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December 2013 Presentation: Skiing Adventures in North America By Felix Camire

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Felix Camire, ACMG Guide with El Gato Mountain Adventures and excellent photographer, will be giving a presentation on his Skiing Adventures in North America.

Felix Camire
ACMG Hiking & Ski Guide
www.elgato.ca

Hosted By: Parkland XC Ski Club – Everyone Is Welcome
Date: Tuesday December 10, 7:30 PM
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre

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“True Stories” From Blanket Glacier!

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A Pineapple Express may sound delicious but this warm Pacific airflow created some interesting weather conditions for our week up at the Blanket Glacier Chalet from March 8-16.

We arrived in Revelstoke Friday evening to Spring like conditions which had many of us worried about skiing but the flowers were a good distraction! Saturday morning Marion, our host, started a mad dash to meet the helicopter when she informed us that we had our departure times wrong and where an hour late. We were soon whirling our way from the muddy valley through blue skies into the snow zone surrounding the Blanket Chalet.

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Fryatt Valley Photo Gallery

A few photos from the overnight trip into Fryatt Valley.

Scenic detours on the Pipestone

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Lake Louise Pipestone Mountain Trip February 1-3, 2013

Trip Leader: Richard Townell

Participants: Lorna, Dianne, Sarah, Trudy, Shannon, Dave, Deb,  Dion, Marilyn,  Nancy, Frank, Marg, Sally, Sheila, Karen & Philip, Walter & Dianne.

The group arrived at different times on Friday and easily settled in by relaxing at the local pub and enjoying a campfire at the hostel’s courtyard. The weather was clear and warm making easy driving conditions for the drivers, thank you to the drivers!

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