Whiskey Jack

The good times have returned

February 22, 2015

-It was nice to see so many skiers enjoying themselves today- When we finished skiing around 3 pm, Boulton Creek parking lot was crowded

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A gift from the heavens

February 21, 2015

-Ray, Dan and Elisabeth on Woolley which was trackset last night- This is how I remember February skiing in PLPP. Great tracks, cold snow, waxable skis. Even when

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The 1800-metre cut-off

February 8, 2015

-Fiona and her brother Tadhg were skiing on the lower part of Elk Pass- There were dozens of skiers on Elk Pass today, many of them standing at the side of the trail scraping

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PLPP South trails

February 7, 2015

These photos might tell you all you need to know. Unbelievable conditions for early February, a time when we should be enjoying the best conditions of the winter.

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Without snow…where would you be now?

February 1, 2015

Something possessed me to listen to this song recently Long Train Runnin’ and while skiing today,

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Climber’s delight

January 23, 2015

-We were skiing in the clouds at the top of Blueberry Hill- Conquering both Whiskey Jack and Blueberry Hill in one day, combined with all the other trails

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Skiing at its best!

January 11, 2015

-You can tell by the body language that it was a fantastic day in PLPP- It truly was a superb weekend for xc skiers, and thanks for all the trip reports.

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First ski trip of the year was a good (and cold) one

January 1, 2015

-Mark and Haley on Tyrwhitt- Like a dream come true, my favourite loop, Whiskey Jack, Tyrwhitt, and Elk pass all had new tracksetting last night.

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First time on Wheeler

December 28, 2014

-Susan and Spencer at the Pocaterra / Lynx junction- I overcame my fixation with skiing the south trails in PLPP and enjoyed an 18K loop

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Boxing day bliss

December 26, 2014

-Skiers had fast tracks and beautiful scenery on Elk pass today- Before I tell you about our outstanding ski trip in PLPP, let’s take a look at some other business.

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Good thing it’s my favourite

December 21, 2014

-Many skiers were enjoying the great conditions on Elk Pass- When people ask me to name my favourite ski trail, I usually say it’s the last one I skied on.

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Late afternoon report

December 19, 2014

-Jane and Brian on Whiskey Jack.- It was snowing at the bottom of Whiskey Jack at 5 pm. Hopefully it will continue, and cover all those pine needles with fresh, cold snow.

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14K of fantastic skiing(and 3.8K of survival)

December 16, 2014

-Approaching the Tyrwhitt meadows which are around the corner in the sun.- My goal today was to ski on Tyrwhitt for the first time this year.

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Heavenly bliss

December 4, 2014

First one on Whiskey jack! No, I’m not talking about myself. I’m referring to the creature in the photo. She has already logged about 3K on the ski trail this winter!

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Fantastic conditions for the finale

April 13, 2014

Climbing Whiskey jack was more breathtaking than usual with the snow-covered trees sparkling in the morning sun. I met two skiers who experienced a rare

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Spring skiing in PLPP

April 6, 2014

I’m always happy to meet other skiers and say hi. Sometimes, people are pleasantly surprised to meet me, the real SkierBob. Others are just surprised.

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Have you skied Lower lake?

March 24, 2014

- Excellent conditions and spectacular scenery on the Lower lake trail in PLPP. – You’re missing out on an easy, scenic trail if you haven’t skied the 1.4K trail

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Cookie race grooming

February 20, 2014

– The view from the Kananaskis fire lookout. – You might have noticed the unusual mix of trails which were groomed last night in PLPP. It’s because the Cooke race

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Busy day at PLPP

February 16, 2014

There were a lot of skiers enjoying the trails in PLPP today. The Pocaterra parking lot looked jam-packed when I passed it on my way to Elkwood.

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Cold, but wonderful conditions

February 6, 2014

Update: Be sure to read Jody’s comment at the end of this post. I waited for it to warm up, and by 2:30 pm it was -14°C at Boulton creek in PLPP. Considering

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