Sat, Jan 24 2015 - Blueberry Junction, Maybe Elk Pass - Novices / Relaxed Pace (View Original Event Details)
| Event Coordinator(s): |  |
Barbara B.
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| Participants: | | Barbara B., Nohelia H, Lisa C, Julia T, Bozena |
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Write Up:Can we say skiing in summer conditions??? With the forecast in Calgary for this
weekend an unbelievable +16C, and news on skierbob.ca that it had been raining in
Canmore, it seemed like snow conditions for today would be anything but ideal. It was
+7C as we approached Highway 40 and +4C at the Elk Lakes parking lot. Somehow,
though, skiers who had already done their early morning stints to Elk Pass emerged with
smiles and reported that the snow was cold. Tracks were still in very good shape, wax
worked well, and there was no debris. It was like skiing in summer. We ended up
splitting into two groups, with two members enjoying the sun for some lunch, while three
of us pressed on to Elk Pass. It took us 8 minutes to come back from Elk Pass to
Blueberry Junction, and a mere 15 minutes to cover the next 3km. What a blast on my
absolute favourite stretch of trail out in PLPP. Thanks to everyone for joining me, and a
big thank you to Lisa for driving.
