Less Hidden

Hidden Haven used to be narrow and brush-choked.  But, after the Brian Head Fire and a summer cloudburst sent a pulse of water through the system with considerably more force than a fire hose, the basin below the cascade became more spacious.  We were there today and, despite continuing rock fall, enjoyed scrambling in and out through the boulders.

Blowing and Drifting Snow

The highway was closed today.  So, we parked at the barricade and skied out to the shoulder below Brian Head Peak.  Like I told the girls, it is pretty nice to live in a place where you can ride the mountain bikes and tour on the skis in the same week.

Scratched Negatives

It still amazes me that you can make a perfectly good digital image and then, using software, pretend that you failed to properly get the film on the developing spool.  If I had known it was coming, I could have saved all those hours with the chemical baths and smudged prints.  I made this picture out by Jack Rabbit Mountain and then, with the push of a button, faked a week's worth of mistakes in the darkroom.

Everyone Skis the Breaks

We went back to Cedar Breaks for another ski day.  This time, both of the girls enjoyed it.  As for me, I was in my hardware store gloves, so it was a bit difficult for my fingers.  (The thermometer said 9F and there was a cooling breeze.)

Art at the Homestead

VSO hosted a reception this afternoon for a show she is doing at the Frontier Homestead in Cedar City.  She drew a good crowd and sold some very nice paintings.  This one (below) was my favorite.  Sure enough, it was the first to go.  Hats off to the Frontier Homestead:  They have provided an excellent venue.  And thanks to all the friends and supporters of my favorite local artist.