This will be a recap of my Christmas mostly through pictures!
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Sunrise in Vernon!
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Our coaches are incredibly efficient waxers. Imagine having to race wax this many skis?!
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The travel gnome at Valleyview Cabin in Rossland. It has been signed by many skiers over the years!
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Mens 15km Skate podium in Rossland. Kev, Brent, Graeme, Pate
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Woman’s 10km Skate podium in Rossland. Alysson Marshall 2nd, Kate Brennan 5th
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Ski touring above Rossland.
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Peter Moffet teaching me the basics.
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Moving on to Wheeler Hut in Rogers pass with Emma, Phil and Kate
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Emma about to head out.
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Wheeler Hut with our big crew of 24 Canmorons.
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Lots of snow
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Breaking trail as we head up.
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Andrew, Annika and Phil climbing steady
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Macx and Andrew
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Greg Thompson, our fearless leader.
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Some of the crew.
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The drying room at Wheeler Hut. Packed.
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Moving onto Christmas Eve back home in Ontario!
My mom, the Neumann kids and my cousin Mads dressed to impress on Christmas morning.
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My brother Sam and his latest musical instrument from Santa.
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Christmas at Dads!
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Out for a humid and snowy ski at home!
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Palgrave on a beautiful morning!
So that wraps up my Christmas post! Now onto the “whole lot of sick” part of the title. I bet you are all wondering how I am doing in Whistler? Well, I am surviving but I am going to nap first and then bring everyone up to speed on my health. So go back and enjoy the pictures, and I will have another update ready in a few hours! Promise!
Thanks for checking in!
Pate
