Quick hut trip

Good times on the summit.

Spent three days with friends from Revelstoke skiing in the mountains near town. More sunny weather and the most stable snowpack of the year allowed us to ski whatever we wanted. Our crew of seven attempted to demolish all the skiing in the area we were in. We were only partially successful. Click the pics to see them full size.

Nice views from Rogers pass to Mt. Begbie.

Dave starts it off right.

Delworth having a rough first run...(click pic)

Heather, Sherri, and Becks ripping.

Jay "looking" for Delworths ski...

Who invited the telemarker?

Delworth back on form.

Exactly how much beer is in that pack?

For some reason I dont think Becks likes turning that much.

Look closely and you can see the lines off the peaks in the background.

A nice chute to finish the day.

Killer views of Sir Donald.

Another great time skiing, Thanks guys.

Gotta love spring!

A nice day for flying in April!

Ahhh spring, the steep lines are in and the thermals are pumping. Hard to beat skiing a steep alpine face in the morning, then riding thermals above the ski hill in the afternoon. Flew with Eagles above the ski hill, pretty cool as they soared along beside my wing.

A Bald eagle checking out the competition.

Selkirk Mountain Experience Week 3

Ruedi going for a cruise in his backyard.

Week 3 at Selkirk Mountain Experience; not much left to say, another great crew of guests and more amazing terrain. Check out the pics. Ruedi thanks for all the great coaching and skiing!

Steve, hows the first run of the week?

Perry getting into it on Zigershlitz

Chilkoot trail? No these guys are mining for fresh lines on Mt. Ruth.

Well its not the Manhattan skyline but it'll do eh Bob?

Hey leave some for me!

Ahhh...the grace and beauty of telemarking......

Errrr.....the grace and beauty of telemarking?

Look closely and you can see lines off Mt. Fang in the back and the Diamond face in the foreground.

Selkirk Mountain Experience Week 2

Well at least the view is OK on the morning commute, Charlie D climbing up from the Moloch Chalet.

Second week at Selkirk Mountain Experience I worked with Ruedi guiding a steep skiing week. Tons of sunshine, good snow, and good stability allowed us to ski some amazing lines. We spent four days at the Moloch Chalet skiing amongst some of the most impressive glaciers and peaks in the Selkirks. For info on a steep skiing week at SME go here. Click on the panoramas to view them full size.

The crew quickly realising what Ruedi means by steep.

Charlie D cruising along enjoying the views.

Charlie shredding old school style towards the Super Couloir.

The Moloch Chalet, nice location, pity about the view.

Its not all sunshine and lollipops, somewhere on the Diamond Gl.

Well.....sometimes it is all sunshine and lollipops.

Not a bad office. Dan leads the charge down Mt. Fang.

Ruedi enjoying the views of Sir Donald.

I think Charlie is pumped for the next run off the Auguille.

Charlie.....there is something wrong with your toque. Thanks for the great week!

Selkirk Mountain Experience Week 1

Pete finds Holy Grail

I am spending three weeks guiding at the Durrand Glacier Chalet for Selkirk Mountain Experience. I am fortunate to work with one of the masters of ski guiding Ruedi Beglinger, lots to learn and lots to ski! Here are some photos from week 1, lots of snow not alot of sun. Great skiing in the trees with an international crew from Switzerland, Norway, Australia, and even a few Canadians.

Getting ready to drop in from Moon Hill, Boogie Basin in the background

Bob manages to find his own space on West Woolsey peak

Hey Bob I said go left!

Alder slalom is included in the Carnes Creek World Cup

Beck on her way to Camalot

The top of the last climb of the week makes everyone this happy!

Full Circle

Just finished a week of guiding at CMH Monashees in Mica Creek. Great week of skiing, but for me it was even better. I lived in Mica when I was very little and learned to ski at the local rope tow (now gone). This is where my passion for skiing began. To get to come back and guide a week of Heli skiing here really felt like I had come full circle. Thanks Mom and Dad for getting me out in the mountains! The photo is from the head of the Soards Creek valley on a run called Nooner. You can see the Northern Selkirks on the horizon and the Northern Monashees in the foreground. Click on it to view it full size. For info on skiing with CMH go to www.canadianmountainholidays.com

Breakfast of Champions

Spent the last two days at the Asulkan cabin. The skiing was nothing special but we managed to make up for it with lots of really good food. I think we drove the other residents of the hut crazy as we downed guinness and burgers for dinner. In a stroke of inspiration we came up with a great new drink, hot chocolate with coconut milk, mandatory on all future trips. But as always we saved the best for last......bacon and eggers for breakfast. Hey guys hows your porridge?

MMMMM..... bacon and eggs the way every day of skiing should start.