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Off to the Mountains!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by debbie

Two days of skiing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. For me, day one is cross country skiing at the Canmore Nordic Centre and day two is alpine skiing at Sunshine – a chance to test my skiing ability on some … Continue reading →

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Cross Country Ski Weekend

Posted on February 19, 2013 by debbie

Our good friends J&R join us in the mountains for a weekend of cross country skiing, fresh air and snow covered mountain views. After a late start on Saturday, caused by a fire alarm in J&R’s hotel, we head out … Continue reading →

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A Day in Banff National Park

Posted on January 31, 2013 by debbie

I delivered Murray to B’s house where a group is going to Taylor Lake to back country ski. I now have the day to myself in Banff National Park. The snow is abundant, so I am going to head to … Continue reading →

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Mount Shark Ski

Posted on March 27, 2012 by debbie

To get a different view of the mountains we head up the Spray Lakes Road to Mount Shark. Mount Shark is groomed for both classic and skate skiing. There are 2, 5, 10 and 15 km loops. Today we are … Continue reading →

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Glorious

Posted on March 27, 2012 by debbie

Moraine Lake is our destination for the day. Up. J, R, B, Murray and I pile into the van with skis, lunch and extra clothes. It is B’s first ski in the mountains. Her running fitness and sense of adventure … Continue reading →

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Canmore Cross Country Skiing

Posted on March 12, 2012 by debbie

Tuesday morning and the sun is shining and it is glorious outside with the new fallen snow. I have a ski date with G to go to the Canmore Nordic Centre. We met G in Bhutan when our tour group … Continue reading →

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Cross Country Skiing in Edmonton

Posted on March 6, 2012 by debbie

The snowfall last weekend has created excellent ski conditions in the City of Edmonton area. There are a number of cross country ski options in and around Edmonton. Our usual haunts are Goldbar Park, The Strathcona Wilderness Centre and Waskehegan … Continue reading →

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