The essence of snow!
When Autumn arrives, you can feel something special. It is not the beautiful changing of the colors. It is not the warm days and cool evenings. It isn't the sudden change in local markets from summer sales to Halloween decorations. It is the smell of snow. Yes, there is this distinct odor in Utah that any skier and snowboard can detect in the air.
The moment the odor arrives, we stop; turn our heads upward; and inhale deeply. In a moment, our whole disposition changes and suddenly elation bubbles from within. Like a perfumed woman walking into a Parisian bar, the arrival of the winter season turns our heads and changes our thoughts. Our minds are immediately transported to the slopes and things begin to take a focus on the coming season.
I love this magical aroma. It is intoxicating and invigorating.
