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ELAINE KOYAMA WRITES

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Category: Ski Bum

Solo Ski Sojourn 3: It’s a wrap!

Posted on June 7, 2022February 5, 2026 by elainekoyamawrites

Stuff to remember Left Minneapolis January 6, 2022 Returned Minneapolis March 30, 2022 Total Miles: 9362 MPG: 19.6 (I was… Read more Solo Ski Sojourn 3: It’s a wrap!

Falling for Santa Fe

Posted on May 10, 2022May 1, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

I had hit my 500K vertical goal at Taos, so now Ski Santa Fe was icing. I must be a… Read more Falling for Santa Fe

Route 66 from Phoenix to Santa Fe

Posted on May 3, 2022April 30, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

From Phoenix, my Little Blue Truck headed north to pass through Sedona, one of my husband’s favorite places on earth.… Read more Route 66 from Phoenix to Santa Fe

A Mountain is There, Climb It.

Posted on April 19, 2022April 4, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

I had two more days at Taos before I needed to hit the road again. The weather forecast was sunny,… Read more A Mountain is There, Climb It.

Taos—Cold, Snow, Owning Hunziker

Posted on April 12, 2022April 4, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Taos is nestled in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains of northern New Mexico. The town is 20… Read more Taos—Cold, Snow, Owning Hunziker

Wolf Creek & Pagosa Springs, Yamaguchi Brothers

Posted on April 5, 2022April 4, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked Aspen and all the skinny women there, but it was time… Read more Wolf Creek & Pagosa Springs, Yamaguchi Brothers

Thrift & Consignment: A bargain by any other name…

Posted on March 29, 2022March 13, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

Over the years I have heard rumor about thrift stores in high end ski resort areas that are THE BEST!… Read more Thrift & Consignment: A bargain by any other name…

Be careful what you ask for…

Posted on March 22, 2022March 22, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

I’m not very good about putting together a Christmas list even though I personally like having lists from others to… Read more Be careful what you ask for…

Close Calls, Generational Skiing, Ugly Sweaters

Posted on March 15, 2022March 2, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

The road out of Granby took me to Kremmling, and then up to Hwy 134. I was supposed to take… Read more Close Calls, Generational Skiing, Ugly Sweaters

Back to the Ghee

Posted on March 1, 2022February 22, 2022 by elainekoyamawrites

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

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