The arch as an architectural feature gained popularity during the Roman Empire. Evidence of their fascination and love of the arch can still be experienced in Rome, Italy today by walking through the maze of cobblestone streets lining the centro of Roma. The arch, as an architectural structure, is extremely stable once the final piece, …
The snow no longer crunches underfoot like dried leaves in fall. Beams of sunlight coming through the tree canopy have turned the once frozen crystals to mush. This time of year the sound my boots make on the snow is more of a muted crackle, like the sound of dipping my hand into a jar …
In the 1850’s a band of cowboys traveling along the New Mexico/ Arizona border were ambushed at a spot called Doubtful Canyon. Outnumbered, they relied on their bravery, against an enemy which had the high ground. Below is their story, and their lesson: never back down in the face of adversity, no matter what. His …
“The steps seemed to get bigger as we ascended. You would think just walking uphill would be easy, but it’s not. The incline of the trail pushes back on my calves and knees. My breathing quickens, and I try calming it with a slow inhale, exhale rhythm. The backpack I’m carrying with water, a few …
A sunrise and sunset have one thing in common, nobody watches them anymore. We are too busy. Can you remember the last time you watched the sun crank itself into the sky and bring light to the world, or slip behind the horizon in a prism of color? I have seen sunrises and sunsets all …
When you walk a long stretch of beach on a windy day your footprints disappear as fast as you make them. The sand is wet and rough, like a dog’s tongue, and now and again you may spot a piece of sea glass. Sea glass is a small piece of highly polished glass. Formed over …
“Real Jobs are for Jerks” Written by Kevin Eddy, a Breckenridge ski instructor and trainer. He is a 25 year snow-sport educator, whose career has led him on ski adventures in Wyoming, South Dakota, New Mexico, and Colorado. Currently he is soaking up nearly as many ski days as his ski bum heroes, and looking …
REAL JOBS ARE FOR JERKS! ~ FEATURE FROM SKI BUM ISSUE 14 Read More »
