday after a cold walk.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place. Terrific captures, great set.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of shots of the different seasons. Thanks
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing sets of photos.thanks for sharing and also for visiting mine.
ReplyDeleteThis would also have been a beautiful MY WORLD post with such rich diversity of activities and beautiful scenery.
ReplyDeleteOh what beautiful scenery! I've never been to the desert, but now I see just how much I have missed. :) Happy SWF.
ReplyDeleteHi Janie, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying reading yours also. GEE--you and Steve do live in a gorgeous area of the country. WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by... Come back anytime!
Hugs,
Betsy
Great set of photos!
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend.
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ReplyDeleteSuper....Wonderful shot..... thanks for sharing.......
What a lovely journey through the seasons! Those Spring greens look really good to me. I enjoyed scrolling down the page. Those ice crystal shots of the trees are awesome.
ReplyDeleteI use to live in Utah and I envy you your horseback rides through mountain meadows! Nice series of shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views of your area! You ARE lucky!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed looking at your blog. I love horses and I had one when I was young. Those were some of the best years of my life. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Very lucky indeed! What a wonderful array of seasons and habitats you get to enjoy through the year. Thankyou for sharing.
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ReplyDeletethank you for the comment on my blog page. Wonderful pictures at your page . By the way. The cat is female
Micha
Just beautiful country and I always enjoy traveling around there. Love all the shots.
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you are to have such wonderful views and seasons. Here in Texas we have hot and a little cold. LOL I really like the wildflower meadow with you and your horse.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful set of photos and all have a beautiful view of the sky
ReplyDeleteJanie: Those are wonderful skies and scenery.
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