Training Log Archive: revy

Mt Mackenzie circumnavigation with Courtney and Atsuko. Not as much snow as I expected which was good and bad (not sure I would have skied the crux slopes with more snow so the circumnavigate was an audible). South Bowl was a little bit crusty below the new snow but other descents were good (at least above 1700m). It was fairly easy to traverse onto the ridge after the first drop off the backside though the slopes there are pretty convoluted with plenty of cliffs. I think the slope a few hundred meters further east on the ridge would be better. Climb up to the heli stakes was no problem and had another good run there. Hit the climb out of Greely a bit better this time (or more like I remember doing it).

Early morning ski with Courtney before our mega meeting. It was amazing to see how much the classic tracks had melted in just one day. The ginzu had freshened up the skate track yesterday so in retrospect skating would have been the better option (though a bit icy due to the clear night).

A few runs at the hill. Much better conditions than last week and still able to ski to the bottom. I think I overdid it on the last run trying to ski as long as possible without stopping. My quads were screaming and even when I started again it seemed like they weren't working...

Wasn't planning to ski quite this far but was pleasantly surprised by the conditions. Given that is was raining and it is April I thought it might be soft but a reasonable freeze overnight and the tracks being freshened up by the ginzu meant skiing was very nice. Skied petty much all the trails and had the place to myself.

Have been doing a lot of shovelling lately. No it isn't snowing - just so much snow in our backyard that if I don't move it to sunnier spots most of it will still be there when we leave in a few weeks... need to do some spring cleanup before then.

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Nice ride with Courtney on Airport Way. Nice and sunny day - in the afternoon I was out in shorts (though not on the ride). First day that it has felt like spring.

A couple runs at the resort. Conditions were a little warm so didn't stick around too long.

Quick weekend trip to Calgary for Courtney's grandfather's 90th birthday party. It was full on winter in Calgary still... a little warmer in Canmore on the way home but still felt more like March than April. Had a nice ski at the nordic centre on Bow/Meadowview and Lynx.