2/27/09

Last Snow Stop: Sunshine Village in Banff

More incredible views, great snow, no injuries ... Oooo Canada, we'll miss you!


Chasing powdery chair shadows.


Marc O finds a scenic sunny spot to lounge on.


The happy couple Mark and Becca — the leis were out in full force!


Terry bombs the glades off Tee Pee Town Chair.


Few clouds rolling in, making the stunning view even more stunnier.


Susan Brockway finds a nice patch near Tee Pee Town boundary snow fence.


Robyn Avery finds time to make angels avec skis, off Lookout Mountain.


Ski to St. John's!? You cahn't get thee-ah from hee-ah.

2/26/09

Bluebird Powder @ Lake Louise Resort

Our great first and only day at Lake Louise Mountain Resort — everyone was smiling.


The sign says it all.


Elliot Reed shows the group how to carve on one edge — first run!


Mark executes a tele-tail grab while Robyn spots the landing.


Becca Lamb finds the fresh stuff in the back bowls.


Robyn Avery and her photo-worthy powder turn.


Terry Jennings shuffles through the trees with ease on the front side.


Susan Brockway recovered from illness just in time!


Marc finds some late afternoon frontside freshies.


Mark "Air" Auclair debuts his new powdery "T stands for The Tragically Hip" jump.


Elliot finds some soft turns while wearing his bandito balaclava.


Kim Lamb lovin' the sunny back bowl powdah.


Mark and Terry find the rope-line a little too constrictive off Eagle Ridge.


This picture barely does the scenery justice — that's Lake Louise in the middle distance.

2/24/09

Third Day at Kicking Horse Resort: POWDER

A great way to finish out 3-day stint at KH in BC, with many cms of powder and countless smiles from all around. Next stop: Banff!


A few of the Ski Holiday ladies on the Stairway lift.


Denise Abdoo carves a tele-turn in the powdah.


Mark and Marc admiring each other's outfits.


Robyn Avery finds the soft stuff.


This picture only took like 23 minutes to set up for. Terry and Marc horsing around on the lower mountain.


Susan Brockway debuts her telemark abilities with ease.


Terry pointing to his next powdery schuss.


Kim, Becca, Susan and Robyn taking a breather in the glades.


Denise stepping through the white stuff with ease.


Faraway peaks peeking through the clouds late in the day.


Susan and Marc O plan their next move in giant Jenga.

2/23/09

Few CMs Softens Things


Mark, Elliot, and Robyn on the Kicking Horse gondola.


Mark Auclair shows off his skills off CPR Ridge.


Kim Lamb in an angel-like powder pose.


Marc O needs to work on his flip landings.


The Lambs (Kim and Becca) learn more about the Scottish whisky drinks served at The Hero.

2/22/09

Day One: Taking It Easy!?

Day #1 was far from taking it easy. No new snow but plenty of challenging terrain and scenic views kept us busy.


The crew taking its first steps from the Highland Lodge.


Elliot Reed does his best Flavor Flav with his new GPS compass.


Robyn Avery carves one out with the Selkirks (?) in the background.


They say snow is on the way!


Mark "Air" Auclair lives up to his nickname.


Terry Jennings shows off his Santa Fe turning style.


Mark reflecting on his first ski day at Kicking Horse, Golden BC.