Our first Christmas away from home

Our latest adventure took us "up island" for the first time to Mount Washington and the Comox Valley. We spent Christmas in style at the Crown Isle Resort in Courtenay.

A tub with a view.

We tried to go skiing on Christmas Eve, only to discover that a rain storm in Courtenay means a blizzard on Mt. Washington. Wisely, we decided our novice skills would be no match for the mountain and retreated to the warmth of our hotel.

Conditions at Mt. Washington.

To help us get over our aborted ski attempt we indulged in a family tradition shared by both our families and opened one present for Christmas Eve.

Thanks James!

Christmas morning we opened the rest of our presents (we were spoiled), before embarking on our second attempt at a ski-day. The previous day's snowfall left the hills deep in powder providing a soft cushion for Cam's many falls. We had a blast and with lift tickets left over from the day before we went back the next Saturday.

Trees after the storm.

Our return trip brought some Sunshine to the hills and more confidence in our skiing abilities. We brought the camera up with us not fearing we would destroy it.

Cam on the 'Reverse Traverse'.

Brenda at the top of the 'Hawk'.

The scenery up there is pretty breath-taking (much like the altitude). We will definitely be making another trip back. Happy New Year!