After checking the weather conditions and the avalanche report at the Lake Louise information center it was decided that Crowfoot Pass was the pick of the day.

Crowfoot Glacier in the back ground.

The gang pulls up to the side of the highway and starts to prepare for the day.

After checking to make sure all transceivers are working the group is off. 

The group is heading across the lake with Crowfoot Glacier directly ahead. 

Here the group has just broken out of the trees. Bow Lake and Num-Ti-Jah Lodge are in the background.
 

Jim taking a look back.

Safely on the other side of the drainage we watched a cornice come down off the mtn behind us.

Destination: Sunshine!

We were all keen to get to the top of the pass and have lunch in the sun.

Here's the lucky few that got a few minutes of sunshine before we lost it behind the mountains.

Skis with a view

Thanks to Steve for digging the pit and doing all the snow tests. Roy got to test the Rutschblock which turned out to be very stable in this location.

The group bundled up having their lunch. Unfortunately the sun didn't stay long enough for us to enjoy our lunch in the sun. It was rather chilly. 

Joanne bundling up after a chilly lunch. She's modeling the latest in ski fashion.

The gang's ready to go.

John

Liz

Here's a few shots of the gang enjoying the open slopes. It was so good we had to go back up and do it again.

Karen

Steve

Rod

                Here's Roy showing us his stuff.
 

Now we have the trees to navigate before we reach the valley bottom. 

Jim

Rod

Betty

Boys 'n Beer

After skiing we met up with the rest of the Norseman to swap ski stories and indulge in appies and drinks.

Wayne wrapped up the day and got plans underway for the next day.

Group stretching

Jo making a valiant effort to ice a birthday cake for Liz. Liz is a hard act to follow in the cake making department. It was very excellent and well worth staying up late to eat it. 

She huffed and she puffed....

....and then cut the cake.
 

What better way than to start the day with a coffee and treat from Laggan's before checking the avalanche conditions and deciding on a trail. Today's pick is Observation Peak.

A couple of shots of us making our way to the top of the ridge we wanted to ski. Although it looks bleak it was really very warm. As we approached the summit we could feel the sun crust and the snow was very heavy.

Roy & Rod making some nice turns down from the top.

Rod stylin'. Must be the new hat!

Movies: Skiing down from the top the snow was very thin but overall not too bad. It didn't take too much to punch through though. Here we see 1. Steve 2. Roy & Rod  3. Jim with Larry digging for snow snakes.
As we move down the slope the snow becomes heavier and really easy for a ski to punch through. Here's a clip of Carol with an amazing finish & Liz who seems to be having no problems.

Larry's got it sorted out.

Whoops, it's getting deep and heavy.

Roy's working hard....

     ...and he comes through with a smile.

Hey! What's going on here?

That's better.

We stopped to enjoy the sun one more time before we made our way back down through the trees. The navigating in the lower section was a little tight and tricky at times.

Photographer's work is never done.

We enjoyed the rest of Liz's birthday cake at our cars before heading back to Calgary. It was another great weekend, great turns, and great company. Until next time!