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On the slopes again, thanks to the Gemini

Enjoying the sun and the views at Mt. Baker Ski Area near Bellingham. (John Nelson)
Enjoying the sun and the views at Mt. Baker Ski Area near Bellingham. (John Nelson)

It was a rough winiter for me, I'll admit. 

An internal injury slowed me down in January. Then when I hit the slopes again in February, I hurt my knee, effectively ending my ski season at Mount Baker, near Bellingham, Wash.

I was feeling much better in early June, and lots of snow was still in the mountains, waiting to be skied. What's a frustrated skier to do?

Take the RV and head to the mountains -- that's what. I drove our 2017 Gemini to the Mt. Baker Ski Area and climbed the still-snowy slopes in beautiful, 70 degree weather. 

The skiing was decent and the views were magnificent. Thanks, Gemini, for saving the season for me.

John Nelson is a freelance writer.