February 15, 2019
Kids have basically had 3 days of school in the last two weeks
because of all the snow, but pulling them out at 11:00 (with guilt, but want
safe roads) today because we are off to Big White in Canada! Just before
crossing the border at Sumas we had to make our traditional stop at the
best place to get ice cream pretty much in the world...Edaleen Dairy. `Don't
miss the chocolate milk there too. Made it to Kelowna 6 hours after
leaving Seattle. Stopped in at the Shoppers Drug Mart in Rutland to get
the family Biggie Cards. A great card because they are discounted and you
can just add a pass onto your card each day from the computer to ski that
day. Super easy! This is a great stop too because it is right next to the
grocery and liquor store....easy peasy for the last few things before the
place. Roads were good, but of course got a chip in the windshield.
Seems like it wouldn't be a trip for us without one. We are staying in
the Timbers #102 this year. Really a beautiful place with a hot tub on
the deck and overlooking the trees and gondola.
February 16, 2019
Looking at the entry of
our place this has got to be the most gear intensive trip ever! Just a few
things:
3 pairs of ice skates
3 pairs of skis
3 pairs of ski boots
4 pairs of poles
1 pair of snowshoes
3 helmets
2 sleds
3 hokey sticks and pucks
4 sets of snow boots
4 sets of all snow clothing: long johns, pants, socks, goggles
etc. You get the idea..a lot of sh*t!
Saylor is off with her
friend Moira today skiing. Haven't seen them all day. With a
sandwich in her pocket and $20 she probably won't be back until dark.
Hudson and Andy hit the slopes.
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The family had a good day of skiing. Saylor, Kate and Moira
all went in the hot tub here and listened to their music and nonstop chatting.
February 17, 2019
Hudson fell out of his bindings skiing last weekend and took a
hard fall and messed up his knee. It caught up to him this morning so the
boys decided to take the day off from skiing. We played cards and worked on a puzzle.
February 18, 2019
Saylor finally needed a break. She passed on skiing with the
friends and I got to have some time with her. We just relaxed in the
condo but it was nice to see her. Kathy texted and we headed out for a good
long walk on the snow trails. It was compact enough that we didn't need
snowshoes. It was about 18 degrees, but the sun was shinning and it was
beautiful! Saylor connected with the girls and they went tubing.
Parents all met up at the Archers for drinks and apps while the kids
sled. I love them not having electronics and just being able to have fun
with a bunch of kids and play. Of course hockey finished up the night
followed by a hot tub. Another good day.
February 19, 2019
More of the same
today. Boring to write/read about but fun for the family. Just got
a text from the boys who went in for a quick warm up and enjoying a
beaver tail.
And a text from another mom with a picture of Saylor skiing with
the girls. Great to have such a fun group to be here with.
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| Chocolate and Banana Beaver Tail! |
Andy and I had a quick
date night dinner at Bullwheel's. The village was beautiful at night with
the Christmas lights still up.
Finished off at the Eleveld's for drinks, games and snacks.
We brought butterscotch schnapps to share. Bob Archer was the man
and grabbed snow from the deck and put the schnapps over it.
Pits, Peaks and Points
Cindy
Peak: A great walk with Kathy on a beautiful day and super fun evenings with the group!
Pit: A long car ride
Points: On the way up stop at Good to Go Meat Pies in Everson and get frozen
meat pies for dinner one night after skiing. Stop at Edaleens for amazing ice
cream and chocolate milk. Biggie passes are good for three years! Grocery
stores in Canada do NOT have public restrooms!
Hudson
Peak: Skiing with dad
Pit: Not really knowing
any of the kids
Points: watched an epic crash of a guy that ended up straddling a
tree. Best Beaver tails with chocolate and banana at bottom of Gem Lake chair.
Saylor
Peak: Hanging out with
friends
Pit: not getting poutine
Points: dress warm because it will be very cold (-5 degrees is
cold!)
Andy
Peak: Skiing
untracked runs with Hudson
Pit: Rock chip in the
windshield and rock gouges in skis
Points: Butterscotch snow cones are yummy, sad to not have karaoke
night. Epic days of skiing, skating and sledding almost offset the rich meals
we ate.