Spring skiing, early 70s...

This picture was taken just 40 years ago yesterday. On that shot, I'm at the top of Pointe de Vorlaz, my hometown's highest summit at about 7,667 feet. With three other buddies, we had climbed the peak early that morning and descended some 1,500 feet vertical in slushy, spring snow conditions after taking a long rest at the top, admiring the surrounding vistas. I thought this was great, but had yet to know Utah!