New Movies for Summer and Fall of 2021

Welcome back to my Blog. After taking a large chunk of time off from posting here and relying primarily on Facebook to stay in touch with friends and family I have decided to stop posting on Facebook except for musical event announcements. I will forward a notice to people on my distribution list when new content has been published here. I welcome your comments and suggestions and hope that these postings are enjoyable to consume.

You can find other movies on my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/dgalson/videos

Eastern Sierra Tour Oct 2021




Sonoran Desert Spring 2021




Anza Borega - Spring 2021

 

March 2012 Storm Cycle Skiing

I kept the Hero waterproof video camera with me in my pack this month and captured about 13 minutes of snow spattered footage chasing after my friends in the mountains nearby including ski touring at Royal Gorge, sidecountry alpine touring behind Sugarbowl, and some in-bounds skiing at Squaw in the Shirley Lake area and off of Red Dog lift.

Video log of spring-like tour to Sugarbowl along the Interconnect Trail

My parents visit for a few weeks and we are enjoying the spring-like conditions for ski touring.

Watch this video of our trip to Sugarbowl on the Interconnect trail.

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Spring skiing after storm with Steven and Jessie

Watch a brief movie with dialog...


The blizzard has blown out it's fury and we are left with great spring conditions. High temperatures and bright sun sooth my aching muscles and we spend a weekend with family ski touring at Royal Gorge.

Climb up Jakes Peak, and along its North Ridge

Never a bad view, while resting on the way up Jakes from the DL Bliss State Park winter parking area...

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Once on the summit, we toured north along the ridge, with great view to the southwest of Desolaiton Wilderness, and to the east and north of Lake Tahoe.  Our route down was in the open chutes just left of center in these photo.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

We skied slowly across the ridge, picking our way over wind gullies and enjoying the stupendous weather and scenery in all directions.  Amazingly, we saw some small animal tracks right on the ridge, very well preserved in the firm snow.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Looking for the perfect lunch perch, we ascended this roll along the ridge so we could see both ways, and be protected from the wind.

From Jakes, first REAL day of spring

Here is a short (1.5 minute movie) from the top...I wish I had filmed more.


Drive down to the west shore of Lake Tahoe to the DL Bliss State Park parking lot and tour along the north ridge of Jake's Peak. The copious snowpack was wind beaten, and soggy, but the views were amazing.

Jakes Peak - 2,300 feet in one clean line from the summit - 4 minute video

Drive down to the west shore of Lake Tahoe to the end of the plowed road at Emerald Bay and share this climb up Jake's Peak on a perfect Bluebird day. The southeast chute offers 2,300 feet of uninterrupted powder from summit to highway, and the only reason I could stop Jeff was to make a few of these movie clips. Come along for a fun tour and watch the 4 minute movie.

Very Snowy Day - Starts off with Amazement - a short video

More snow, and more snow, and then, more snow!! Snowbanks overtaking the 2nd floor windows, banks collapse and bury the front door. Thinking of spring and a tropical island right about now. Anyone have a snorkel?

Sugarbowl Sidecountry Ski Touring with Jeff

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Mt. Disney south aspect, Shark's Tooth, Mt. Judah, south east aspect,

After this recent storm cycle, the in-bounds terrain is already pretty chewed up, so, we head out of bounds for some untracked peace and quiet. With a full day, we didn't even dent the possibilities. Great unaffected powder in the south east aspects where the wind did not get at it. Go get some for yourself....

Skiing in Blizzard at Royal Gorge with Ed, Eva, Diane and David

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Ski tour on a stormy day at Royal Gorge -skied from the house - roads were impassable

Nordic Tour to Snow Mountain Warming Hut - Snowstorm

Ed and Eva join us on this stormy day...






And the requisite movie......

Ski tour on a stormy day at Royal Gorge - out to the Snow Mountain Warming Hut and back again.

Another ski patrol skiing movie - tele skiing and more

Enjoying groomers in the morning light. Ski Patrol eyes open.

Nothing exotic here, just some skiers in fine form on the groomers at Sugarbowl.

Cooking Granola - Video recipe - NOT a ski movie..

Cooking Granola on a bright clear morning, waiting for the temperatures outside to rise. Welcome to my world.

November 2010 Distractions, Kayak Assembly and Sailing with Stu

New folding kayak, bird watching, sailboat trip with Stu to Horseshoe Cove. Two short slides shows below plus a movie.

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South Lake and Treasure Lake Fall Colors Video

Treasure Lake, South Lake and Home from David Galson on Vimeo.

Ancient Bristle Cone Pine Forest

Spent a few days exploring the Ancient Bristle Cone Pine forest high up in the White Mountains of Eastern California. I hope this video invokes some of the magic, and wonder of this remote, desolate, and timeless landscape...

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Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest from David Galson on Vimeo.

Bristlecone Pine Forest - Methusila Grove from David Galson on Vimeo.

Muir Woods and Muir Beach