Big White

Skiing in Big White lived up to its name with 2 dumps of fresh snow and so much to do that we still had runs un skied at the end of 6 days.

Monday opened up with some serious weather with snow and high-ish winds which put our nerve to the test, but midday saw a lessing of the wind and we skiied for most of the day. Major event was getting Adella off blades and on to skis to cope with the onpiste powder but unfortunately we failed to get photographic evidence. However, after 9 years of blading, the skiing was impressive - despite the cursing of the planks every 30 seconds. [Editor: it was noticed that the cute ski hire chap got a much more favourable response to the question 'so did you enjoy them' when the skis were returned than we had heard over the previous 2 hours!]

Tuesday: I headed off to an interview with Interior Health (regional NHS) very kindly chauffeured by Mr R to prevent hissy fits and left the guys for a day exploring the mountain. Weather so so but no snow and no wind.

Wednesday: Oh Happy Day - blue skies and powder!




Thursday: A tad chilly and high winds shut some of the lifts whilst the snow fell through the day and into the evening. Great meal in the village with fantastic tapas and discovery that Okanagan Peach Cider is v.tasty

Friday: we though Wednesday was good but oh boy! Friday was awesome- blue skies, no winds, knee deep powder on the whole mountain especially where the lifts were shut the day before (proof that every cloud has a silver lining). Headed straight to the newly opened lifts at 8:30am and played until the lifts shut at 3:15! oh the knees!