This is turning out to be an epic Solo Ski Sojourn, with highs so high; lows, sooo low. Like those… Read more Rolling with the Punches
Author: elainekoyamawrites
Born and raised in Montana, schooled at Stanford, worked at ag giant Cargill, co-owned an IT consulting firm. Embarking on a writing career. Raised three kids, recently widowed. Now, the rest of the story.
Back to the Ghee
Shopping and eating out have taken a back seat in my travels, a significant change from former sojourns. I realize… Read more Back to the Ghee
Utah—Desert, Mountains, the Past and Present
Fueling my travels is this mission I have of touching the WW2 Japanese American Incarceration camps and peripheral sites. I… Read more Utah—Desert, Mountains, the Past and Present
Skijourn Sisters Rock
What do you do with condo reservations that can’t be cancelled? You call your best ski friends and host a… Read more Skijourn Sisters Rock
Covid Clean, China Peak and Peaches
Five days of quiet and quarantine was just what the doctor ordered. I walked in the California sunshine every day… Read more Covid Clean, China Peak and Peaches
Tahoe and Lemons
Leaving Driggs, Idaho, early in the morning felt dream-like and mystical. The fog that the area is famous for appeared… Read more Tahoe and Lemons
Skiing Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole: Pros, Cons, and Otherwise
My first skiing stop on the tour was Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole. Usually, I start in Montana at Red… Read more Skiing Grand Targhee and Jackson Hole: Pros, Cons, and Otherwise
Japanese American Roots—DOJ Prisons, the Crow Baptist Church, WRA Internment Camps
While this Sojourn is all about skiing, it is also about rooting around for my roots. As a kid, I… Read more Japanese American Roots—DOJ Prisons, the Crow Baptist Church, WRA Internment Camps
Snow Boots, Hiking Boots, Ski Boots
I hit the road on a cold and windy day, leaving Minneapolis with my F-150 loaded down. My first stop… Read more Snow Boots, Hiking Boots, Ski Boots
Wander Woman—The Route 2022
Tell me about places you’ve been along the route I’ve got planned! Favorite haunts, fav ski resorts, bars, runs, shops,… Read more Wander Woman—The Route 2022
