I have been enjoying the road-trips off late. Being an absolute lover of driving, such trips have added a great deal to my adventures. In addition to the popular attractions that we cover, we also discover many hidden gems along the way. These places are untouched, less populated, and give a peek into the local culture. As the journey is less strenuous, the overall experience gets enhanced.
Of all the road trips we have taken till date, our journey to the West Coast gave us the maximum variety. Snow covered mountains, crystal-clear lakes, lush green landscapes, bountiful orchards, cities buzzing with life – you name it and California has it!
In my previous post on travel, I talked about the mesmerizing and jaw-dropping beauty of fall foliage. Today, I am transitioning to snow-capped mountains. I love mountains on any given day and long to visit them often. On our California trip, while moving across locations, we were treated by spectacular scenic routes…some of them were picture-perfect! I couldn’t have imagined seeing such landscapes in April. But, there they were, and surprisingly in places which are not talked about much in travel magazines.
One such place is Kirkwood, which has a famous Ski resort. If you love skiing, it would feel a heaven being there.
We made multiple stops on the way to inhale in the beauty and sometimes to just wonder at it. In the next write-up, I would show you a completely different view of such landscapes!
beautiful pics…u did skiing?
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Hi Alok..great to see you enjoying your road trip. Great pictures 🙂
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I remember people always used to associate California with warm weather and sunshine. These pictures will definitely alter this perception. love the the featured picture l.
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Wowow
. Beautiful pictures. . I would love to learn to ski some day…
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Beautiful pics 😊
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awww… great clicks…
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beautiful pictures……
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Wow ! Splendid 🙂 love the pics, these pics are wanting me to travel now 🙂
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Great pictures like always 🙂
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What a lovely place 🙂 You don’t need any destination if this is how the journey is!
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I sure do miss the mountains and you’re right, these do invite you to go closer. Beautiful.
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Beautiful Pic
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Lovely photos. 🙂
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Pristine landscape with stunning views captured on your camera. The last picture with a man in the frame makes it so interesting…
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Ski slopes are wonderful locations…Love your pics! You have captured the beauty of snow so well! 🙂
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Cold but beautiful.
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Yes, it is exactly that!
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Beautiful transition from the fall foliage to snow capped mountains. There’s something so serene about these.
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The next one would be another version of these. Thank you 😊
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Wow! Snowcapped mountains along the road is a sheer treat to eyes! Great you explored this untouched and beautiful place, Alok! Amazing shots 😊
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It was indeed amazing. Thanks
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Surreal !
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Thank you
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Great photos!
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Thanks!
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Wow ! Really a beautiful place for Skiing !!
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Yes, a bliss for them!
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Lovely place and shots.
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It sure is…
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This is so pristine. I would love to ski there someday!
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Mountains are LOVE ❤ 🙂 such beauty wrapped in snow! I am sure you have unearthed many such gems on the road. Looking forward to more of California through your pictures:)
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Absolutely breathtaking views!
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Thank you ☺️
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Seriously like you have mentions – California has pretty much every kind of landscape you would want to see! So beautiful 🙂
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It is close to you now…so go out and enjoy fully some day 🙂
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Oh yes, California is quite amazing. Loved your pictures. I am sure you and Saru had a fabulous time.
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I have only heard about California and its all good. I am waiting to see it through your eyes. Nice pics. I like mountains but suffer from motion sickness. Let me enjoy those while I sit in my chair.
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beautiful with snows around!
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Beautiful pictures!
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Snow snow everywhere…..awesome. I need to experience this at least once, even though I will have to brave the cold.
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Seems so serene! Great photographs. 🙂
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It indeed is. Thanks!
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Beautiful. Reminded me of my trip to Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.
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Thank you so much. I have to go to Spiti one day 🙂
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Beautiful. we went sometimes back to Manali and there was an unexpected snow there. Simply loved it…the himalayan ranges are truly mesmerizing
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Yes. I haven’t covered much of Himachal yet, but would love to some time.
Thank you for adding.
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I love looking at the pristine snow. But sadly I’m always shivering and puffing upon my blue fingers, no matter how many layers I’m wearing
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I can imagine that. My upbringing was in the hot weather of north India (relatively speaking), so prefer that 🙂
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Snow in April! But for this view, I would not mind 🙂 Gorgeous!
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I especially chose to go in April for the very reason…you get the best of views 🙂
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I find mountains very mysterious
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That’s a different perspective, and nothing wrong in that 🙂
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Road trips like these are so awesome. And you know when I saw scenery like this with snow as far as the eyes could see in Moscow last year, I realized that this has a beauty of it’s own. Lovely pics as always :D.
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Agree to it. Every season has its own beauty, i don’t have a major preference for any particular weather (but love summers in general, being from north India) 🙂
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Stunning! There’s something magical about the snow and driving through mountain paths. Some of our favourite trips have been in the mountains. 🙂
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I agree, I always prefer road trips for the same reason.
Thanks for adding 😊
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Literally as soon as I read your first post,I couldn’t stop myself for looking into your other posts.You are trully a person I would look forward too
Lots of love to your blog.
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Thank you so very much, Neha. Pleasure having you here 🙂
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Great adventure and thank you for taking time to share the pics and words. These are fueling our dreams to visit here.
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I am happy to read your comment. Do visit, if you can 🙂
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Wow! Those landscapes are really breathtaking, Alok! Would you recommend California for a road trip?
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Yes, absolutely. You can check my other posts on California and you would get how to cover it.
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