Posts Tagged ‘snow’

Spring squall.

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Spring storm in Maine.

Spring storms, or squalls, can be dramatic and fast moving.

Spring storm in Maine.

Sometimes they deliver rain, sometimes snow, sometimes just odd white fluffy stuff.

Spring storm in Maine.

Spring storm in Maine.

Spring storm in Maine.

Spring storm in Maine.

And then they’re gone.

 

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First dusting.

Tuesday, December 7th, 2010

First snow of the season in Maine.

The white carpet is being rolled out for winter’s arrival.

First snow of the season in Maine.

We’re ready.

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Tobogganoids.

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Fingers were freezing, video camera was jittery, global warming was not evident, but the US National Toboggan Championships event was lots of fun.

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Wild ride.

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

The opening act for the Winter Olympics was held last weekend at the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, Maine.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden, Maine.

The 20th Annual US National Toboggan Championships glorified the spectacle of winter sports, but required a certain attitude.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden.

It was a little bit Mardi Gras.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden, Maine.

And a little bit fierce competition.

Fast Cash - US National Toboggan Championships, Camden.

With a whoopie pie thrown in to boot.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden, Maine.

The pageantry was awe inspiring.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden, Maine.

Security was tight.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden, Maine.

And the right equipment provided the edge to win.

US National Toboggan Championships, Camden.

Fast Cash - US National Toboggan Championships, Camden.

Team spirit was everywhere, but here are the - – - -> winners.

(Will post more soon.)

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Winter shadows.

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Winter shadows in Maine.

The northern winter sun sits decidedly low on the horizon.

Winter shadows in Maine.

And paints long, dark, dramatic, shadows on the snow.

Winter shadows in Maine.

Who says winter lacks excitement?

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