Lake Powell 5/17-21

May 17 we headed the 5 hours south to Lake Powell. Thirteen people, two dogs, two ski boats, one jetski, one big (59'!) houseboat, and four days of fun in the sun.

We all arrived on Wednesday night to take advantage of the pre-board option, saving time the morning of our departure. We actually took the houseboat out that night and camped near the ferry dock. Early the next morning, we launched the ski boats and took off up the lake.


(Heading up lake on the houseboat.)

There was plenty of water skiing, wakeboarding, jetskiing, and bare footing not to mention a little cliff diving, some volleyball, and plenty of sunshine.


(Me wakeboarding.)

The weather couldn't have been much nicer. Daytime temps were near 100 but there was enough breeze to keep it from being too hot. Water temps were close to 70.


(Sunset.)

We ate like kings and queens. Due to some trouble with the generator one day, we had to grill our English Muffins! But the salmon later in the trip was excellent.


(Volleyball.)

As usual, a good time was had by all. I can't wait for out next trip.

'til later,
- Jeff

Deer Valley 4/16

Conditions: spring skiing
Weather: fifties but windy
Gear: skis

Easter Sunday and closing day at Deer Valley. It was your typical spring skiing -- a little firm in the morning, but softening nicely by noon. A good wind probably helped keep things from getting too warm. No one on the mountain. We stuck mostly to groomers because they were the best snow.


(Eric on Stein's Way.)


(Jeff on Stein's Way.)


(Jordanelle from the top of Sultan.)

That's probably it for my season. It's been great. A personal record of 35 days of skiing or snowboarding. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did.

'til later,
- Jeff

Deer Valley 3/12

Conditions: powder
Weather: twenties and snowing
Gear: skis

Another incredible day at Deer Valley! I've been very lucky this year and gotten a few awesome powder days there. It absolutely dumped from 10 to noon. Killer powder in the trees. And it kept most of the crowds inside, so no lines! It was great.

I'm not going to give away all my secrets, but there really is some great skiing at Deer Valley. You just have to know where to look for it. If you go, enjoy!

'til later,
- Jeff

PS Thanks to Eric for the ticket. It's great skiing with you guys.