ARMISTICE DAY Nov 11 to all the vets around the world
Veterans' Day in USA
USMC Vet

Pic: Red Beach
DaNang Bay, RVN
1969
My job was bringing in the tide 2x per day for 356 days

Crater Lake webcam this morning
My skis are quivering in anticipation

"SUSIE CHAPSTICK" -- U.S. OLYMPIC SKIER AND BALLET SKIER IN THE 80's

from my wayback machine: feb/mar '78 Wilderness Camping
(Confession: I went with Epoke skis:-)

I've been skiing 60+ years, from downhill to tele when my knees blew out. Like others said, you have the feel for skiing and just need to add some different skills. Snow conditions and terrain will dictate what gear works for you. I ski backcountry 100% nowadays. I started on 3pins and stuck with th...

Another slice of Oregon:

WHALE OF A TALE

https://youtu.be/pAW4mntPM-w

On the way to Crater Lake some years ago when about 100 bison made their break. Half dozen in this gang. ....................... Should I dare pass? Buehler_2019-03-26-0013edit.jpg Getting the Evil Eye Buehler_2019-03-26-0012 edit2.jpg Whew, think I can outrun them :-) Buehler_2019-03-26-0011.jpg

^^^ Cotton Kills .................. ...... About the abrasion....experiment with different sock, insole and lacing combinations. Double socks (liner and thicker sock) is almost always a good combo. Darn Tough socks are excellent socks and you may not need a liner with them. Those leather boots will ...

BIG one on Mt. Shasta a couple of weeks ago.
Shasta: Nthn California, Cascades chain

http://shastaguides.com/blog/

If nothing else, check out pics of Shasta.

All my best to you, Oldtimer. And family and friends that surround you.
You have lit the lights in several ski sites.
It's all about getting out in one's piece of winter paradise on the boards.
I look forward to your recovery with cyber typewriter ablaze.