I went away for the long weekend and when I returned to Rossland- everything has turned green.  It is way too gorgeous!  Bright lovely grass and trees.  Even a few flowers.  Spring is here and summer won't be far behind.  Going for a ride on Thursday with Betty Go Hard and looking forward to it. 

Had a fabulous ride yesterday with the Betty Go Hard Group -such a nice ride.  There were about 15 girls/ladies all of about the same ability level and the ride was led by Cindy Devine . I have to say I was a bit intimidated at first as everyone looked quite fit- and I had a few beer this winter.........  Anyways we had a fabulous road ride- out by the Waneta Dam.  What a gorgeous place for a ride.  Everyone was very supportive and we had a really nice time.  Saw a mommy bear and her babies- which were tiny- about as big as cats.Apparently next week (this is a part of a 4 week series) we are heading up a massive hill- I will let you know how that goes!  After the ride Tash had organised girly fruit punch with a bit of a kick as well as some fabulous appies.  I felt like I really deserved them! I would highly recommend these group rides- well organised and great fun!

Yes- I know this may sound like blasphemy- but I have had enough snow for one season.  Great that the ski hill is open for 1 last weekend- but I am ready to get my bike out and play some golf.  The Rossland Trail Golf Course has opened already and I am keen to hit some balls. 

Today is looking promising as we have sunshine and no sign of any more snow! 

Yesterday in my wisdom (not at all) I decided my husband could ski in the morning while I watched the kids- he came back grinning from ear to ear as there was so much snow.  So then I made another bad decision- taking the 3 year old to the top of the mountain.  Well when your legs are a foot long and the powder is a foot deep- it makes it tough going.  She made it- but didn't speak to me till I got her a hot chocolate.  All is well now. 

Skiing is still great.

Yes- got my sunglasses out, had a beer on the deck at Paradise, was mentally preparing my garden.... and today it is dumping again.  Fantastic as I wasn't really ready for spring anyways. 

Also- managed to get my 3 year old and 4 year old to the top of Granite on Sunday and had a lovely time with them in the sun.  The 3 year old even managed to ski Rino's run in under 15 minutes (which is 1 hour and 15 minutes shorter than it took my sister-in-law who lives in Dubai!). 

RosslandPride is this weekend and not only did my colleague manage to find me a fantastic Red Dress for Red Dress day at Red, but I also got a stunning one piece ski suit complete with belt and faux fur for the party at the Rams Head. Should be lots of fun.

Town is looking great for the big festival this weekend.  They have created a fantastic open air beer garden and ice bar downtown and opposite it is the downtown snowboard park on Queen St.  www.rosslandwintercarnival.com

The parade is tonight and apparently I am in it- but am not sure what we are dressing up as.  Stay tuned.

Should be a great weekend with the Blizzard Fest www.blizzardfest.com which should be a great concert series. 

I am also off to the Rotary Wine Tasting event at RSS on Saturday- it looks like it is going to be really great with a ton of BC wineries, food, music and wine!

Huge amounts of snow.  I went skiing yesterday in the afternoon and there was tons of fresh everywhere- and to top it off- beautiful Kootenay sea at the top.  Beautiful day.  How many places in the world can you leave your office and get 3 runs in, and back to work in 1 hour!  Very cool. 

Dec 31-

Had a fantastic evening last night!  We tried out one of Rossland's newest dining experiences.  Le Petit Fromage - It was too fun.  We rented cross country skiis from High Country Sports and then met up with Bridget at Blackjack.  Then you ski out to a cabin, which has been pre-warmed and she served us a fabulous dinner.  There were 8 of us- most of whom had never cross country skied, and we had a lovely cheese fondue, salad, and chocolate fondue for dessert.  The location was intimate and really fun.  We drank a lot of wine and then had a ski back under a really bright winter sky.  Fantastic evening. I am still recovering from the "kissing rule!'. 

Dec 27- am supposed to be on holiday- but could not resist the opportunity to play with the new web site.  Skiing has been fantastic!  Also have had the kids (3&4) in Christmas ski camp at Red Mountain - and the lessons were a tremendous success.  The four year old can now ride the lift by himself and turn both ways- and the 3 year old can turn one way (and looks for bunnies in the forest).  Not that I am bragging but my kids rock.  Great to have them in a 3 day camp together where they could really work on their skiing. 

New lift is also really great for kids- so easy to load and unload as well as a bunch of fantastic terrain for beginners and intermediates.

Tomorrow is supposed to be a big powder day so I will be hitting the slopes sans enfants!

Happy holidays

Had a lovely fam tour yesterday with Dave, of Dave's Place- he runs a B&B (it was formerly Roberts Roost).  Anyways he has done a big renovation and the place is really lovely- great views, tasteful decor and a warm and inviting feeling.  The fam tour finished with a bottle of wine and some cheese- which was great.  Love my job.

I am off for a week to enjoy some skiing and socalising with family friends etc.  Hope you have a great holiday! 

See you back after the holiday.