Canada 2019-20 Thread

[Roymond]

poor guy only 38, father of three

meningitis the cause

Thats a tragedy. Would explain why they used all of the adrenaline on the plane (6 ampules) and didn't do diddly.
Surprising he got on the plane- its odd for meningitis to arrest early in the piece without some pretty severe preceding symptoms.
My mate is a very experienced anaesthetist/ICU consultant and there's not much he hasn't seen or done. For him to be unable to dig someone out of a hole is unusual without some significant mitigating factors.
Its never pleasant calling an end to resuscitation on anyone, let alone a 38 y.o young father.

 

[gareth_oau]

If Astro66 is stuck I have a huge room at the Fairmont at Vancouver Airport. We could probably assist for an appropriate support payment

Are you really sure you want to be sharing a room with a bed with @Astro666 ?

 

[gareth_oau]

Wise decision! He has a bad reputation in the city.

You don’t need to consider his reputation. You have already seen his jackets!!

 

[scottski]

Are you really sure you want to be sharing a room with a bed with @Astro666 ?

It’s a suite, two rooms. For some reason I’m upgraded above my station and credit card.

 

[gareth_oau]

It’s a suite, two rooms. For some reason I’m upgraded above my station and credit card.

i dont think the credit card will protect you

 

[chunky]

Found these cool signs in our lodge

I’ll be using this for all my ski.com friends phone numbers.

Sad but true

A slight alteration to a John Muir quote!

 

[gareth_oau]

 

[zac150]

A slight alteration to a John Muir quote!

True, I have the original John muir quote at home and got a placemat from Yosemite with it on.

 

[Crystal]

Horrible,

poor guy only 38, father of three

meningitis the cause

 

[Lady Penelope]

Thats a tragedy. Would explain why they used all of the adrenaline on the plane (6 ampules) and didn't do diddly.
Surprising he got on the plane- its odd for meningitis to arrest early in the piece without some pretty severe preceding symptoms.
My mate is a very experienced anaesthetist/ICU consultant and there's not much he hasn't seen or done. For him to be unable to dig someone out of a hole is unusual without some significant mitigating factors.
Its never pleasant calling an end to resuscitation on anyone, let alone a 38 y.o young father.

It is very tragic. He was on the inbound flight to Brisbane that was diverted to Honolulu when he collapsed (necessitating the cancellation of the Brisbane - Vancouver flight I was booked on). Meningitis! Terrible.

 

[Roymond]

It is very tragic. He was on the inbound flight to Brisbane that was diverted to Honolulu when he collapsed (necessitating the cancellation of the Brisbane - Vancouver flight I was booked on). Meningitis! Terrible.

Puts my whinging about fog into perspective.

 

[Beerman]

Sunrise at Big White this morning, and we happen to be leaving. Hopefully like this tomorrow for a sneaky look at SS

 

[Crystal]

....and it's clear

 

[northsail]

Last day in Panorama today.
Managed to get +1 down a few black runs today and she smashed those moguls with ease.
Must say that the views are outstanding and well worth some happy snaps.
Leaving happy little campers and now heading for Sun Peaks.

 

[gareth_oau]

Last day in Panorama today.
Managed to get +1 down a few black runs today and she smashed those moguls with ease.
Must say that the views are outstanding and well worth some happy snaps.
Leaving happy little campers and now heading for Sun Peaks.

are you driving? that's a long way

 

[northsail]

are you driving? that's a long way

Have two days for the drive so plenty of time for sightseeing.
Probably stop at Revy overnight.

 

[gareth_oau]

Have two days for the drive so plenty of time for sightseeing.
Probably stop at Revy overnight.

It's a nice drive and Revy is a nice town. Catch a ride up the mountain if you have time

 

[Beerman]

....and it's clear

Should have known, it didn’t last. Pretty average again when we left at 10.00.

 

[northsail]

Have two days for the drive so plenty of time for sightseeing.
Probably stop at Revy overnight.

Good driving conditions today so pushed on to Kamloops. Encountered quite a bit of snow around Revelstoke but all good. Settled into motel now knocking back a few beers.

 

[absentskier]

Last day in Panorama today.
Managed to get +1 down a few black runs today and she smashed those moguls with ease.
Must say that the views are outstanding and well worth some happy snaps.
Leaving happy little campers and now heading for Sun Peaks.

Underrated resort Pano I reckon.

 

[Beerman]

Good driving conditions today so pushed on to Kamloops. Encountered quite a bit of snow around Revelstoke but all good. Settled into motel now knocking back a few beers.

You were driving so fast you blew the snow off the road??

 

[zac150]

What are people’s thoughts on an accommodation thread? Maybe sticky?

basically a place people can post positive reviews only of accommodation options they have stayed in, what made it work etc. Just for Canada and maybe the opening post could include some of the booking options?

 

[Crystal]

Not a bad idea, we can stick it under the Canada driving thread, will have to be pretty tight though.

 

[Crystal]

So if your back home and drooling over the Canada threads and want to be here....

VANCOUVER RETURN
ON SALE NOW $1,281*

Vancouver Direct from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Kelowna

Valid for Economy Class (K/A) return travel from Australia to Canada. Flight departure dates between Jan 20 - Sept 16.

 

[Monsta]

So if your back home and drooling over the Canada threads and want to be here....

VANCOUVER RETURN
ON SALE NOW $1,281*

Vancouver Direct from Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane to Kelowna

Valid for Economy Class (K/A) return travel from Australia to Canada. Flight departure dates between Jan 20 - Sept 16.

Where do i find these flights? Need to book soonish

 

[Jacko4650]

Where do i find these flights? Need to book soonish

I Googled brisbane to kalowna this morning and it came up - Air Canada, with flight times, delay at vancouver for final flight into Kalowna, prices etc.

 

[Jacko4650]

Or, try Rome2Rio (Aussie service): It gives you lots of flexible options. I have used it extensively when travelling "on the fly".
https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Brisbane...MI76Wu7MyR5wIVBhePCh2rvQhjEAAYASAAEgIv3PD_BwE

 

[Hoodie]

Last day in Panorama today.
Managed to get +1 down a few black runs today and she smashed those moguls with ease.
Must say that the views are outstanding and well worth some happy snaps.
Leaving happy little campers and now heading for Sun Peaks.

Any recommendations on accommodation at Panorama? Where to and where not to stay?

 

[sly_karma]

Pine Inn not recommended, old school hotel rooms, not even a fridge in the room. Good location if you like being on top of a pub, but grungy and tired.

 

[Crystal]

Haven't been back for many years but I would look at only upper village.

 

[northsail]

We stayed at Tamarack. Upper village in excellent location. Probably 50m from main lift. Also very close to the hot pools. Got a pretty good deal through Travelplan.

 

[sly_karma]

Tamarack and Inn of 1000 both good locations, condo style places with decent facilities. I've cooked some pretty good meals in those kitchens. If you have kids, they will go nuts for the hot pools and water slides.

 

[northsail]

Tamarack and Inn of 1000 both good locations, condo style places with decent facilities. I've cooked some pretty good meals in those kitchens. If you have kids, they will go nuts for the hot pools and water slides.

Hot pools were excellent after a day of skiing. Water slides not open when we were there. Not sure if summer thing only or repairs happening??

 

[Crystal]

We also stayed at Tamarack years ago...thumbs up from us.

 

[Hoodie]

We are thinking of the place next door the newer Peaks Lodge.

This trip we are going to fly into Calgary with the first stop being Fernie for a night so we can check it out, then Panorama for 4 nights followed by a week in Banff.

 

[chunky]

You don’t need to consider his reputation. You have already seen his jackets!!

You can go night skiing with him even when the resort doesn't offer it. His jackets are so bright you won't need any other lights

 

[cqen2l]

He was visible to the ISS when he fell into the tree well. Safe as houses.

 

[Karbon]

Any recommendations on accommodation at Panorama? Where to and where not to stay?

Stayed at panorama springs last year. Pretty comfortable, great ski in ski out and hot springs on site. Highly recommended.
We arranged through travelplan.

 

[Monsta]

We've stayed down in Riverbend in the lower village and it's great. Really beautiful spot down along the river.

"Lower village" is not a big deal at all unless a 1 minute walk is too strenuous for you. The mini gondola takes you right there.

 

[Sage Oya]

Lovely day out at Lake Louise today

A little bit firm underfoot and icy in spots but the views made up for it.

 

[absentskier]

Lovely day out at Lake Louise today

A little bit firm underfoot and icy in spots but the views made up for it.

That sentence just about sums up Lake Louise.

 

[brett gordon]

I think we must have been skiing at a different Lake Louise. Didn't think it was icy. Firm underneath 2-3 cms of fresh. Backside off Latch chair was nice railing on the groomed. Front side off paradise chair also nice. Snow binding well to surface. In the last 2 weeks have not found anything at LL, Sunshine or Norquay that I would consider Oz icy. Hard packed yes. Icy no. Have always been able to lay and hold an edge.

 

[Sage Oya]

The groomed runs were ok, some of the ungroomed blacks were 2-3 on top of boiler plate imo, very average.

 

[Sage Oya]

Maybe I’m being too harsh after whistler last week

 

[brett gordon]

Yep. Snow is coming this weekend. Still early. Best snow more likely Feb/Mar.

 

[brett gordon]

Sounds like you don't ski Oz very often.

 

[Sage Oya]

Sounds like you don't ski Oz very often.

Hardly ever

Just kidding

 

[brett gordon]

We're still scoping out the big 3. Here for 5 months. Likely to be skiing resorts through to may, later back country.

 

[brett gordon]

Hardly ever

Just kidding

Then you know true ice.

 

[sly_karma]

There definitely be ice at LL, still in place a few cm down on the WC track. Have a look at Upper Wiwaxy. All green and blue terrain but unbelievably slick during the race weeks, takes everything I've got to stay upright just slipping the course down to timing positions. Doesn't help that most years these are my first turns of the season, without poles and weighted down with equipment as well. And in the dark, headlamp skiing for the first hour of the day.