Training Log Archive: revy

First day at Ymir Lodge. Trip participants were Courtney, Mike, Liz, Derek, Jordan, Tom, Stuart, Heather, Anna, Russ and Vikki. I had visited this operation over ten years ago when it was still a yurt. Wasn't sure what to expect as the owner of this lodge is known for doing things kind of cowboy style. The previous yurts were not the nicest but the price was cheap and the skiing was good. The skiing is still good but the price has gone up due to helicopter access and new building. Can't say I was super impressed with the lodge building itself as many things were still in a half-finished state. Certainly nicer than the yurts but it lacks any sort of character. Kind of reminded me of some tea houses in Nepal.

Today we flew in and went out for an afternoon tour to check out the conditions. Quite cold and windy - some nice snow in sheltered aspects but lots of wind in Qua bowl. Headed over towards Hidden Bowl to see if the wind had made it there yet. The trees below Hidden Bowl can be skied all the way to the creek though some solar effect due to aspect.