Snowy British Columbia
80 miles north of Nanaimo lies Vancouver Island's alpine destination, Mount Washington. Each year they receive over 30' of snow and last night the first flakes fell. So we ventured up-island to scope out our local downhill, snowboard and x-country skiing resort. It's going to be a very sweet season for outdoor activities.
posted by Sara at 11/12/2007 10:21:00 PM
10 Comments:
Yea! Doobs is a snow dawg! I'm gonna snowboard that mountang!
Cool! Can't wait to see you and have some snow fun with you both over the Xmas holiday.
Whilst you all shush, I'm staying in the lodge with my toddy.
looks pretty sweet guys. how's the skiing look? what would you compare it to back east size wise? how far from your house?
Billy,
Its a decent size, 60 runs, 16 vertical, all natural (no snowmaking), backside with tons of glades. Come check'er out!
here is the link to website
http://www.mountwashington.ca
1.25 hours to the chain up area, then another 10-12 minutes to the base lodge, so about 1.5 total.
Bill,
Realized I didnt compare to east coast, Sunday River is about 1600 vertical, more trails for sure then Mt Washington, but Mount Wash averages 9-12 meters per year, converted to 26-30 feet of snow whereas in east Killington is tops with average of 250 inches. per year.
Chaz
What kind of toddy? are there kinds of toddy?
Rum toddy, hot toddy, jack daniels toddy, toddy harris, old grand dad toddy, go to hell toddy.
Sincerely Neeley,drinker of many toddies.
You guys look great but the sight of snow makes me sick. I'm southbound.
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