Last night we had an early Christmas dinner at our lodge, they had a special menu with a main meal of turkey with cranberry sauce and roast vegies. It reminded me of Christmas at home, but definitely a very different experience when it's all white and snowing outside! As we were sitting in the restaurant I kept seeing the horse-pulled sleigh going up and down the main street, and finally was able to snap a photo after we had finished dinner and went outside. It was a very quiet night in the village, all the pubs and shops closed early so there wasn't much left for us to do than to head home and have an early night.
We woke up today very sore from the past two days... every muscle was complaining as we got moving and ready to head up the mountain again. The temps were colder than it has been so far and I was having trouble keeping warm despite my multiple layers as the icy wind was making its way through somehow. The conditions were pretty ordinary, hardpack groomers with a trace layer of fresh snow... all this combined with uncooperative legs didn't make for a very fun time.
We decided to head over to one of the other peaks, Mt Morrissey, which turned out to be quite protected and more fresh stashes to be found on either sides of the runs. It was better over there but still some flat spots to tackle on a few of the trails.
Heading back up the main lift after lunch we thought we'd try out one of the upper mountain lifts, as surely there was still powder around up there. On our way up we were beginning to question our decision as it was complete white-out... one of those times when you don't know which way is down the mountain and you just have to point your board a few different ways until gravity does its work.
Despite the lack of visibility, the snow was untracked... that icy wind I was talking about before had blown all the powder into one of the bowls... the turns we had there made it all worthwhile!!
It was still a long ride back to the village and by that stage we were both happy to call it a day.
Tomorrow we are going dog sledding which we are both really looking forward to, although, it's been snowing all arvo and the forecast says it'll continue all night, so it looks like we'll miss an epic powder morning. Oh well, there's more snow due Sat/Sat night so hopefully Sunday will be just as good!
Stay tuned for some photos after our dog sledding adventure!!
Hope everyone had an awesome Christmas and is looking forward to New Years Eve!
love Neri.xx
