As It Stands

There have been requests to provide a comprehensive update on our Canadian way of life via the written word so here it is;


With a month of Whistler living behind us, we're well dialed into the ebb and flow of a Winter ski season.
Thanks largely to our domestication of our home and like-minded housemates, we've carved out a cosy and comfortable home for ourselves at Unit 403, Lost Lake Lodge. With on-site gym, hot-tub, heated pool and pool table room amenities, as well as an ever-changing flow of holiday makers, it truly does feel like we're living in a holiday resort.


On the employment front - all 4 of us now have consistent jobs. Andy is still dominating his finance position with the mountain, Meg juggles her time between Guest Services at the Sliding Center and her retail position at OC2. Sam has stolen the hearts of both Esme and Mischa, as well as Doug and Renata, her employers and cruises the village in her car, entertaining her children with ice-skating, library and hot chocolate intervals. My industrious wife has also managed to get herself on the books of the Hilton and Fairmont Hotels, where she dog and baby sits on an ad-hoc basis. Thankfully, after a few weeks of searching, I've managed to secure a position as guest services host at the Sliding Centre. Along with Meg and 4 other colleagues, we essentially book, host and manage the guests who pay the $149 to take an adrenalin-fueled ride down the Olympic Ice Track on a bobsleigh or skeleton. The perks to said position are the hands-on nature of the job as well as the opportunity to occasionally hop on a skeleton or bob and fly down the track ourselves. It's a fascinating learning curve on a sport and industry we previously knew very little about and a privilege to work within such a world class facility that has been left behind as a legacy from the 2010 Winter Olympics.


On days off, we continue to explore the massive expanse of skiiable terrain on Whistler and Blackcomb and although the Christmas snow is dissipating, there's still so much powder to be found higher up on the peak. We've recently enjoyed 2 spectacular 'Blue-Bird' day's with clear skies and crisp winter sunshine but more snow is still on top of everyone's wish list at the moment, as is always the case in ski resorts.


While we continue to embrace this new lifestyle and soak up the countless new and unique experiences, we're already looking ahead and planning our US Pacific Northwest Roadtrip. With our 2000 mile route all but confirmed (Vancouver down to San Diego), we're still weighing up our transportation options. Renting a fully kitted RV or buying a mini-van seems to be the two most plausible at this stage, and so with only just over 3 months until our lease expires and the season ending, we're hoping to narrow this down fairly soon.


We'll endeavor to post a succession of photo's from recent events, so stay tuned and in touch.