Snowbird, Utah

Today, Leon and I (Alik left yesterday) went to Snowbird Ski Resort. It is on another side of the mountain, an hour drive from Park City. Last 20 minutes is a drive up a mountain road with cheerful warning signs about snow chains, avalanches, falling rocks, black ice and other such fun.

This resort caters to a more adventurous and experienced rider. A bright orange sign by the lift said "today - expert riders only". Not exactly my profile, but turning back was not an option. The view from the peak at 11000 feet was absolutely breathtaking. While taking the picture at the deck on top, I knocked down the poles, mine and of some fellow picture taker. So my day of fun started with a hike to fetch the poles (luckily they didn't go too far).

The pictures below don't really do justice to the view, which was truly magnificent. The trails, blue and black, would also be great, if they would have some snow on them. Today, they were mostly covered in snow pack and ice, not too much fun, but again, the views were awesome.

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