Out of the Deep Freeze

We have taken a brief hiatus from our preparations as we spent a few days skiiing at Panorama. The snow disapeared as we entered Alberta and reappeared only at higher altitudes in the mountains. Brett was the "boarder" among a family of skiers. We skied much of the first 2 days as a family. Adam even inadvertently skied 2 Black (advanced) runs. It is great to be able to all ski together on the hill. Our final day we skied with the Johnson's as they began their ski vacation. Brett and Denver disappeared for the day chasing the "double black" (expert) runs while the rest of us explored the views from the top of the mountain.


Our trip was a little shorter this year as Carly was competing in the Saskatchewan Winter Games in Cross Country Skiing. Outside of the Saskaton city limits we competed with Zone 5 athletes - Humboldt; Watson; Watrous. The 2 coldest days of an otherwise mild winter, had to occur on the scheduled days of the cross country race. Thursday was cancelled as the temperature never did rise above -27C. Friday saw the temperature creep to -18C and the races proceeded through the afternoon and again the next morning. Of course, today the temperature is -7C, but the races are over. Carly skied very well in challenging conditions and we were all very impressed with her efforts.


With the weather of the deep freeze fading, the Christmas lights now down, we will focus on preparations for Africa.