Nothing as majestic and beautiful as the mountains. Whether it’s the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades or any other range, I can’t get enough of them. I would hate to live somewhere that you can’t see the mountains.
I wish we had mountains. East Anglia is just so flat but in the early morning some cloud formations look like mountains. So I use my imagination, and get a different landscape everyday. Still, at least I live by the sea. So thats something.
Yes, mountain ranges are beautiful and majestic from train windows and on postcards, until you take the time to consider the dangers they represent for those who seek to conquer them..Well, there’s your answer: you don’t try to “conquer” them — what does that mean, anyway? Does the mountain care? — you admire their endurance and majesty, and appreciate that you’ve been given a heart and mind that can do so.
One of the prettiest features of the Canadian Rockies is the color of the rivers. Bright turquoise blue! Since I am used to the muddy, honestly red dirt filled rivers of flat Oklahoma, you can imagine how beautiful the sight of a mountain river flowing at the base of a high mountain was to me.
I once road the Canadian from Winnipeg to Medicine Hat – got off before reaching the mountains (RDC to Lethbridge) An evening in mid-July 1965, boarded at Winnipeg. Seat mate was a very attractive young lady —She was about my age—-and well beyond an 8 on the scale of 10 --and very cordial -——and getting off at Portage La Prairie – the next stop.
It appears from the first frame that they are on Canadian National. Canadian Pacific had the “Canadian”, with the dome cars – great way to see the scenery in the 60s – when we had rail service in this country – and Canada.
I live in the foothills at the base of Mt Lemon and the snow does make it down here. Not often, but last winter we had snow and frozen water lines all over town. Quite a mess.
i had wanted to see the Rockies for almost 20 years, and was very excited to get my first view of them on the horizon from just east of Airdrie. spent 10 days driving around and about in them and left through the Crowsnest Pass back into Alberta. by that time i was glad to see the prairie sky again,as i hadn’t realized how claustrophobic all that rock looming above me had been making me feel. i loved the visit, but would not want to be living there full time.
I’ve lived near the Rockies for years, loved to see them in the morning…..now I live near the ocean……also a beautiful sight in the morning……I guess it’s what you make it….
I’m afraid I’ve never understood “adrenaline junkies”. There are things I’d gladly give up my life for in order to protect (like my husband and kids). Losing my life in order to “conquer” a mountain just because “it’s there”??? Beyond stupid!!!!!
I grew up in Tucson and every six years or so the snow would make it down to city altitude. In 1965 moved to the San Francisco area and still had some mountains. In ‘86 moved to South Florida and I miss mountains still. Oh well, that’s what I get for living in “paradise”. LOL!
I grew up in northern Utah, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, and if you really want to see a breathtaking sight, check out the eastern mountains at sunset in autumn — with all the bright red leaves on the trees, it looks as though the mountains are actually on fire with the last rays of the setting sun shining on them!
Where I live we have mountains and ocean! And the trip through the mountains on the train is amazing. Too bad the majority of travelling through mountain passes occurs at night. It makes passengers nervous apparently
JanLC over 13 years ago
Nothing as majestic and beautiful as the mountains. Whether it’s the Rockies, the Sierra Nevada, the Cascades or any other range, I can’t get enough of them. I would hate to live somewhere that you can’t see the mountains.
Tog over 13 years ago
I wish we had mountains. East Anglia is just so flat but in the early morning some cloud formations look like mountains. So I use my imagination, and get a different landscape everyday. Still, at least I live by the sea. So thats something.
arye uygur over 13 years ago
@exturk: Merhaba. Just out of curiousity: Were you formerly Turkish?
psychlady over 13 years ago
Yeah, the mountains are a beautiful sight!
PShaw0423 over 13 years ago
Yes, mountain ranges are beautiful and majestic from train windows and on postcards, until you take the time to consider the dangers they represent for those who seek to conquer them..Well, there’s your answer: you don’t try to “conquer” them — what does that mean, anyway? Does the mountain care? — you admire their endurance and majesty, and appreciate that you’ve been given a heart and mind that can do so.
lightenup Premium Member over 13 years ago
I love the mountains too, much more than the beach. That would be my dream retirement.
freeholder1 over 13 years ago
Thanks. Lynn. Belated father’s day gift.
jaeldid66 over 13 years ago
I moved from Alaska to Wisconsin. I miss mountains.
Mythreesons over 13 years ago
One of the prettiest features of the Canadian Rockies is the color of the rivers. Bright turquoise blue! Since I am used to the muddy, honestly red dirt filled rivers of flat Oklahoma, you can imagine how beautiful the sight of a mountain river flowing at the base of a high mountain was to me.
Josie718 over 13 years ago
the mountains in winter are my favorite….sigh….
tuslog64 over 13 years ago
I once road the Canadian from Winnipeg to Medicine Hat – got off before reaching the mountains (RDC to Lethbridge) An evening in mid-July 1965, boarded at Winnipeg. Seat mate was a very attractive young lady —She was about my age—-and well beyond an 8 on the scale of 10 --and very cordial -——and getting off at Portage La Prairie – the next stop.
tuslog64 over 13 years ago
It appears from the first frame that they are on Canadian National. Canadian Pacific had the “Canadian”, with the dome cars – great way to see the scenery in the 60s – when we had rail service in this country – and Canada.
pearlandpeach over 13 years ago
“not even Daddy” – what a libne.
doggiehouser over 13 years ago
I live in the foothills at the base of Mt Lemon and the snow does make it down here. Not often, but last winter we had snow and frozen water lines all over town. Quite a mess.
Sarah Colvig over 13 years ago
Sweet.
yyyguy over 13 years ago
i had wanted to see the Rockies for almost 20 years, and was very excited to get my first view of them on the horizon from just east of Airdrie. spent 10 days driving around and about in them and left through the Crowsnest Pass back into Alberta. by that time i was glad to see the prairie sky again,as i hadn’t realized how claustrophobic all that rock looming above me had been making me feel. i loved the visit, but would not want to be living there full time.
FireDiva over 13 years ago
I’ve lived near the Rockies for years, loved to see them in the morning…..now I live near the ocean……also a beautiful sight in the morning……I guess it’s what you make it….
Gretchen's Mom over 13 years ago
I’m afraid I’ve never understood “adrenaline junkies”. There are things I’d gladly give up my life for in order to protect (like my husband and kids). Losing my life in order to “conquer” a mountain just because “it’s there”??? Beyond stupid!!!!!
NightOwl19 over 13 years ago
Atma – Um, Dutch Alps? :) (BTW I love the Netherlands – Delft, Leiden, Amsterdam, all lovely places.)
W6BXQ, John over 13 years ago
I grew up in Tucson and every six years or so the snow would make it down to city altitude. In 1965 moved to the San Francisco area and still had some mountains. In ‘86 moved to South Florida and I miss mountains still. Oh well, that’s what I get for living in “paradise”. LOL!
legaleagle48 over 13 years ago
I grew up in northern Utah, surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, and if you really want to see a breathtaking sight, check out the eastern mountains at sunset in autumn — with all the bright red leaves on the trees, it looks as though the mountains are actually on fire with the last rays of the setting sun shining on them!
Downundergirl over 13 years ago
Mountains are great I admit – but give me the rolling seashore. And if I can have both….
rgcviper over 13 years ago
I’ve been in the mountains of Western North Carolina for a number of years, and I still never tire of seeing them.
bluetopazcrystal over 13 years ago
Where I live we have mountains and ocean! And the trip through the mountains on the train is amazing. Too bad the majority of travelling through mountain passes occurs at night. It makes passengers nervous apparently