Very few things feel more rewarding than this hot cup of coffee after a climb to the top of Big White early in the morning. Always before sunrise, always with the dog jumping around like crazy the whole time. Yes that makes it a bit tricky to ski down until I get enough speed going […]
Every visit to my favourite place, Winthrop, is a treat. But to spend a week in the Methow Valley means time to ski, fully recharge the system and clarity to focus on the important stuff. Yes it really does all that to me 🙂
As always it has taken a little while to put the photos from our trip to Germany and Switzerland online. Not too long though, I know some are waiting for them 🙂 Here you can find all the pictures … It was great to visit with family, enjoy the German food and escape to Switzerland
Christmas in Germany Read More »
So happy to be back in the snow! The backcountry skis have already been out 3 times, and xc skiing has been fantastic. I don’t understand anybody who leaves Kelowna and goes south when the skiing is at its best during those winter months 🙂
Skiing has started! Read More »
From the end of skiing season, straight into summer! The temperatures have been around 25 to 28 degrees, sometimes even more. Somehow it feels like this will be a hot and dry summer, with many wildfires. Let’s hope for the best! Good news is that the lake is ready for our morning swims. I have
Seems like we skipped the spring … Read More »
If you have never visited Bend, Oregon, put it near the top of your list. It is a fantastic place to visit. Take my word for it. If you like hiking, skiing, running, paddling, walking on lava or just scrambling up a steep mountain or admiring a waterfall, it’s a must-see for you. I’m not
… or what this is supposed to be, since it for sure hasn’t been a regular winter! We had a bunch of snow in January but nothing white has really come down since. The xc ski trails are slowly melting away, and we are getting close to the end of a ski season that usually
Okay so I might be biased, having grown up in Germany. But I have yet to find another place on earth where Christmas is as festive, social, yummy and traditional as in Germany. Graham and I were lucky to spend 2.5 weeks with my parents during the holiday season, and thoroughly enjoyed the treats, cookies,
Magic of Christmas Read More »
Just like Europe, we also need some more snow here in British Columbia. However, select areas have decent coverage for skate skiing and the first outings on backcountry skis (no powder though). We are hoping for a big dump of the white fluffy stuff but in the meantime, we are lucky to have all those
Little snow, big smiles! Read More »
It has been great to explore more of the trails in BC and beyond. I am still hoping for maybe another overnight trip! With lightweight backpacking gear and more experience packing (and reducing weight!) it has been wonderful to explore remote places. Unfortunately my plans for 2 weeks on the PCT had to be changed due