Christmas in Spud-Land!

FastDoc · 12-28-2015, 12:32 PM

I enjoyed Christmas at my girlfriend's family vacation home in Sun Valley, Idaho this Christmas. Sun Valley is a premier ski resort in the nation, if not the world. I am not a premier skiier by any standard but I knew enough to live through a day on the slopes at elevations up to almost 10,000 feet and about a dozen degrees below zero Fahrenheit.

We also went snow-shoeing and cross country skiing.

As you all recall, Doc HATES winter and HATES white $#@% but I was able to suspend my feelings to enjoy being with Tammy in what has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth.

I'm hoping Spud will take me back to smilar places when the weather is nice and the snow is all gone!

Getting chilly...

Out to dinner with Tammy.

Cross country skiing at sunset. VERY hard sport. I'm in good shape and it wore me out. 8,000 feet not much air and I was clumsy and inefficient.

This paw print was almost as big as my hand. I'll tell myself its a coyote but I thbink it's a wolf.

Doc trying to stay vertical.

Tammy is an expert skiier. She grew up on this stuff.

I can't tell you how beautiful it was up there. Very cold but we stayed warm.

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Lunch on the mountain (Mt. Baldy)

Doc was NOT in California, that's for sure.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my Chinarider friends!

FastDoc · 12-28-2015, 12:50 PM

I don't remember the name but I think this is Woods River. Beautiful!

2LZ · 12-28-2015, 01:27 PM

Excellent trip Doc! Sure looks like you and Tammy are having a wonderful time!
I remember back in my skiing days. I tried cross country skiing ONCE. I always said "Cross country skiing is for those lost souls who can't find the ski lift".
It's a great way to wear yourself to complete exhaustion....and get a few cool pics between panting.

SpudRider · 12-29-2015, 05:23 AM

Thanks for posting the great photos, Doc. I enjoy viewing them from the comfort of my home.

Indeed, there is a lot of nice riding near Sun Valley. I hope you and Brother Roger can bring your bikes to Spudville next year.

Weldangrind · 12-29-2015, 12:15 PM

Amazing pics, Doc. I can't remember the last time I was on two planks. I need to get out on the mountain.

DaytonaMike · 01-03-2016, 10:39 AM

Beautiful pics!!! Thanks for sharing

12-28-2015, 12:32 PM	#1
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Christmas in Spud-Land! I enjoyed Christmas at my girlfriend's family vacation home in Sun Valley, Idaho this Christmas. Sun Valley is a premier ski resort in the nation, if not the world. I am not a premier skiier by any standard but I knew enough to live through a day on the slopes at elevations up to almost 10,000 feet and about a dozen degrees below zero Fahrenheit. We also went snow-shoeing and cross country skiing. As you all recall, Doc HATES winter and HATES white $#@% but I was able to suspend my feelings to enjoy being with Tammy in what has to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I'm hoping Spud will take me back to smilar places when the weather is nice and the snow is all gone! Getting chilly... Out to dinner with Tammy. Cross country skiing at sunset. VERY hard sport. I'm in good shape and it wore me out. 8,000 feet not much air and I was clumsy and inefficient. This paw print was almost as big as my hand. I'll tell myself its a coyote but I thbink it's a wolf. Doc trying to stay vertical. Tammy is an expert skiier. She grew up on this stuff. I can't tell you how beautiful it was up there. Very cold but we stayed warm. [IMG] http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v25/maule/maule052/sun%20valley%20019_zpsdimq5x1p.jpg[/IMG] Lunch on the mountain (Mt. Baldy) Doc was NOT in California, that's for sure. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all my Chinarider friends! __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-28-2015, 12:50 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I don't remember the name but I think this is Woods River. Beautiful! __________________ Happy to serve.
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12-28-2015, 01:27 PM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,079	Excellent trip Doc! Sure looks like you and Tammy are having a wonderful time! I remember back in my skiing days. I tried cross country skiing ONCE. I always said "Cross country skiing is for those lost souls who can't find the ski lift". It's a great way to wear yourself to complete exhaustion....and get a few cool pics between panting. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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12-29-2015, 05:23 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the great photos, Doc. I enjoy viewing them from the comfort of my home. Indeed, there is a lot of nice riding near Sun Valley. I hope you and Brother Roger can bring your bikes to Spudville next year. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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12-29-2015, 12:15 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Amazing pics, Doc. I can't remember the last time I was on two planks. I need to get out on the mountain. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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01-03-2016, 10:39 AM	#6
DaytonaMike Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Colombia Posts: 91	Beautiful pics!!! Thanks for sharing
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