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22 Apple & Cheese Eaters at Oka

2015/10/142015/10/19 Tom V

It was our traditional Thanksgiving weekend hike at Oka last Sun. Twenty-two of us gathered under cloudy skies and a temp of 12 C. There was a breeze and we were all taken aback at how cold we felt in… Read more22 Apple & Cheese Eaters at Oka

2015 04 05 — Four BTers Out For a Rare April ski at Mont St Bruno

2015/04/062015/04/19 Tom V

It was bike riding weather on Friday, but that night the weather veered back towards winter one last time. We had a nice blanket of damp snow on Sat morning. I went for a solo ski at Cap St Jacques… Read more2015 04 05 — Four BTers Out For a Rare April ski at Mont St Bruno

2015 03 22 — Amazing “Spring” Skiing at Gai Luron

2015/03/242015/03/29 Tom V

On Sat afternoon and evening we kept an eye on the weather.　 The temp hovered around the freezing point with snow and rain falling, depending on just where and when one was checking the weather.　 But it became clear that,… Read more2015 03 22 — Amazing “Spring” Skiing at Gai Luron

2015 03 15 — Snowy Day at Ste Agathe on the Ides of March

2015/03/172015/03/24 Tom V

We were expecting 20 cm of snow to fall up north last Sat night, but not also in the city.　 There was a lot of snow to clear off the cars on Sun morning and as a result we all… Read more2015 03 15 — Snowy Day at Ste Agathe on the Ides of March

March 1st — Ten BTers Cutting Through the Mountain Trails at Montagne Coupée

2015/03/042015/03/09 Tom V

We have often been frustrated in recent years in timing　our trips to Montagne Coupée with good conditions, especially since we usually visit in early March.　 Too warm, too cold, too icy — we’ve had it all.　 Last year was a… Read moreMarch 1st — Ten BTers Cutting Through the Mountain Trails at Montagne Coupée

2015 02 21-22 at Mont Ste Anne — As Great As Always!

2015/02/242015/03/01 Tom V

It’s hard to believe that it had been four years (Feb 2011) since the club last had a weekend trip to Mont Ste Anne.　 We had gone there every year without fail for over 10 years until then.　 But then… Read more2015 02 21-22 at Mont Ste Anne — As Great As Always!

Feb 15 — Six at Gai Luron

2015/02/182015/02/23 Tom V

We made the right call last week to switch the destination from Far Hills (Val David) to Gai Luron (Saint Jerome).　 Being just 30 km further south made a big difference in the weather.　 Sure, it was still cold at… Read moreFeb 15 — Six at Gai Luron

Feb 8 — Eight at Parc des Campeurs (Ste Agathe)

2015/02/112015/02/18 Tom V

It was cold last Sun and that kept down the number of members who turned out at Parc des Campeurs in Ste Agathe.　 But it is a favorite destination for many members, and eight people still showed up.　 The conditions… Read moreFeb 8 — Eight at Parc des Campeurs (Ste Agathe)

Feb 7&8 — Three BTers at the Canadian Ski Marathon

2015/02/112015/02/18 Tom V

For those of you not familiar with the CSM, it covers a 160-km course from Lachute to Montebello on day 1 and then from Montebello to Gatineau on day 2. Each day is broken up into five sections and most… Read moreFeb 7&8 — Three BTers at the Canadian Ski Marathon

Feb 1 A Delighted Dozen at Viking

2015/02/042015/02/11 Tom V

It was another cold day last Sun, but like Sat it was sunny and the winds were low.　 That makes a big difference in terms of skiing comfort. With a temps of between -20 C and -18 C, I was… Read moreFeb 1 A Delighted Dozen at Viking