Posts Tagged ‘winter’
Frozen Fog
We have this peculiar weather condition here in Alaska that I always end up calling “frozen fog”. I’m sure it isn’t unique to Alaska, but this is the first place I’ve ever lived where I’ve experienced it. Now I’m not sure the exact scientific name. My mom calls is “hoarfrost”. I’ve heard others here refer [...]
Too Cold To Snow?
“It’s too cold to snow.“ Those are words I’ve used countless times. On certain days and at certain temperatures, that phrase is an undeniable truth — in my humble opinion. Scientifically speaking though there is no such thing as “too cold to snow”. The details don’t interest me, to be honest. I’m no scientist or [...]
Frosty The Snow-Skater
My little brother showing his stuff this past winter, snowskating in the empty parking lot of a former church. The place is now a “Baptist University” and they do not like skaters. We had to sneak there at night to get these shots.
Smooth Rider
What does a skateboarder do when winter sets in and all the beautiful pavement and sidewalks are covered in ugly snow? They whip out their snowskates, thats what! Here is my little brother on his latest snowskate deck. If you aren’t quite sure what a so-called “snowskate” even is, its basically just a skateboard without [...]
Things To Know (About Alaska)
You know you live in a harsh state, when you receive a booklet titled “Staying Alive in the Arctic: A collection of Anecdotes, Facts & Lies about life in Alaska”. Pretty rough when we need a guide book on how to keep alive here! I did find it to be pretty interesting though, and you [...]
