Wednesday was a most remarkable day at Keystone. I skied the morning with Monte and his friend Tom. I witnessed what true friendship is all about that morning. Tom is about 78 years old and is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Monte, about 57, devotes a day every week to skiing with Tom, guiding him when needed, writing notes for Tom to direct him on which slopes to ski on days when he skis alone, reminding Tom how to act when his actions are distasteful, coaching me on what to expect from Tom and what to discuss so as not to confuse Tom further. A remarkable friendship in action that deeply touched me.
I broke away about noon to hike to the top of Wapiti (Elk) Peak and ski the North Bowl. The pictures do the talking from here.
1) After a 1-mile hike to 12, 354’. It seemed like the top of the world.
2) North Bowl, my way down. Not steep, but great tracked powder.
3) Looking North: The Gore Range
4) Looking East: The Continental Divide.
5) Looking South: Breckenridge Ski Area and Quandary Peak (highest on left).
6) Looking West: Peaks 1,2,3 of Ten Mile Range on left, Jacque’s Peak above Copper Mountain in distance (center), low saddle Vail Pass.
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