We left our London flat for the final time with all our bags and after travelling for 24 hours we made it to Canada!!
We picked up our freshly detailed “rental” (rental car), only to realise 30min later as the smell of conditioner faded that it absolutely wreaked of an *illicit substance*. Back to the rental place we went and swapped it for another car, sans the smell.
We sorted out a few admin things and headed up the Sea to Sky highway to Squamish where we’re staying in a gorgeous Airbnb. The drive out of Vancouver and along Howe Sound is absolutely breathtaking (apologies for the dodgy driving photos; more to follow in future).
Next day we collected our ski passes and drove across the border to the US to collect our skis! We had a day on the slopes to find our feet and FREEZE! It was -17’C on the slopes and we only managed one run before we hit the shops for extra supplies. We’re doing a great job supporting the local economy!
It’s been consistently freezing cold to the point where our ski instructor told us to “keep an eye on each other for signs of frostbite” and Mike’s feet steam when he takes his ski boots off at the end of the day! Kellie on the other hand is sporting a new down jacket and windproof after being “unable to proceed” further.
We’re having a lovely time and thankfully there is a change in weather with higher temperatures and more snow due tomorrow.
The scenic drive on arrival seems like the perfect Canadian welcome!! Glad you got your warm gear sorted stat – frostbite, ironically, would not be cool.
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Thanks everyone, we are having a great time. Weather has improved slightly for a few days allowing us to thaw out!
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Glad I’m tucked up in bed in sunny Scotland……..scenery is amazing, but tooooo cold for me! Enjoy!
Elainex
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Enjoy!!
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Keeping an eye on your adventure, add a little antifreeze to your Amoroso helps keep the cold out. ha ha.
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Such an exciting adventure – but please keep warm and don’t lose any fingers or toes! Xx
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Wishing you all the best on your travels both – this is so exciting! I’ll be keeping up avidly with you both through this awesome site. Enjoy every minute – lots and lots of love x x x x
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Sorry about the car, dudes. Thought I’d aired it out before dropping it off at the rental place. My bad. xxx
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Hi U2, Canadian ski slopes are beautiful. We had a lovely time ‘strolling’ the Stroll in Whistler pre-Christmas 2007….fairy lights so pretty. Your photos take me back. Have a few runs for us. Judyxxx
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Looks amazing and sounds COLD, but anything for an excuse to shop! I’m sure you’ll get acclimatised soon. Have fun xxx
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