Day 20 - Work is done

After a slow start to the day and talking with my family on Skype, I boarded the Pemberton bus for Whislter. This is the last day that the buses will run all day long. Starting tomorrow there are only 2 morning buses and 2 evenining buses. I arrived at Creekside to find that the security had left the site. The gates were all open and I was able to get to my locker, get dressed in my ski clothes, pack up all my tools (crampons, box cutter, multi tool) and extra bag and boarded the creekside gondala (still closed to the public) and made it to the RoundHouse resturaunt 5 minutes after the puck drop. The hill was empty, probably because anyone out skiing today was now inside watching hockey. We found an area where there were plenty of tables. The only problem was we could not get the TV volume up high enough. Just would'nt work. Then the TV turned off for a minute just before overtime. We all nearly died, but the TV did come back on. Way to go Sid, thanks for that goal: a goal for all of Canada indeed.

As soon as the game ended, Michelle, Jeff and myself headed straight to the Peak Chair. It was last ride up there for the day and we choose 'Bagel Bowl' for our run. This is a great run with a nice fall line. From there onto Highway 86 and back up the Red chair. We grabbed our packs and headed for the village. Michelle and Jeff went to see Blue Rodeo in the village and I boarded the Pemberton bus. You can ski right into the Gondola Transit Exchange area, 10 steps from your bus. I was too tired to take in the Village, even though it was the last night. Once in Pemberton, I jumped on Wom's mtn bike for a pin around town and to buy some groceries. My legs are still really sore from yesterday. I may just go for a mountain bike tour on the local Pemberton trails tomorrow.

I'm watching the closing cermeonies at Wom's place. After that it will be a hot bath and off to bed. If I want to ski tomorrow, I need to catch a 7:10am bus. And here I thought my early mornings were over, but with just 5 short days to go until I return to Ontario, I need to make the most of my time.

You did it Canada!!!