On Top of the World
January 24, 2007 | 8:51 pm
Today, I hiked the bowl…
I am here in Aspen with a bunch of friends and fellow skiers attending the EpicSki.com Academy, four days of exceptional skiing with some of the best ski coaches on the planet. And today, my group hiked the bowl.
Highlands Bowl is a dominant fixture on the Aspen landscape. Visible from the Sundeck at the top of Aspen Mountain, it is reached by a hike from the top of the lifts at Aspen Highlands. Walking along a ridge with snow-covered slopes dropping away on both sides and views of the Maroon Bells and Pyramid Peak beckoning you on is an amazing experience. It was my first time.
After the hike, we were treated to 1400 vertical feet of steep, soft snow. Even though it hasn’t snowed for a few days, the snow was still very nice everywhere since it’s been cold. We learned to move into space. To experience a patience at the top of the turn. To allow gravity to help us.
Kinda like life, isn’t it? Allowing the happenings of life to help us instead of being obstacles. Experiences help us grow–if we let them.
Let’s go!
Posted by: — Stephen Hultquist
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