Friday 28 December 2007

Frozen Lake Louise


After a couple of great days Snowboarding on Xmas Eve & Xmas day (at Lake Louise & Sunshine respectively), we all had a rest on Boxing day knowing the crowds would be out of control. So today we figured it would be a bit better (we were so wrong) and headed to Lake Louise nice & early. I had promised Kerri some personal snowboarding lessons & hung out on the learner's slope with her for the morning.
Just before lunch, Kerri needed a rest & I managed to sneak one run in. It was terrible! I waited in the lift line for about 10 mins & the run down was icy & busy with idiots. We met up with Shane & Dale who had had enough as well. We all cashed in our tickets (half day refund), had lunch & headed home.
Kerri & I thought we would go & see what Lake Louise looked like in Winter, frozen over. (see pic). It's no where near as interesting as it is during summer. Notice the Fairmount insignia on the Ice Castle below.

The Fairmount has a way of fleecing you for money at any time of year.This one makes a good shot, but it not something I'll be jumping out of my skin to do.
Thanks to its position & altitude, it always seems to be cold Lake Louise. The last thing I want to do is ride around in a two horse open sleigh.....
Poor Santa. I know he only works one day a year, but it's a tough gig.