Snow covered trees and cabins in Bear Valley California
I was looking through our old albums last night and realized it’s been far too long since we’ve seen proper snow-not just the slush in the city, but the real, quiet kind that blankets everything. I know you’ve been itching to get your camera out again, so I started looking for places that feel like those holiday movies we pretend not to watch. Here are a few spots that I think you’d absolutely love.
I know how much you dislike fighting through crowds just to get a glimpse of the view, which is why this spot caught my eye. It’s a bit of a hidden gem for snow sports, getting buried under nearly 30 feet of powder every year. It sounds incredibly peaceful, the kind of place where the only sound is the shutter clicking.
This town looks exactly like that postcard you kept on your fridge for years. It’s the quintessential New England winter scene, with the harbor and the brick buildings dusted in white. It feels like the perfect backdrop for that nostalgic, moody photoshoot you’ve been talking about planning.
If we really want to get away from everything, Montana is the place. National Geographic named this one of the top ski destinations, but I think the real draw is the raw nature. It looks rugged and wild, perfect for capturing those stark, high-contrast landscape shots you’re so good at.
You wouldn’t believe this is in Washington; it looks like a little Bavarian village dropped into the mountains. Every storefront is lit up and adorable, which would be amazing for night photography. I can already picture us wandering these streets with hot cocoa, looking for the perfect angle on the lights.
Nestled right in the Great Smoky Mountains, this feels a bit more intimate and tucked away. The mountain views here are breathtaking in a different way than the Rockies-softer, but majestic. It seems like a lovely spot to spend a slow weekend just enjoying the view and each other’s company.
They call this the “Switzerland of America,” and looking at the peaks surrounding the town, I can see why. You’d be completely surrounded by mountains, offering endless opportunities for those dramatic wide-angle shots. It feels like an adventure just waiting for us to arrive.
This small town in the Allegheny Mountains comes alive in the winter. It’s not as famous as the western resorts, which I think makes it even more special for a quiet getaway. Watching the winter sports against that mountain backdrop would be quite a sight to wake up to.
Let’s not let another winter slip by just talking about it. The camera is charged, the bags are practically packed in my mind-we just need to pick a spot and drive.
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