Another year has passed which means another Snow Camping trip has been endured not without some pain and effort.

Jill and I ventured out on the 31st to join our friends in the Diamond Head region of Garibaldi Park. We trecked into the woods 11km to the Elfin Lakes Camp Site to find two beautifully crafted Igloos awaiting us. This year the igloos were not alone as there were a few other snow caves created and tents scattered around the main shelter. All and all I think there were probably 60 people up there including a 4 year old celebrating the ringing in of the new year.

Eventhough the weather was a bit blistery at times and overcast at others for the two days that we were out there it was still worth the effort. At least that is my opinion I can't speak for Jill's poor ankles which are healing from some major boot blisters. I believe she is accepting skin graft donations to the Fraser Health Authority.

There was so much snow this year that the second story balcony opened up to snow and the lodge was accessible due to stair dug into the snow. The excess snow levels enabled the construction of the roomiest igloos I think this group has constructed with the abilty of standing up completely in them.

Another new addition was the plethera of animal balloons that old man happy was twisting into hats and convincing the lodgites to adorn for the ringing in of new years.

Anyways I hope you all had a great New Years wherever you were.