South Lake Tahoe

Posted on April 2, 2024March 27, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I had originally planned on visiting my sister in Sacramento at the end of my California leg of the Sojourn,… Read more South Lake Tahoe

Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters

Posted on March 28, 2024March 27, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

Cathy and I had stopped at Costco and Smiths to get groceries for the next leg of the trip. The… Read more Sheltering with the Skijourn Sisters

On to Frisco, Colorado

Posted on March 12, 2024March 11, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I feel as though I am at the top of the world here in Frisco. Elevation 9,000 feet and surrounded… Read more On to Frisco, Colorado

Ski Santa Fe

Posted on February 24, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

I’ve spent the past five years travelling and skiing solo. So now, is the new chapter going to be different?… Read more Ski Santa Fe

Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Widow

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by elainekoyamawrites

To use the words of The Grateful Dead, “what a long, strange trip it’s been.” I started these Ski Sojourns… Read more Six Life Lessons I’ve Learned as a Widow

The Views, the Hues, the Blues

Posted on January 31, 2023February 3, 2023 by elainekoyamawrites

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

Solo Ski Sojourn IV

Posted on January 24, 2023February 3, 2023 by elainekoyamawrites

Five years ago I began this journey across the Rocky Mountains to ski. I have skied. But I have also… Read more Solo Ski Sojourn IV

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…