Winter has taken an icy grip on this place and although we have a few months to go, i have never been so cold. my memories of my seasons in europes mountain ranges seem springlike in comparison. the wind here comes direct from the antarctic, so i guess it comes as no surprise. of course, it is not all bad... this time of the year is one of the most beautiful as the mountains are all covered in snow. the view from where i work of lake wakatipu and the remarkables mountain range is one that the constant stream of tourists i meet describe as the most amazing they have ever seen. i must admit that although there is some fierce competition from other places i have been, i would have to agree.
And of course there are the mountains. life takes on a different perspective when you are able to snowboard everyday. there are three ranges to choose from, two that are nearby. i have surprised myself at how quickly i have picked it up again and linking your turns at speed on a board through fresh snow truly is a liberating experience. the views from up there across lakes, pastures and other mountains seems sometimes to almost be unreal. that all those infinite numbers of atoms come together, spinning at different frequencies to create that incredible illusion, that on this planet all the ingredients of life such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, chemicals, electrons, the positioning of the sun and moon, fit together in such a perfect balance to enable life in all in intricacies to evolve to a level where we are conscious enough to observe the beauty of our surroundings while stood on a snowboard, its enough to make sure that i appreciate my time up there rather than just go out of my way to piss off people that choose to ski.
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