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I’m still beaming with all the kind congrats that folks have sent. This was yesterday’s sunrise-the first spot I set up had a cloud occluded horizon but the golden light painted with strokes of autumn. It was bitterly cold but the crisp wind reminded me to embrace the full spectrum of existence and comfort (and discomfort). I am reminded of a Buddhist teaching I received-a reminder that the sun is always shining-it’s just that on some (or many) days, the clouds get in the way.My heart is full at receiving The JL Paton Distinguished ProfessorshipIt was a chilly one this morning. I need to up my windchill photo wardrobe! It’s always lively to welcome the day from the top of Signal Hill.Holding hands makes every walk better especially if the weather is frightful.Spreading rainbows and welcoming a new day…the Bay Bulls Lighthouse. One of my favs.Looking on from Cape Spear on a brighter late season day.TA’s Facebook Page
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Team #Skiarail Goes Coast to Coast to Completion
My friend, Heather, wrote to say she likes to play, “Where in the world is TA?” She said, “I know you could be anywhere.” Well, Heather-you might be surprised that I am not that far from home but a world … Continue reading
Posted in Ski
Tagged 2018, adventure, Cross Canada, Lovewinter, ski, Via Rail, Winter
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The #SkiARail Team Heads West
Marian and I are sitting on a train bound for Toronto and we are wearing longjohns. We’re sweltering a bit but the ski we had this afternoon on Mont Royal was worth it. The sun was shining, the trail grooming … Continue reading
Lungta Livyers #19: Pressing Pause
As you may remember, Lungta is the name of prayer flags in Tibet and Nepal. Lungta means “Windhorse” and refers to how the wind can carry the prayers that are printed on the prayer flags into the universe. Livyer is … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, adventure, Buddhism, Cross Canada, Lovewinter, prayer flags, ski, Via Rail, Winter
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Lungta Livyers #18: Home and Away Again
Happy New Year, When we left in August, we had no idea where we would be for either Christmas or New Year’s. Turns out that we spent them in St. John’s but not at home. We rented out our house … Continue reading
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Tagged 2018, adventure, Cross Canada, Lovewinter, ski, Via Rail, Winter
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Ski Lift Pass Life
Last weekend I got to downhill ski at Marble Mountain in western Newfoundland and Labrador. I usually only get out on the boards once or twice a season so I cherish every moment on the hill, when for once, I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Ski
Tagged 2013, life lessons, Marble Mountain, Newfoundland, ski, Steady Brook
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Winter Joys
Finally enough snow to get out and enjoy winter!
Posted in Everest 3.0, Life, Video
Tagged 2013, chopsticks, concept piece, scrape, ski, Winter
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Skiing in Place
Another great day out training for Greenland. I love this picture of Marian standing at the edge of Windsor Lake. The fish eye lens of the Go-Pro has curved the horizon and given the picture a very sensuous feeling. I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Everest 3.0, Gunnbjørn Fjeld, Ski
Tagged 2012, climb, Go for Greenland, Seven Summits, ski, train
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