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I'm back

2/7/2019

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It's been a frustrating couple months but I am back skiing finally.  I broke my collarbone on December  13th and have been out of action since.  But I am slowly making my way back and made it up to both T1 and T2 in the past few days to test things out and we are ready to go.  Maybe not 100% but good enough as long as no more big crashes.  
We had a dry spell for about 10 days and then last week we had over 40 cms of powder.  Although it is cold now with temperatures at night at -20C, surprisingly it has been rather pleasant skiing at the top with a temperature inversion happening.  It was about -10C at the top with sunny skies.  We have some rooms available here at Vagabond.  Give us a call at 250 344 2622 or emailinfo@vagabondlodge.ca
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Wow and more Wow

1/4/2019

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Crazy snow here at Kicking Horse in the past couple weeks.  We have gotten about 2 metres of snow at least in the past couple weeks and from the looks of the forecast the snow is going to keep coming. The past week we have received close to a metre alone and for the first time it has gotten warm, hovering around +2C.  It is supposed to cool off again starting tomorrow and more snow on the way starting Sunday. The ski patrol has been super busy trying to get everything open but they are struggling to keep up.  Of course our guests are loving it.  It is very high avalanche danger right now .  The backcountry risk is very high.  Unfortantely because of my broken collarbone I can only pass on comments from other people.  Everyone is loving the powder. 
A couple friends did send me a video the other day taken from Canyon Creek which is on the backside of Kicking Horse and out of bounds.  It looks fabulous.  Hopefully in February I can get out and test it mayself but until then, I will live vicariously through friends eyes. 
Give us a call  at Vagabond 250 344 2622 or email info@vagabondlodge.ca to come and check out the great skiing yourself. 

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Happy New Year

1/1/2019

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Happy 2019.  It has been a great couple weeks leading up to New Years for snow and looks like it is not going to be stopping.  Around Christmas we had about a metre of snow over a 7 day period.  Then a few days later another 30 cms.  Obviously the conditions are pretty sweet.  January is a great time for skiing here as the crowds disappear.  Kicking Horse had a record day for skiers a few days ago with over 3500 and no complaints about lift lines.  Things kept moving nicely. 
We had a great Christmas with family.  3 year old Grandson Waylon is moved from skiing to snowboarding.  What fun to see the future of the sport. 
Video is of Waylon with his dad Shane helping out. 
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Snow Snow and more Snow

12/20/2018

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After a sketchy start to the season for snow, it has come on with gangbusters in the week.  As of today we have had about a metre(yard) of new snow in the past week and it is coming down hard now.  Just what we needed to get through the Christmas rush.  Unfortunately I am not able to enjoy the powder.  December 13th I went for tumble and ended up breaking my collarbone.  I will be out of action for at least a month to 6 weeks according to the early prognosis.  I am not a happy camper.  What's the expression about "playing hard"?  It could have been worse. 
We are gearing up for a family Christmas and will be closed until December 26th.  We are looking forward to having our family and especially our two grandchildren spend some quality time with us.
If you are looking for a special winter getaway, give us a call here at Vagabond 250 344 2622 or email info@vagabondlodge.ca 
Enjoy the holiday. 
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Just a few more days

12/2/2018

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nWe are into the final few days before Kicking Horse Resort and Vagabond Lodge opens for another winter season. December 7 is the big day. 
The big news regarding Kicking Horse is the addition to the resort of some new terrain.  Click here for a link to their news release regarding the new terrain. 
It is an area that I usually go into once a year.  I have always gone with a experienced guide since it is not patrolled or has any avalanche control up to this year.  Now with it being under the controlled area of the resort it will be monitored and controlled for avalanches.  
It will still involve some hiking to get there so it is not going to be for everyone. 
You don't need to be a skier to enjoy our area.  Snowshoeing is out our back door at Vagabond and it is so nice to go for a walk in the wood.  Video shows what the experience is like.  
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It doesn't get much better

10/27/2018

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We wanted to finish off our summer season with a special day and we did.  After a pretty dismal September for weather with snow, rain and cold we were waiting for a nice day.  We had  a couple of things on our "list to do" before getting ready for winter.  One was to take our kayaks to Emerald Lake in Yoho National Park which is a short drive from Vagabond.  As you can see from the video it was an amazing day.  Reminder that Vagabond is taking reservations for the upcoming winter and the 2018-19 summer season. Give us a call at 250 344 2622 or emailken@vagabondlodge.ca to book your stay. 
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New Terrain Added to Kicking Horse

10/14/2018

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They made it official this week.  Kicking Horse Resort has added some new terrain to their controlled area. It will be for now only accessible by doing some walking/climbing but the long term plan is to add a lift to the area. Some of it is more the extreme variety which is called Ozone but Rudi's bowl is more intermediate with some tree skiing.  I am not sure how many extra people will actually take advantage of this.  The Ozone part has always been something the more extreme skiers have wanted to do and now they will.  It is has been a closed off area in Feuz bowl.  I have attached a new trail map photo to give you an idea.  It is all good for the resort and becomes the 5th largest resort in North America in terms of vertical.  Here is a link to a news release regarding new changes for this upcoming winter. 


Also a reminder if you are looking at coming to check it out this winter, Vagabond has an Early Bird 10 % discount for bookings prior to October 31st.  Give us a call at 250 344 2622 or email ken@vagabondlodge.ca. 
The resort opens daily on December 7th until April 14th. 
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Winter Wonderland

10/4/2018

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So much  for a nice autumn here.  We went right from a hot smokey summer to winter in a matter of minutes it seemed.
We got barely above 10C for the entire September with snow early in the higher elevations and now it is coming down to the base level of Kicking Horse Resort.  Over the past few days we received well over 15 cms aroundVagabond and unless we get some really warm weather it will likely stay.  Or at least some of it.   The early snowfall certainly bodes well for an early opening but you can never tell.
It was a great to go for a walk in the woods to check out our snowshoe trail with Patrick from Selkirk Sports.  It gives you a bit of a taste of what it is like in our "neck of the woods. " 
Reminder the 10% Early Bird savings at Vagabond ends at the end of October.  Give us a call at 250 344 2622 or email me atken@vagabondlodge.ca to book your stay. 

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Lake O'Hara

9/25/2018

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What a fabulous spot in our backyard.  Lake O'Hara is a gem in Yoho National Park and Yoho is loaded with gems.  I managed to get 6 bus tickets for a day trip.  In order to get these tickets is like winning a lottery or at least getting tickets on-line for your favourite music group.  I had to go on-line at 8am back on April 22 to try and buy the day tickets. I pressed the button at the right time and won.  And within seconds the entire summer is sold out.  It is not the greatest system to get to see this place(you can walk 14 km one way).  
Along with some neighbours we had an absolutely fabulous day. It had been raining and snowing off and on for the week prior and when we got up to Lake O'Hara the skies cleared with all sorts of new snow.  Breathtaking to say the least. If you are interested in this trip for next summer, we can organize a guide who has access to  priority tickets for the bus.  It will cost about $400 for a guide for the day and must be booked at least a month prior in most cases.  But it is an option for people who have Lake O'Hara on the bucket list. 
Vagabond is closed as of September 28 and will be reopening for the ski season in December.  Our 10% Early Bird discount is in effect until October 31. Give us a call at 250 344 2622 or email ken@vagabondlodge.ca to book your stay. 

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Looks like Winter

9/16/2018

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Crazy weather.  It is awesome weather to put out  all the fires in our province out but not much for having fun.  Although it is pretty interesting going to the top of the mountain and check out the snow coverage.  It is not uncommon for early snowfalls but it has been pretty continuous for the past week and it really looks like the start of winter.  I don't believe it is but it certainly looks like it. 
Mother nature is the best marketing tool Kicking Horse can get.  
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