We’re back from a wonderful trip to Nipika. We skied one last time this morning on Henri’s Loop. The first feature on this trail is a “screamer” down to the Kootenay River. After the initial fast start, it takes a while to finish this trail on account of all…
I knew we’d get a lot of reaction to my recent post entitled “Dogs.” It’s no surprise that we tied the record for most views in a single day with 1153. Thanks for all the comments. This is an issue which both sides are passionate about, and constructive dialogue is always…
(Click on any photo to enlarge it) Six of these seven skiers say skiing is better than shopping on Boxing day. The lone dissenter(lady on the far right with a big smile) was still undecided. Dec 26, 2010 Today was a glorious day to be in the mountains, and far…
Best overall pre-Christmas ski conditions that I can remember I thought that was such a great photo from yesterday that I’ve created a new blog header from it. It was plain to see those guys were having fun and I enjoyed talking to them for a few minutes. Very engaging gentlemen they were. Their…
Lyle from Nipika has good news: “Trails are ALL OPEN!!! All trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing. This is the earliest opening we have ever had!! With Summer trail work and a great early snowpack we have better skiing already than we had all last winter!” Update: “Dec…
(You can see a larger image of the photos by clicking on the actual photo) Ten of us set out from the PLPP Visitor Centre on a beautiful warm day with pretty nice conditions on all the trails which we encountered. Bonus! some fresh grooming and tracksetting occurred last night…
Once per winter – don’t miss it! Racers on Lake Louise Jan 22 Update: The loppet has been postponed to Jan 31 due to the extreme cold. Do you want to ski some fabulous trails that are available only once per winter? Well, it happens on Sunday Jan 25: The…
Kevin & Kirstie thought Cascade Fire Road was great Lots to talk about tonight. Firstly, I met this wonderful couple on Cascade Fire Road today. It was only their third time ever on cross country skis. Kevin had no trouble keeping up with me(I’m old, he’s young). Turns out he is…
