100 Things: No. 16

9.29.2011

#16: Snowboard in Utah: Alexi and I flew to Salt Lake City, Utah in April 2009 to go hiking and snowboarding all over the state. We stayed with her friend, Eric, who was an awesome host and tour guide. We hiked and camped in Moab and then spent 2 days snowboarding at Snowbird. It was amazing- the entire trip.

We went snowboarding on Easter Sunday in gorgeous 70 degree weather. The snow was light and powdery and the sky was the most gorgeous shade of blue. The view from the summit was, for lack of a more fitting word, epic. We could see for miles and it was perhaps the most awe-inspiring view I've ever had. (It even made up for the absurd goggle tan lines my face was left with- and by "tan" I mean blistering sunburn.)



I hope I get some snowboarding in this season. Preferably out west because it  is so icy on the east coast and I fall- a LOT. Seriously, a lot. Alexi filmed some of my runs and I wish she'd kept the camera on for my falls because they were pretty awesome from what I remember.

Posted by A Lost Feather at 3:09 PM
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20 comments:

  1. his little ladySeptember 29, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    so perfect! i wish i knew how to snowboard. i've gone once. not very good. this might have just been the inspiration i needed. and what better than to live in Utah myself. yay!
    xo TJ

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  2. GentriSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    Aw! I wish I had known you then! That would have been awesome! :) Isn't Utah beautiful?? I love it. And the top of snowbird is just a peak or so away from my property! I can't really tell from the photos, but one of them looks like the back of you is looking at the backside of our land. Snowbird is trying to build onto the land in between and I SO hope they don't! They've already tried to buy us out.

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  3. Sharmaine RuthSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    Haha I wish I had the coordination to do that! Your photos look awesome :D

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    Wow that looks like such an awsome place to be! Such an amazing view! I've never been to Utah but I would like to one day!

    And I wish I knew how to snowboard or ski. It would be the perfect excuse to go this winter! haha.

    I'd love it if you'd check out my blog!
    http://www.laurensweetnothings.blogspot.com/

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  5. pilgrimjamieSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    How gorgeous is that!? I really need to get myself on a snowboard... sad how I lived in the midwest my whole life and never even attempted it. I guess I should stop sassing people here for living next to the beach and never tried surfing... haha

    Also, that gif is amazing. If I tried that I'm sure I'd just faceplant the snow!

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  6. SaffakateSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    WOWWWW! That view is amazing. Its a big dream of mine to snowboard in Utah and Colorado. Ive only been on the East Coast.
    Was soooooo looking forward to this season, but now that im pregnant I guess my board will have to collect more dust this year. :(

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  7. MelanieSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Gorgeous photos, I've been skiing in Jasper, and I felt like I had conquered something huge by skiing on a REAL rocky mountain!!

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  8. Laura NelsonSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, those mountains are gorgeous! I hope to go snowboarding this winter too! There are so many places to snowboard here, you guys should come visit! :) p.s. I suck...so we can fall together, haha

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I've never even thought about snowboarding until I saw this post. It looks so beautiful and like so much fun! :)

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  10. RachelSeptember 30, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Wow these are so beautiful! Makes me excited for snow and I never thought I'd say that. It is pretty though!! That is such a cool video too! -R (Distinct.Style.Innovation / Giveaway!)

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  11. RossSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Some really amazing pictures! I really like reading your site. It won't be long before our city is blanketed in snow. Great video as well.

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  12. Rae October 2, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    I just found your blog. I love it. So amazing. I can't wait to read more. Definitely a new follower. Happy Sunday. xo, rv

    http://aneclecticheap.blogspot.com/

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  13. hOctober 2, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Oh man, I would love to go to Moab! This sounds like the perfect trip!

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  14. :: ashley ::October 3, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    i live in utah and still have yet to ski or snowboard... eeks

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  15. Kia GomezOctober 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Hey !
    Snowboarding must be so cool :)
    I like all of the beautiful photos

    xoxo

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  16. AnonymousOctober 3, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Hi,
    I'm new to your blog, I just wanted to let you know that I also love snow sports (even though Australia isn't the best place for it!) and that I'm really enjoying discovering your blog and all the pretty photos!
    keep up the good work!
    Ellyse

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  17. UnknownOctober 4, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    This photos are amazing !!!!
    I got to go last minute to play at the snow, but it was already the end of the season, so we couldn't do snowboarding. Maybe next year before I head back home.

    Take care! :D

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  18. christinaOctober 5, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Whoa. Super jealous of this trip-- looks + sounds incredible. such a lovely blog and shop, glad i stumbled upon it!

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  19. LublyouOctober 12, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    that's a really awesome gif! did you make it from photos or video?

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  20. CorinaNovember 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    Your blog is beautiful. I also have a list of things I want to do on my blog! I love it. I'm currently living in Utah so I was excited when I saw this post.

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