it was an annual affair during my childhood. hot apple cider. santa claus. ice castle. snowmobile and dog-sled rides. christmas carols. candy cans. laser shows. fireworks. it was all this combined that made what Mammoth Mountain calls the Night of Lights a fond collection of memories for the years bygone. after a nearly ten year hiatus, the celebration is back better than ever. although, it made a come back a few years ago, i never got to go because it was during finals. so last night was my first year back. and as i was when i was a child, i was giddy about it. (if you haven’t notices, giddy is my new favorite word/feeling). and i got to bring my camera along which always makes things even more fun. i got to roll my Aunt VIP status. ah i love hanging out with her. plus, i got some cool shots. i am stoked. it was a tough event to photograph with the whole darkness and firework thang going on. but i worked with what i had, and captured the vibe and people up at Canyon Lodge. woo hoo.