Lake Tahoe has always been one of my favorite places in the world. Looking at the lake from Heavenly Valley… Read more The Views, the Hues, the Blues
Category: Solo Adventures
National Treasures
Not every day of my Santa Fe stay was as reflective as the daytrip to Tsankawi/Bandelier/Los Alamos/Dog Park. That’s the… Read more National Treasures
Falling for Santa Fe
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
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
Warm Weather Break
I packed up ten days of chaos and pointed my truck southwest. After a couple of Advil, my back was… Read more Warm Weather Break
A Mountain is There, Climb It.
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
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
Thrift & Consignment: A bargain by any other name…
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…
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…
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
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