Christmas through the first part of the New Year is the busiest part of the year for ski resorts. I had Christmas Eve off and then worked for almost two weeks straight, including Christmas. But working as a ski instructor is fun, and we can usually get a run in on our own at the end of the day.
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The view from Homeward Bound |
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End of the day at Deer Valley |
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Getting in a run after lessons have ended |
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Sunset from Snow Park Lodge |
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View from the top of Empire Canyon |
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Daly Chutes |
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Looking back up at Empire from the top of the Daly Chutes |
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Daly Chutes from Lady Morgan |
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Hiking up to Ontario Bowl |
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Deer Valley at dusk |
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Jordanelle Reservoir |
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Jordanelle Reservoir |