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The preparation for a adventure vacation kayak trip started here in the pool room with organization and packing of the dry food. I will give you a couple of tips on how we did it. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-10_0823_tn.jpg 10. The setting of the sun in the North West is always a beautiful event. This shot was taken from our base camp on Willis island. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/adventure-travel-south-america.jpg Adventure Travel site focusing on South America https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-02_0684_tn.jpg 2. To get to the Broken Islands we choose to book passage on the Francis Barkley out of Port Alberni. The boat dropped us at Sechart where our rented kayaks were waiting. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/wildflowers.jpg Pictures Featured in 2006 Calendar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-08_0842_tn.jpg 8. At low tide there are lots of rocky beaches that are great for viewing inter-tidal creatures. Here you are looking at an upside down star fish. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-06_0949_tn.jpg 6. This shot was taken on Hand Island. It has several excellent beaches and one of the eight camping sites. This is an idyllic spot to stop for lunch or to camp. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-05_0681_tn.jpg 5. After reaching Sechart one of the park ranges gave a bit of an orientation to what we could expect in the Broken Islands. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-09_0792_tn.jpg 9. On many of the islands the deer are plentiful. This picture of a young fawn was shot on Clark island in front of the old fire place still standing from a dismantled dwelling. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/broken-islands-01-04_0643_tn.jpg 4. Along the way we were fortunate to see some of the resident humped back whales that inhabit the area. 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This is the ridge that runs down the right side of the Boomerang watershed. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-02-01_8807_tn.jpg 1. This show from low on the Boomerang chair gives a good idea of the dimension of the skiing area. Here in mid March the sun is coming into the valley. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-02-03_8806_tn.jpg 3. Here we are looking off to the right as we ride up the chair. The McKay glades are quite steep. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-02-02_8804_tn.jpg 2. This area below the North Glades is a great fall line area for skiing and snowboarding. The snow is always better on this slope that faces away from the sun. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-02-04_8808_tn.jpg 4. This shot is looking back towards the bottom of the chair. The flat area on the right is the snow covered McKay lake. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-02-01_8807_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/downhill-skiing-04.html 2012-10-24T13:48:29.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-04-01_8843_tn.jpg 1. This is the bottom edge of the North Glades. It is hard to get the perspective of the place. Yes those dots in the distance are adults downhill skiing and snowboarding. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-04-05_8445_tn.jpg 5. This shot is taken back up the slope from the same location as the 4th picture. You can see the large icicles at the right hand side of the picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-04-03_8846_tn.jpg 3. This picture gives a good idea of the steepness of the slope here below the North Glades. This is truly the double black diamond part of the run. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-04-04_8453_tn.jpg 4. This shot was taken after making half a dozen turns from the location shown in picture 3. Also it was taken in early February and that is far as the sun came down the valley on that day. As you can see the ski area is very vast. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/downhill-skiing-04-02_8847_tn.jpg 2. There must be an underground spring to create these giant icicles. 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After a hearty camp breakfast we are all ready to go kayaking. One of our tour guides checks over the ocean kayaks before we start out. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-01_5655_tn.jpg 1. We live in an area where we can get out in a ocean kayak for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon and even take Koby, our small family dog. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-03_5527_tn.jpg 3. It is fun to organize a weekend sea kayaking outing with some of your office mates. The group photo is mandatory. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-09_6137_tn.jpg 9. Sea kayaking often presents the change to snap a beautiful sunset. This shot is the save vista show in the morning shot of picture 6. Here we are camped in the Kermi Islands in Desolation Sound. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-08_6084_tn.jpg 8. Once on the water it is important to stay close together, especially when crossing large bodies of water. Bright colors like we are wearing here let us be seen more clearly by other boaters. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-02_0266_tn.jpg 2. In a kayak you can get quite close to nature. We took this picture of a majestic bald eagle with a ten times optical zoom lens. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/ocean-kayak-04_0085_tn.jpg 4. Many tour operators on Vancouver Island take you and the kayaks by boat or by van and trailer to a remote location before starting your sea adventure. 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The April Point Lodge has kayaks for rent and this view for a late summer supper. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/sign-up-for-do-includes.html 2012-10-24T13:49:10.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/tn-snow-scene.jpg Mountain Snow Thumbnail https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/tn-go-kayak.jpg Ocean Kayaking Pages https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Vancouver-Island-Adventure-Vacations English Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/tools-header.jpg SBI Tools Stage Header Pix https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-holiday-01.html 2012-10-24T13:49:12.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-04_8837_tn.jpg 4. This is one of the many rock out cropping that create the funnel that is Beggars Canyon. I haven't ventured into the canyon yet but may in the near future as we have had another 50cm of snow this week. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-01_8832_tn.jpg 1. The further down Brumbys you go the more the vista opens up. On this day the combination of new snow and brilliant blue skies create an unforgettable skiing holiday picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-01_8832_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-05_8838_tn.jpg 5. This skiing holiday picture is taken to the right and above Beggars Canyon. The snowy slope you can see in the distance is on the other side of McKay Lake. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-02_8834_tn.jpg 2. Looking back up the hill we can see some of the varied terrain you can choose to ride and ski. This area of the mountain is relatively flat. The steep part is coming! https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-01-03_8835_tn.jpg 3. The main peak of Mt. Washington is an ever present companion. Early in the winter it keeps the sun from even entering this valley. By mid March the sun is high enough to cover most of the Boomerang Chair area. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-holiday-02.html 2012-10-24T13:49:14.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-04_8432_tn.jpg 4. The highest peak of Mt. Washington is framed between the snow clad trees on Brumbys run. In early winter the sun seldom shines on this portion of the mountain. All day looks like sunrise. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-02_8428_tn.jpg 2. Here we are part way down Brumbys run. The new snow, blue sky and puffy clouds give a perfect skiing holiday picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-01_8829_tn.jpg 1. This shot is taken near the top of the major hill at the beginning of the Brumbys run. At first glance this looks like the easiest way down. As you can see from the slopes on both side, once you start down this route you are committed to either Beggars Canyon or the North Glades. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-03_8429_tn.jpg 3. This picture is looking up Brumbys run from the same location shown in the previous shot. The hill usually doesn't look as steep from the bottom. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-01_8829_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-02-05_8434_tn.jpg 5. Just a bit further down on Brumbys this skiing holiday picture perfect view occurs. This area is great to ski or snowboard after a fresh snow. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-holiday-03.html 2012-10-24T13:48:49.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-01_8946_tn.jpg 1. In the left of this picture you can see the gravel road that leads to Mt. Cain. This spot gives your first view of the many mountain vistas you can see on this skiing holiday. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-03_8953_tn.jpg 3. We are getting close to the resort now. The road is a series of switch backs up near the top. As you can see it has been a very good snow year. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-02_8951_tn.jpg 2. This shot is taken further up the hill. We are so used to being able to see the ocean but that is really clouds behind the mountains. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-05_9096_tn.jpg 5. It is the end of the day and the bus driver is getting ready to make his daily run down the mountain. You can see from the chains on the rear wheels that the bus is ready for any weather condition. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-01_8946_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-holiday-03-04_8955_tn.jpg 4. We visited Mt. Cain on the third last weekend of the season. The parking lot was busy. It was the end of Spring Break. Families bring their campers and stay for the weekend. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-picture-01.html 2012-10-24T13:49:16.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-site-contents.gif Site Contents Header https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-01_8796_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-04_8528_tn.jpg 4. As you proceed down the hill the incline gets dramatically steeper. On new snow days this can be a great place to play. Definitely double black diamond terrain. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-02_8537_tn.jpg 2. Here are three snowboarders that have made it across the flats to the top of the McKay glades. They have stopped to catch their breath and taken in the beautiful skiing picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-03_8526_tn.jpg 3. The top of the McKay Glades are quite gentle with the trees well spaced. This provides some of the best glade skiing at the resort. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-05_8540_tn.jpg 5. This is the skiing picture that you see when you come to the edge of the McKay Glades. Here you can really see how steep the hill is with the chair far below. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skpi01-01_8796_tn.jpg 1. This picture is taken on the flats above the McKay Glades. The cut you can see in the right center of the picture is Billabong and the run disappearing to the right is Copper. Note to snowboarders - stay high to get across the flats! https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-picture-03.html 2012-10-24T13:48:53.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-05_9069_tn.jpg 5. This shot looks down the ridge that forms the east side of the Mt. Cain ski boundary. If you ski or snowboard this out of bound area you should be prepared for the hike back to the lower Ridge ski run. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-04_9068_tn.jpg 4. This skiing picture show how the valley opens up and the mountains in the distance. Mt Cain is at the center of the island and tends to have better snow than mountains near the coast. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-03_9066_tn.jpg 3. Swinging a bit more to the east you can see the full view of the south-east ridge. The trees here are fairly small and widely spaced for great tree skiing. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-01_9064_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-01_9064_tn.jpg 1. This is the top of the east bowl. You can ski from the top of this picture if you are willing to hike up from the top of the rope tow. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-03-02_9065_tn.jpg 2. This photo shows the gap at the top of the east bowl. You can traverse all the way to that gap and even hike up the ridge beyond to ski the slope to the left of the picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/skiing-picture-04.html 2012-10-24T13:48:56.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-01_8990_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-02_8989_tn.jpg 2. This show shows a close up (3 time optical zoom) of the mountains shown in the first picture. It makes a very pretty skiing picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-05_8975_tn.jpg 5. This shot shows the mountain that forms the east boundary of the east bowl at Mt. Cain. This is a popular out-of-bounds area. The blue sky and new snow makes this a perfect skiing picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-03_8960_tn.jpg 3. This picture shows a novice skiing starting down the run named 'The Face' beside the lower T-bar. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-01_8990_tn.jpg 1. This view is taken from the top of the first T-bar. Mt. Cain has two such T-bars to transport skiers and snowboarders up the hill. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/skiing-picture-04-04_9079_tn.jpg 4. This shot is taken at the bottom of the upper T-bar. Each T-bar consists of a metal tee with plastic coverings. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene-01.html 2012-10-24T13:48:34.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-01_8401_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-02_8402_tn.jpg 2. Here I am looking about 45 degrees to the right with the Strait of Georgia in the distant background. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-01_8401_tn.jpg 1. All the shots in this set are taken just to the right of the top of the Boomerang Chair. For this one I turned 90 degrees to the right. The back side of Mt. Washington is shown in the top right of the picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-03_8403_tn.jpg 3. This shot is just a bit off straight down the middle of the Boomerang chair. Again we can see the Straight of Georgia just below the billowing clouds in the distance. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-04_8404_tn.jpg 4. This is the top of the Boomerang chair. We can see the top of the McKay Glades in the distance. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-01-05_8408_tn.jpg 5. Looking directly down the Boomerang Chair. This is one of the most difficult ways to drop into this skiing paradise. The most distant chair you can see is less than half way down the mountain. New powder and a brilliant winter sun create a perfect snow scene. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene-02.html 2012-10-24T13:50:18.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-01_8851_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-05_8861_tn.jpg 5. This shot looks back along the trail that we hiked up to get to this peak. The main peak of Mt. Washington is shown in the left center of the picture. The red boundary sign with snow piled up around it looks like a snowman from this angle. A great snow scene. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-02_8854_tn.jpg 2. This shot is taken towards the North East with the straight of Georgia and the coast mountain range in the distance. My daughter Natasha is poised to start down the Billabong run. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-01_8851_tn.jpg 1. This is the view from the top of the Billabong run. This shot is taken towards the south east. The spine you see in the foreground forms the right side of the Boomerang chair ski and snowboard area. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-03_8856_tn.jpg 3. This shot shows the scene to the North West. The tracks you see in the foreground lead to the Copper run and on down the spine of the mountain. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snsc02-lecomp.jpg Top Billabong Run Composite Looking East https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snsc02-lwcomp.jpg Top Billabong Run Composite Looking West https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-02-04_8859_tn.jpg 4. This snow scene is taken towards the South West. The tallest peak towards the right of the picture is Mount Albert Edward. Hiking from Mt. Washington to Albert Edward over several days is a popular activity in the summer time. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene-03.html 2012-10-24T13:50:21.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-01_8869_tn.jpg 1. This shot is taken looking almost directly north. We are looking to the west of Campbell River and to the snow covered mountain on the mainland. The Copper run goes off to the right in the immediate foreground. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-04_8884_tn.jpg 4. The trees in the bottom left corner of this picture comprise the Mc Kay glades. The bottom of the chair is below the trees just by the end of the rocky bluff. This is a great snow scene. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-02_8875_tn.jpg 2. This snow scene looks towards the south east over the Strait of Georgia towards Powell River. The brilliant sun, snow clad trees and puffy clouds create pictures to remember. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-05_8889_tn.jpg 5. This shot is taken back into the valley where the main part of the ski resort is located. What did I say about that untracked powder? What are we waiting for? https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-01_8869_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-03-03_8882_tn.jpg 3. This photo is taken with my digital zoom. The snow, the tree and shadows of other trees are in focus. The distant mountains on the mainline coast are slightly out of focus giving them a mystical quality. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene-04.html 2012-10-24T13:48:58.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-01_9051_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-01_9051_tn.jpg 1. This picture shows the left ridge above the top of the rope tow. Some power hounds hike up this ridge to ride this slope or to drop off into the East Bowl. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-03_9057_tn.jpg 3. This snow scene shows the vast expanse of the upper West Bowl Regional Park. Both the slope areas are avalanche dangers with the right snow conditions. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-04_9041_tn.jpg 4. Mt. Able is a beautiful snow scene on a sunny winter day after a fresh snow fall. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-05_9058_tn.jpg 5. The scope and grandeur of this snow scene uplifts the heart. This shot of Mt. Able is a prime candidate for the 2006 version of my Vancouver Island Calendar. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-04-02_9053_tn.jpg 2. Although you can't see it in this picture there are several ski and snowboard tracks down the center saddle. That is a long hike. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene-05.html 2012-10-24T13:49:02.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-03_9012_tn.jpg 3. Here I zoomed in on the mountains ranges in the distance. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-10_9038_tn.jpg 10. The out of bounds marker (yellow sign) beckons to the Mt. Cain - Mt. Able bowl and yet another out-of-bounds snow scene. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-01_9015_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-01_9015_tn.jpg 1. Your first sight after seeing the T-bar around the end fly-wheel, is the peak of Mt. Cain. In the foreground is the hiking route to upper out-of-bounds slopes. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-06_9034_tn.jpg 6. This scene is taken looking off to the right. Here we can see several distant mountain ranges. We are looking north-north-west in this picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-08_9036_tn.jpg 8. Here Mt. Able in the foreground draws your eye as it races towards you. In the center back we can see Maquilla Peak in the Sutton Range. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-05_9033_tn.jpg 5. It was about 12:30 when we reached the top of the upper T-bar. You can see it here in the background. We decided to sit down for an out-door lunch. A million dollar view! https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-07_9035_tn.jpg 7. This snow scene shows areas in white that where blocks of trees have been harvested in the recent past. Most of these areas have been replanted. We can see the end of one of the Klaklakama Lakes in the center left of this picture. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-02_9005_tn.jpg 2. When you turn around this is the view back down the upper T-Bar. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-09_9037_tn.jpg 9. Seemingly close enough to touch, Mt. Able glistens under a cover of new pristine white snow. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-scene-05-04_9008_tn.jpg 4. Turning to our right we see some of Mt. Cain's finest ski patrollers. The road behind them is the easiest way down from the upper T-bar. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-scene.html 2012-10-24T13:50:13.000000Z 0.5 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/map-8342-boom-mi.jpg Interactive Trail Map - Boomerang Chair - Mt. Washington https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/snow-skiing.html 2012-10-24T13:43:28.000000Z 0.9 https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-10_0036_tn.jpg 10. This is another of those mystical above the cloud snow skiing days. Here, however, the clouds threaten to engulf those that linger to long. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/eagle-head.gif Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-eagle.gif Eagle for right-link-bar https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-08_0012_tn.jpg 8. Sometimes that space between the snow and the clouds is measured in feet. Sometimes you ski and ride in the clouds but we don't remember those days as fondly! https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-07_8434_tn.jpg 7. In winter 2005-2006 Mt. Washington opened the Boomerang chair and 400 acres of new double black diamond terrain. This shot is taken at the top of Beggars Cannon overlooking the Strait of Georgia. Lots of power snow skiing this day. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-01_8323_mi.jpg https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-09_1577_tn.jpg 9. Magical are the days when you head for the ski hill under a cloudy sky and discover to your absolute delight that the ski hill is above the clouds. I real winter tonic for the soul. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-01_8323_tn.jpg 1. The road to Mt. Washington was paved a number of years ago and is maintained by a dedicated mountain crew. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-02_8363_tn.jpg 2. This shot is from the Sunrise Quad showing the glades beside Shum's Delight on a powder day. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/viav-logo-p7250266.jpg VIAV Eagle Head Logo https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-04_0019_tn.jpg 4. A unknown skier showing great form as he heads down the Gully towards Linton's Loop. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-03_8376_tn.jpg 3. This shot shows skiers and snowboarders proceeding down the Gully towards Linton's Loop. Just below the top of the Sunrise quad. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-06_8618_tn.jpg 6. This picture is taken from the back bowl over the Hawk Six Pack unload area. We have marvelous snowing skiing vistas in every direction. https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/site-content-text.gif Site Content https://www.vancouver-island-adventure-vacations.com/image-files/snow-skiing-05_1580_tn.jpg 5. 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