We had a nice surprise last night.  We were supposed to only get 10 cm of snow but ended up with 21 cms.  And the forecast is calling for some more tonight.  Some warm weather is rolling in for a couple days and then cooling off thank goodness with some more snow in a few days.  Photo is from this morning as the sun was starting to come up with all the new snow. 
We don't have much room left in February but after mid March we do have availability.  Give us a call 250 344 2622 or email info@vagabondlodge.ca.  

Some New snow at Kicking Horse over the past few days.  And I have been making my usual jaunt up to T2 which is my daily work-out.  Patrick from Selkirk Sports has been joining me on most days.  A couple days ago it snowed pretty steady and we headed out about lunch time.  Visibility was marginal with snow coming down pretty steady.  The trek up to the top of T2 was slow as the trail was covered so we were making fresh tracks.  And if you don't step in the right place, you end up sinking up to your waist in snow.  But as you can see from the video, we had some fun and nice boot top powder on the way down.  

We woke up to a few cms of fresh snow.  And from the looks of it, the snow is going to be continuing off and on for the next week.  
I took another hike up to T2.  I started off in light snow with poor visibility but by the time I got the top it was starting to get sunny.  And I was the only person at the top.  
I am working on some new skis.  They are Kessler and are more known for their snowboards but could be one of the best skis I have ever had, especially on hard packed snow.  Great for the old knees. 

Today was the first of many this season.  It was my first hike to the top of T2 which is the most southern peak on Kicking Horse Resort. The snow was somewhat choppy after having some cold temperatures and now warming up with a temperature inversion.  It was about -15C at Vagabond Lodge and -6C at the top.  There is a weather change happening starting this afternoon and if you believe the weather forecast, there is supposed to be snow off and on for the next week at least.  
This is also a shameless plug for  my new Phenix ski jacket and my new Kessler skis from Selkirk Sports at Kicking Horse Resort.  Pretty sweet.  

Hope everyone had a great Christmas and have a Happy New Year tonight.  We have had a busy time at Vagabond Lodge with some great guests from all over the world.  
We have also had a cold spell the last few days of minus 18C which doesn't make for the best conditions.  But that is all going to change starting tomorrow.  The weather forecast is calling for snow off and on for the next week which is just what we need now to get the whole hill in great shape.  They are calling for about 30 cm in the next few days.  
Here is a link to the weather report.  Today there is a temperature inversion happening with a lot warmer temperatures at the top than the bottom. And that usually means a weather change.  
The first part of January is always a great time for skiing in my mind.  Usually nice cold snow and if we get what they are predicting there is going to be a lot of powder.  And it is also the quietest time of the ski season.  If you are looking for a ski getaway this is the time since the hill will be yours.  Give us a call Toll Free in Canada 1 866 944 2622 or International 1 250 344 2622.  You can also email me at info@vagabondlodge.ca

Yesterday I made my first trip up to the top of Terminator Peak which is the first mountain to the south of the top of the resort.  It involves about a 20 minute climb but well worth it.  And it was great yesterday with boot top powder and fresh tracks by me.  Patrick from Selkirk Sports here at Kicking Horse joined me today and it was even better with about 10 or so cms of fresh snow overnight.  Great start to the season.  

It has been a different type of start to our season. On the resort's "Sneak Preview" Weekend  a few weeks ago, things were looking great. Good coverage from top to bottom.  And then we got the rain.  Not just a little rain, but about 5 days or downpour which basically washed away most of the base we had at the bottom.  But the good news was while it was raining at the bottom it was snowing heavily at the top.  About half the hill(top) is very good with mid season snowpack.  And then as you get closer to the bottom it became sketchier and sketchier.   They were actually downloading skiers on the lower chairlift we have at the resort.  I took a few days off from skiing(downloading is not an option for me).   I made my way back up to the top a few days ago to see for  myself.  As I mentioned above the top is great.  NO issue.  We get spoiled here, I will admit. We have guests from Norway who went up for their first runs yesterday and said it was their best first day of skiing ever and they ski regularly in Norway and in the spots in Europe. Right now there is one small patch that you have to watch for near the bottom with some bare patches and rocks.  Feuz Bowl was outstanding yesterday.  
The other good news is the snow is starting to come again.  We have had a few cms of fresh snow over the past few days and more is expected tonight and over the next week and it won't take much to get the lower part back into shape.  
I understand we are basically the best skiing right now in North America and it isn't bad.  
The photos are from yesterday. 

Kicking Horse was open this weekend for a "Bonus Weekend."  I had to check it out and went for a couple runs yesterday.  It snowed lightly most of the day and visibility at the top was pretty limited.  The snow at the top was very nice.  At the top of catamount chair it got pretty sketchy to the bottom.  It was nice just to get the legs working again.  We are pretty excited about the new look Cork's Restaurant that is next door to Vagabond Lodge.  One of our favourite eating spots in Golden "Whitetooth Bistro" has gone into partnership with the Copper Horse Lodge and is operating the restaurant.  A group of us went for dinner last night and enjoyed the evening.  
Kicking Horse opens for the season this Friday December 12.  Snow expected throughout the week. If you are looking for a last minute Christmas gift, why not a stay at Vagabond Lodge.  Give us a call toll free in Canada 1 866 944 2622 or international 1 250 344 2622. 
You can also email info@vagabondlodge.ca