Pixmin

After spending a cold night à la belle étoile I wake up with the birds just before the sun and start another fire to warm up. And once we’re both warmed up, we pack and drive back to Whistler.

Parking the car really near the ski lifts is really easy, there are many spots. It really doesn’t have the same feeling as the big crowded resorts I’ve been to in France. Getting the ticket is a different story though. $83. Now that’s much more than what I’ve been paying in France, although prices might have gone up since I last went, but I really don’t think it’s that expensive.

Unfortunately the snow conditions are not great (no powder) so the riding won’t be all that good. The runs are really well groomed but not near as long or wide as I thought. Also, the resort being at a lower altitude than the ones in France the snow is softer and not very good even at the top.

So I assume it’s a great place to come when there is fresh snow, it’s way bigger than Mount Washington, but I can’t say it compares to the French ski resorts I’ve been to. The town itself is small and quiet and has a village soul rather than a big city, which is for the better.

We’re now back on the road, direction RevelStoke, where we’ll spend our day tomorrow.

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