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The Wind Scours

Posted on February 11, 2016 by murray

Off to the Whaleback. A place we have never skied before. But it looked good from across the valley so we are going to give it a try. It is an easy trek to get to the bottom and not too … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunny!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by murray

Our third day, Debbie stays at the lodge to rest. Six of us head up the hill. Same slope as the last two days, Heather Ridge. We might as well trash it. We know it is safe and we thought … Continue reading →

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Short Day

Posted on January 28, 2016 by murray

It is the day we have been waiting for – 28cm of new snow. Trouble is, it is only -1 and it is wet. Very wet. Travel will be hard and the only turns to be had will be on … Continue reading →

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It’s Snowing

Posted on January 27, 2016 by murray

We get up and the snow has been falling for a few hours. There is more than enough to fill in our tracks from all the previous days. The ceiling is low so we decide to go to Christmas, the … Continue reading →

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Good Day, Bad Day

Posted on January 26, 2016 by murray

We are headed for Castor Peak. The up track was set 90% of the way 2 days ago and we want to see what is up there. The travel is easy and there are no decisions to make so we … Continue reading →

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Blanket – A full day of skiing

Posted on January 25, 2016 by murray

Fog, clear, sun, fog. The morning is changing constantly. We get some advise on good spots from a couple of the other guests that have been here previously. We have a general idea where we are going, but never having … Continue reading →

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Intro to Blanket Glacier Chalet

Posted on January 24, 2016 by murray

Early, early, early. Jami said 6:15, we’re there at 6:00 and La Baguette isn’t open. They don’t open until 6.30???? We spend our time on the ‘summer patio’ signing the waiver. Door opens at 6:31 and Jami is happy, we … Continue reading →

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On The Road – Backcountry Ski Trip

Posted on January 22, 2016 by murray

Murray has been at a lodge this past week backcountry skiing. The lodge does not have WIFI. HORRORS!! He assured me he would write posts each day and post them when he gets home. This is a post he wrote last … Continue reading →

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Kona Impressions

Posted on November 16, 2015 by murray

First impressions The diving is great. The island is OK. Haven’t done much of the tourist thing yet so can’t say why one could come here. We’re here to dive so the choice of destination seems to be correct. It … Continue reading →

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Kona – and we are off!

Posted on November 9, 2015 by murray

Got  out of bed this morning, it was just like any other morning. No rush, no fuss, sit at the computer and see what happened overnight. We are off to Hawaii today. The thing is, I have not done the … Continue reading →

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