Whistler 2008
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First Day On The Slopes: 07th January 2008

James's first run - click for full size image
James's first run
After 10 years of lazing around at home and feigning illness, James returned to the slopes in style today. When hiring his skis, he told the company that he was an expert skier. suffice it to say that he was lying.
The finest danish pastries in the world, with chocolate art on the side - click for full size image
The finest danish pastries in the world, with chocolate art on the side
It has snowed a lot here recently, and skiing is very hard work - especially if you are as out of practice as we are. One trip down the mountain was all we could manage before we had to have a rest.
Let it snow... - click for full size image
Let it snow...
The day started with low cloud and snow. It continued with low cloud and snow, which developed into low cloud and heavy snow. Now all we have to do is figure out how to see and ski.
Not a carbohydrate in sight - click for full size image
Not a carbohydrate in sight
The good news is that we are managing to stick to our South Beach Diets.
Phil, Gez and James's holiday report