Thursday, February 26, 2009

Whistler II

It's been a great week so far. We woke up Wednesday to a few feet of new powder. That has been the best day so far for sure. We didn't stand in any lines most of the day. We had good visibility all day. There were times when we were alone on the runs. We hit some waist deep powder as well. It was seriously one of the best days ever on the mountain. Today we woke up to blue skies and a huge crowd on the mountain. We got some good runs in some of the back bowls, but waited in some long lines too. I can't believe the week is almost over... going home tomorrow. Enjoy the pics.

Action shot!


Our condo with some fresh snow.


Me looking like Darth Vader. It was cold today!


Chris and Trevor on Blackcomb mountain, Whistler mountain is in the background. We spend most of our time in the bowls on the left behind us. Beautiful!


Looking down at the valley between Blackcomb mountain and Whistler mountain. There is a gondola that takes you from one mountain to the other. It's kind of freaky actually. They also have a gondola with a glass bottom. That really freaked me out.

Monday, February 23, 2009

Whistler

It's been a while since I have posted anything here, but I thought this trip was a worthy cause. My friend Trevor and I take an annual ski trip and this year we are in Whistler, BC. It's so beautiful up here. I have posted a few pics of our trip so far. Today was our first day skiing and we have are pretty tired. We need to recover soon though, we have a guide tomorrow - hopefully we get to see some great spots. I have already fallen enough to last me the entire trip, need that to stop for sure. Anyway, enjoy the photos...


Vancouver, BC


Totem Poles in Stanley Park - Vancouver, BC


The drive up to Whistler


Trevor and a view of our condo.



This is Blackcomb mountain. We haven't explored that part yet - probably tomorrow.


Just a cool shot looking up one of the lifts.


Looking across the valley while we were on the Peak to Creak run. This is a 3.5 mile run from the top of Whistler Mountain to the valley floor. Can you say thigh burn?


Coming into our village. Our condo is there on the left next to the gondola.