Norseman Ski Trips
2006/2007
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| Highwood Pass - Nov 2006 | |
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Getting ready on the highway near the summit of Highwood Pass |
Steve Riggs leads us across the meadows |
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John Davies climbing |
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Roy and a guest make the most of the perfect snow. |
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New Members Day
- Dec 2007 Mt. Shark Ski Trails |
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Unloading the bus |
![]() Our leaders for Sunday's ski |
![]() Jim Eickmeier (FreddyT. Frog) |
![]() Sally Luttmer (S.S. Sam) |
![]() Roy Scarisbrick (Zippy T. Bear) |
Sally's Group |
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Two groups merge at the trail head |
![]() I guess we're going up....... |
![]() Zippy's group Back Row - ? Neil, Roy, ?, ?, Connie Front Row- Patti, Gail, Carol Can you help me out with the names I've forgotten? |
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If you go up, you gotta come down |
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We enjoyed lunch while Zippy read out a safety
scenario for us to ponder. |
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![]() I think he's fallen for her |
Which way shall we go? |
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Elaine and Ann enjoying the last views before the bus departs |
Jim eyes up the desert in Kananaskis |
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Avalanche Course
- Jan 2007 Robertson Trail Head and area |
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Our group heads off with Geoff Ruttan for the day. |
Talking about transceivers |
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Chilly but attentive |
| Probing technique | |
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Time out to enjoy the sunshine |
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Digging into the snow pack to do a pit test |
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Now that the pit has been dug..... |
.....Geoff explains how to look and feel for strong and weak layers in a profile |
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Gayle and Cathy performing their own tests |
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Compression test |
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The team trying compression tests |
Adam arrived at the end of the day to congratulate the participants |
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Carol receives her certificate and refund cheque |
Jesse passing out certificates. |
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I think it was pretty unanimous that the course was extremely valuable
even for those who mainly cross country ski. Having the knowledge allows
you to make informed decisions. Many thanks to Adam who organized the
course and to Jesse and his crew who provided the course |
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Highway 93
- Feb 2007 Across from Stanley Glacier |
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Betty checks the view |
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Renata was having a fabulous time |
Carol loving her new skis |
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Stanley Glacier behind us |
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Steve and Joanne |
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Joanne and Steve having lunch amongst the burnt trees |
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John |
Steve |
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| Roy making the most of the great snow | |
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Check out Steve's awesome skiing on a wonderful slope |
Another fine day of skiing. Now lets go home! |
| That's all for now. Stay tuned for further adventures | |
| LINKS |
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CREDITS |
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Layout: Carol Guthrie |
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Photos: Carol Guthrie |
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