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One of My Old Photos · **4 Likes**

This is a scan of a slide I took backcountry skiing in February of 1969, I was 19 years old at the time. Most of my images from back then aren't very good but I like this one.

5ks · 12-20-2021, 01:13 PM - **1 Like**

That's a nice looking hill.

**Kevin B123** · 12-20-2021, 01:22 PM - **1 Like**

I like it too, it stands the test of time and must be a fine memory for you, which has to be the point of it all surely?

**JimS_256** · 12-20-2021, 03:38 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by 5ks

That's a nice looking hill.

Thanks for commenting.

Originally posted by Kevin B123

I like it too, it stands the test of time and must be a fine memory for you, which has to be the point of it all surely?

It brings back memories. I sometimes wonder how I survived those days. My partner on this trip was 16 years old, we drove a hundred miles from Spokane to Mullan, Idaho, parked there, and hitch hiked to Lookout Pass. The tour took us up one valley, along the ridge where I took the picture, and down another valley back to Mullan. From memory it was about 19 miles and we finished in the dark. No cell phones, avalanche beacons, or any of the safety stuff people have these days. Thanks for commenting!

**mahanpots** · 12-20-2021, 06:03 PM - **1 Like**

Great shot. I wonder what it looks like now.

**MikeNArk** · 12-20-2021, 08:42 PM - **1 Like**

That scan really worked well. Beautiful shot which deserves to be seen. Thanks for posting.

**mroeder75** · 12-20-2021, 10:56 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by JimS_256

Thanks for commenting.

It brings back memories. I sometimes wonder how I survived those days. My partner on this trip was 16 years old, we drove a hundred miles from Spokane to Mullan, Idaho, parked there, and hitch hiked to Lookout Pass. The tour took us up one valley, along the ridge where I took the picture, and down another valley back to Mullan. From memory it was about 19 miles and we finished in the dark. No cell phones, avalanche beacons, or any of the safety stuff people have these days. Thanks for commenting!

I am very fond of your photo, and back story. Bet you won't do that again. What a nice memory. You were stretching limits that day.

**i_trax** · 12-21-2021, 01:10 AM - **1 Like**

Excellent , very enjoyable photo,
I love snow ,
and we are having +42 C for Christmas ,

The hottest Christmas ever in Perth

**JimS_256** · 12-21-2021, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by mahanpots

Great shot. I wonder what it looks like now.

Thanks! I'm sure there is less snow right now, it's early in the season but other than that it hasn't changed much.

Originally posted by MikeNArk

That scan really worked well. Beautiful shot which deserves to be seen. Thanks for posting.

The scan did come out well, not all of mine have. I use an old HP photo/slide/and negative scanner, it's very slow. Thanks for commenting!

Originally posted by mroeder75

I am very fond of your photo, and back story. Bet you won't do that again. What a nice memory. You were stretching limits that day.

Thanks! I did repeat the tour a few years later with a larger group. Being able to car shuttle instead of hitchhike allowed for a much earlier start and having more people breaking trail (and slightly better equipment) made for a faster more pleasant trip.

More recently, in 2006, I skied to the top of the peak in the image using a shorter route from the other side. Modern "randonee" equipment vs. wood XC skis and climbing wax makes a lot of difference.

I still ski occasionally at a nearby ski area but I stick to the groomed intermediate runs. My backcountry days are sadly over.

Originally posted by i_trax

Excellent , very enjoyable photo,
I love snow ,
and we are having +42 C for Christmas ,

The hottest Christmas ever in Perth

Yikes, that's hot. Do you ever get snow in Perth? Thanks for commenting!

**Michail_P** · 12-21-2021, 01:08 PM

What’s not to like!? It’s a fine composition with punchy color and enough detail. The light was perfect and your exposure is excellent.

**JimS_256** · 12-21-2021, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by Michail_P

What’s not to like!? It’s a fine composition with punchy color and enough detail. The light was perfect and your exposure is excellent.

Thanks! This is one of the times I managed a good composition and the scan came out very well.

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12-20-2021, 01:13 PM - 1 Like	#2
5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	That's a nice looking hill.

12-20-2021, 01:22 PM - 1 Like	#3
Kevin B123 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,178	I like it too, it stands the test of time and must be a fine memory for you, which has to be the point of it all surely?

12-20-2021, 03:38 PM - 1 Like	#4
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,107 Original Poster	Originally posted by 5ks That's a nice looking hill. Thanks for commenting. Originally posted by Kevin B123 I like it too, it stands the test of time and must be a fine memory for you, which has to be the point of it all surely? It brings back memories. I sometimes wonder how I survived those days. My partner on this trip was 16 years old, we drove a hundred miles from Spokane to Mullan, Idaho, parked there, and hitch hiked to Lookout Pass. The tour took us up one valley, along the ridge where I took the picture, and down another valley back to Mullan. From memory it was about 19 miles and we finished in the dark. No cell phones, avalanche beacons, or any of the safety stuff people have these days. Thanks for commenting!

12-20-2021, 06:03 PM - 1 Like	#5
mahanpots Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Seagrove, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 952	Great shot. I wonder what it looks like now.

12-20-2021, 08:42 PM - 1 Like	#6
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,209	That scan really worked well. Beautiful shot which deserves to be seen. Thanks for posting.

12-20-2021, 10:56 PM - 1 Like	#7
mroeder75 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,598	Originally posted by JimS_256 Thanks for commenting. It brings back memories. I sometimes wonder how I survived those days. My partner on this trip was 16 years old, we drove a hundred miles from Spokane to Mullan, Idaho, parked there, and hitch hiked to Lookout Pass. The tour took us up one valley, along the ridge where I took the picture, and down another valley back to Mullan. From memory it was about 19 miles and we finished in the dark. No cell phones, avalanche beacons, or any of the safety stuff people have these days. Thanks for commenting! I am very fond of your photo, and back story. Bet you won't do that again. What a nice memory. You were stretching limits that day.

12-21-2021, 01:10 AM - 1 Like	#8
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Excellent , very enjoyable photo, I love snow , and we are having +42 C for Christmas , The hottest Christmas ever in Perth

12-21-2021, 12:43 PM	#9
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,107 Original Poster	Originally posted by mahanpots Great shot. I wonder what it looks like now. Thanks! I'm sure there is less snow right now, it's early in the season but other than that it hasn't changed much. Originally posted by MikeNArk That scan really worked well. Beautiful shot which deserves to be seen. Thanks for posting. The scan did come out well, not all of mine have. I use an old HP photo/slide/and negative scanner, it's very slow. Thanks for commenting! Originally posted by mroeder75 I am very fond of your photo, and back story. Bet you won't do that again. What a nice memory. You were stretching limits that day. Thanks! I did repeat the tour a few years later with a larger group. Being able to car shuttle instead of hitchhike allowed for a much earlier start and having more people breaking trail (and slightly better equipment) made for a faster more pleasant trip. More recently, in 2006, I skied to the top of the peak in the image using a shorter route from the other side. Modern "randonee" equipment vs. wood XC skis and climbing wax makes a lot of difference. I still ski occasionally at a nearby ski area but I stick to the groomed intermediate runs. My backcountry days are sadly over. Originally posted by i_trax Excellent , very enjoyable photo, I love snow , and we are having +42 C for Christmas , The hottest Christmas ever in Perth Yikes, that's hot. Do you ever get snow in Perth? Thanks for commenting!

12-21-2021, 01:08 PM	#10
Michail_P Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,006	What’s not to like!? It’s a fine composition with punchy color and enough detail. The light was perfect and your exposure is excellent.

12-21-2021, 02:01 PM	#11
JimS_256 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 1,107 Original Poster	Originally posted by Michail_P What’s not to like!? It’s a fine composition with punchy color and enough detail. The light was perfect and your exposure is excellent. Thanks! This is one of the times I managed a good composition and the scan came out very well.