Evening out with cousin Ted & beautiful wife Kate!

January 3, 2010
Met up with cousin Ted, did some shopping and went for a nice walk. I wish we would have got to spend more time together!

We had a great dinner! Thank you for the treat Ted!

We really hope you can met us in Utah in March after your heli-skiing trip. It would be fun to see who could do more damage at the outlet malls.....me or Kate....Bill said he actually thinks Kate could outdo me.

January 2, 2010
Great fire last night. Much better weather.
I am glad we decided to stay the extra night. I really don't want to leave this park!
We stopped in Calgary to get some groceries and some supplies to fix our little door that blew off the trailer and to trade in the GPS that is giving us problems.
Bill barbequed a great dinner tonight and we are just tidying up to get ready for the next part of this adventure.
We have plans to meet Ted and Kate tomorrow for dinner and a visit. I am looking forward to it. I will contact cousin Jay also!
We are just trying to finalize the plans for our Avalanche Course. We are looking at two different locations....watching the weather to see who gets more snow!
I miss everyone!
Deb

Peter Lougheed trails

January 1, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
These trails were so pretty. This was my favorite ski so far. The trails were very narrow and there was lots of snow. It was just so peaceful and fresh!
Steph and Payton did a loop with us and then went back to the RV for a rest. I decided to go for a loop with Bill and Lou...they gave me a run for my money. Hard to keep up to those two!
We went out for a nice dinner in the Village and Payton got to watch a magic show and have a kitty balloon made from a clown. It was a great evening!
Congratulations to Deb and Paul who tied the knot today! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness! Wish we could have been there!

December 31, 2009
Very, Very cold morning. Minus 27. I can't believe Bill slept in the tent. It was nice and toasty in the trailer. I can't believe how well this is working out. It makes a big difference being able to plug in. We have been running a small space heater and the furnace is barely running (saving big time on propane).
We just lazed around most of the day around the hot tub as it was too cold for Payton to be out.
Bill and Lou went for a short ski and tested Lou's new skins and BRDs.
We had a fire, but none of us lasted too long in the cold. Just long enough for Payton to roast a couple marshmellows.
Steph won at cards again.....Nobody made it until midnight.

Yeah the bag works!! Bill slept out minus 27!

December 30, 2009
The boys got up and headed for Canmore to pick up their skis. I guess it cost them a case of beer.
We went cc skiing at Ribbon Creek. It was pretty cold, but very pretty. Steph still rips down those hills...pregnant and all....
We stopped and walked around the village and had some hot chocolate to warm up.
I just love being in the mountains---all the fresh air and great sleeps!

December 29, 2009
Had to start the morning off with a hot tub as Payton likes that. Then we packed up a lunch and cut our own trail right from the campground. The skiing was a little hard as there was no trail, but we managed to find a nice little spot to have lunch. We had a nice dinner together and some card playing...Steph always wins....

The night view from our campsite

December 28

We went camping at Mount Kidd RV campgroud and what a beautiful park it was!

We spent part of the day in Canmore, dropped off Bill and Lou's skis for the bases to be done. The guys were impressed with the homemade BRDs.

I was surprised by the amount of winter campers at the park. There was a great main building with a hottub and showers and a nice common room. It was really great to see families out winter camping together.

I went for a short walk after dark and could not believe how beautiful and bright it was out. The mountains didn't look real it looked like a backdrop for a movie or something. I am so grateful to be here!