2010/11 Ski season

Nov. 20, 2010.With the temperature on Whistler Mountain around -20 C. and a strong, windy arctic inflow, ski season is starting with a bang. Just a couple of shots from our shake down day. New boots feel great, maybe couple of adjustments.
Well maybe the Farmer's Almanac predicting a La Nina skier's winter is going to be true!

Route 66 from LA to Milwaukee on a HD Road King

We rode through Death Valley (Click on Title Bar for Video) and temperature was about 120 F. Now that we are at about 5000 ft. in Winslow, AZ it's much more tolerable. Went through a thunder storm near Grand Canyon and had to pull over as it passed us. The smells and sights as we go on cruising at 80 mph are just fine!

Hedley Nickelplate Mine Road

Quick, scenic and ICY way out the backdoor of Apex to Hedley

Masquerade at the VAG

Daniel Wins J1 B.C. Miele Cup

Daniel showed his consistency throughout the past 2009 / 2010 ski race season of 18 Downhill, SG, G.S. and Slalom races in B.C. and Alberta, by winning the overall Miele Cup series in J1 category (16 & <). His buddies Ford and Spencer from the BC Ski Team / WMSC finished 2nd and 3rd respectively.

Daniel's FIS Season so far

Taylor's Crossing 5th Anniversary

To download full resolution photos of the event, click on the title bar.

Vancouver, the Green Capital

On Wednesday, Sept. 30 I went to the Hotel Vancouver to cover Mayor Robertson's announcement to the Board of Trade of a new name for our fair city, "Vancouver - Green Capital". With all the natural wonders in abundance here and our love of healthy living, it's appropriate.

Canada Line Opening

I had a busy day yesterday with the opening of the Canada Line from YVR to the Waterfront. Even did the chauffeuring of the Mayor and aides from airport to City hall in the Jeep! Here is a photo of Minister McNeil and Mayor Robertson cutting the ribbon at City Hall Station.

Island Bike Trip

We went on a bike trip to Vancouver Island for a few days to mark a certain occasion.
Bikes have their own air conditioning, but only when you're moving. Temperature was about 35 C.
Clare took most of the shots from the back seat as I was giving her my take on that type of photo.
Click on the pictures with sound on.

First Nations Pow Wow

Went to a First Nations gathering in North Vancouver last weekend.
I want to make some more images of the dancers sometime soon, in a more studied manner. Click on the link above to see more color shots.

Rob's Cabin

We went to my buddy Rob's place up the coast for a little R and R and partying.
Rob is a fishing guide and a guy with many talents and can pull a salmon out of a

gumboot if there
is any. We went out for a couple of hours but no luck, so I assume there was not a single fish within 100 miles! There were however, lots of other fruits of the sea such as 9 inch crabs and 6 to a pound prawns. Mighty tasty! If you are looking for a fishing guide, Rob is the man and just let me know and I can hook you up.
Also went up to the Skookumchuck where the kayakers surf the tidal bore ... neat sport! Then on to socializing late into the night at Ken and Jenny's house on the water.