Gliding through the beautiful meadows of Tyrwhitt
I couldn’t have asked for a nicer way to spend my birthday than skiing my all-time favourite loop on great conditions and in lovely weather.
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Tyrwhitt Loop
Feb 13, 2020 It was a challenge to find a place to ski where there was no wind. I stopped at Ribbon Creek but it was very windy and the temperature was rising. At least I got a good picture of some skiers and a friendly dog named Kimmick at…
Elk Pass: F-A-N-T-A-S-T-I-C
Sometimes words aren’t necessary. That knowing look, that you give to your skiiing partner when you’ve just finished the most amazing, fun, downhill run is all that’s required. When Peter finished his guiding duties at the Ski for Light event in PLPP, we headed for the new tracksetting at Elk…
Skiing at its best!
What a fantastic day of skiing! For our annual ski trip on the Tyrwhitt Loop, Peter, Chip and I were once again lucky to enjoy the best conditions of the winter. The Tyrwhitt Loop is my all-time favourite, and today it was pure enjoyment.
Tuesday morning update
Dec 3, 2019 Two more venues were groomed and readied for cross-country skiing yesterday, Priddis golf course and Sandy McNabb. Hopefully the trails on the north side of the road at Sandy McNabb will also be groomed.
Sunday night update
Dec 1, 2019 We’re off to a pretty good start this ski season. We have a number of choices where there are trails in good condition. According to Chuck’s photos, the conditions in the south end of PLPP look fabulous. Spectacular photos, thanks Chuck(make sure to read the captions on…
Beautiful day on Elk Pass
Glad to see trip reports coming in from everywhere, thanks everyone. After skiing late yesterday on Pocaterra, I was surprised to find myself being the first skier on the newly-rolled Elk Pass this morning at 10 a.m.
Elk Pass and Fox Creek
The most enjoyable sking today was on Fox Creek on the return. It had been groomed yesterday, had about 1 cm of new snow, and was in excellent condition
Tyrwhitt Loop
This ski trip didn’t meet my expectations. When I’m doing my all-time favourite loop, I want everything to be perfect!
That was fun!
I refer to it as the Tyrwhitt loop, and today reminded me why I consider it my favourite ski trip. Lots of variety including great scenery, vigorous climbs, pleasant downhills,
