Tag Archives: Chair Lift

The clouds lifted

Posted on Tue, 20 February, 2018 by

After six days of dense low-lying cloud, above which I sometimes ventured only to find myself in the middle of a cloud sandwich, the weather started to change. There were patches of sun and blue sky on the final two … Continue reading →

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From the ground looking up

Posted on Fri, 23 January, 2015 by

Two days ago we looked down from a chair lift in Flying Uphill. Today we look up at the chairs and their riders as they fly overhead. It’s an opportunity to see the chairs and the views in a single … Continue reading →

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Uphill Flying

Posted on Wed, 21 January, 2015 by

They promised snow (again) overnight – and none appeared. My mind is however on places where there is most definitely snow. The Alps got off to a poor start this winter with very poor snow cover but as I write … Continue reading →

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On the way up

Posted on Mon, 24 November, 2014 by

A cold night last night, a ski holiday booked, and my mind is starting to tune into the delights of skiing. Riding up hill on a Chair Lift to start the next run down provides a grandstand view of the … Continue reading →

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Seen from a Chair

Posted on Wed, 19 March, 2014 by

I was riding uphill on a chair lift watching the shadows. And then I saw this.

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