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07 December 2009

A Mountain Home in the Colorado Rockies

A framed photo of a winter wonderland of snowy pines greets me when I walk down my mountain top drive in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
The cold arctic air continues to dip down into the Colorado Rockies and sprinkle us with snowfall. One thing that is different for me from most people is that I live five miles from a paved road. Much of this dirt road is private and does not get plowed by any government entity. So anyone that lives on this road is responsible for keeping it passable in the winter months. My husband typically plows about a mile and a half of steep treacherous terrain with his sturdy Ford F150 and an attached snowplow. The other three neighbors pitch in for the remainder. That is another thing that is different for us. We really do rely on our neighbors.

Many of you know I live in a remote off-grid home and I thought I would share a bit of my lifestyle with you. There is too much to talk about in one post so I will try to mention just a bit at a time. If any of you have questions, please ask. I may even do a post about your question.




A winter wonderland of snowy pines greets me when I walk down my mountain top drive in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
Stellers Ridge Snow
A winter wonderland of snowy pines greets me when I walk down my mountain top drive in the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
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This is a textured artistic interpretation of my off-grid home on a snowy winter day.
Snowy Home
This is a textured artistic interpretation of my off-grid home on a snowy winter day.


A framed photo of a textured artistic interpretation of my off-grid home on a snowy winter day.


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23 comments:

  1. Those are beautiful! I can first hear the quiet, and then crunching snow when you walk down the road. Cool.

    photo energy - art that captures you

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  2. My eyes are watering, I'm losing the use of my mouth, and my nostrils are stinging! Great capture---looks very cold and very beautiful!
    Laurie http://madebyswirlygirl.blogspot.com

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  3. This is my favorite post so far! Thanks for bringing me back "home" for a moment with these beautiful photos. There is nothing more serene than being in the Colorado Rockies during the winter in my opinion. I am in awe of your talent with a camera!

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  4. Yes, it has been really cold here. We got up to 6F degrees today. Brrr! But that being said, I am the "Winter Girl" and the beauty of the Winter Ice Queen dazzles me. Thanks for the lovely comments!

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  5. What a contrast your weather is to here. It looks beautiful.

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  6. Ever tried sledding or skiing down that road? hehe :)
    Living so far from other people, do you ever see any interesting wild life?

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  7. aww..how i wish i could go to a snow place one day

    A smile from SJ =)

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  8. Beautiful winter scenery! I'm waiting for fluffy snow to fall on my NYC. :)

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  9. Beautiful photos and nice idea. I will enjoy seeing your home and its surroundings, and your captions decribing it.

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  10. Julie you truly live in a gorgeous place! It looks like you got more snow than me! We have a big storm coming tonight and tomorrow!The kids are hoping for a day off!! :-)
    All the comments reflect what I see in your beautiful pictures also!
    Keep on sharing or I'm coming to visit!lol!
    Tracey

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  11. Amazing snowy path.
    I haven't seen such beauty with naked eyes.
    I wish one day but yes, thanks for sharing the photograph. It is excellent picture.

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  12. Each and everytime I see your photographs all I want to do is jump right into them so that I may experience the environ first hand :-D
    Magnificent!
    How I would love to walk along that snowy road to see where it goes - just to encapsulate myself in that snowscape - what bliss ;-)

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  13. Wow Thanks for sharing part of your life.The scenery and photos are ouststanding. Would like to hear more about "off grid" living.. Be safe in that cold weather

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  14. Love the snowy path! Beautiful!

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  15. Your photos are beautiful! It reminds me of when I lived in Utah. I miss all the snow! :)

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  16. oh julie! i want to come over and make snow angels & drink hot tea with you!
    so beautiful! thanks for sharing your winter wonderland! :)
    x
    myan
    *be sure to stop by little bloggy for a surprise!* :D

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  17. WoW! This could almost make this summer lovin' farm chick enjoy winter.....almost! The pictures of the snow is breathtaking.

    You have yourself a terrifically blessed day!!!

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  18. Harold, yes we do have a lot of wildlife here. Deer, elk, bobcats, cougars, coyotes and black bears to name some of the bigger animals. And I have sledded down the hill. LOL

    Thanks everyone for your kind words! I do live in a place of wild beauty for which I am very grateful. Peace.

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  19. Already so much snow???? It's beautiful...in the image,but.....

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  20. Hi Julie,
    what quantities of snow and what beautiful colors in nature. I wish you from my heart a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year.

    cordially Isabella

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  21. That's pretty cool. I'm sure living there has both its advantages and disadvantages, but the photo-taking opportunities seem tremendous!

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  22. Hi, Julie! I'm posting about John Denver on my blog and want to see what he has saw once at Colorado, and I'm in love with this landscapes...Take my breathe away...Love your photos, and I will return to see more, for sure.
    see me at www.quintaldapaula.blogspot.com (it means paula's (me) backyard)
    Best wishes from Brazil. Don't you think web is amazing?? I'm at the other side of the planet and still found you...

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