A few of us headed to Fernie for some downhill action this weekend. Never really being in southern B.C. I didn't know what to expect. All I knew Fernie has really good snow in the winter when it doesn't rain. We left Friday after work. It's about a 3 hour drive from Calgary. The drive was pretty nice. A change from hwy 1 to Canmore!!! We arrived in Sparwood at our campsite just as it was getting dark. Just in time to get the tent setup and crack a beer. Sparwood has a really BIG dump truck parked right beside the highway. (Small towns in Alberta put really BIG things in there cities to bring tourists) I didn't get a picture but promise I will get a pic next time.
We all woke up around 8 for a great day of biking. Never downhilling in Fernie I was super stoked. I've heard lots of good about the hill. We got to the hill and geared up. Got the bikes and headed to the chair lift. We started out on a nice blue run. To get everyone warmed up and to let Rayne get a feel for what riding a bike downhill fast was all about. We started on a nice blue run. Went down a bit and stopped to wait for the girls and see how everyone is doing. Everyone OK? YUP!!! So we ride on. I do have to say I'm super proud and excited that Émilie has tried DH. She is getting really good. She is riping the blue runs to pieces. She has progressed a lot every time we have gone. We all got to the bottom safe and smiles all around.
We rode for the rest of the day without any major crashes or mechanicals. Émilie did fall and has a few bruises to show from it. No crying this time. Just smiles and a slight limp when she walks. Again. Great job! Je t'amie!
Sunday - We slept in and planned on going to pick up my computer from the Apple store. (hard drive crashed for the second time) You should have seen all the people lined up for the new iPhone 4. Picked the Mac up and we were off back to the house. Had enough time to get the computer up and running before dinner and Karen and Jim's. Steak and salad! one of my favorites.
Anywho, It's late and I need some sleep.