Winter Boot camp Canmore 2012

 Winter Boot Camp includes beautiful accommodation and an experience of winter experiences like no other!

 We settle into our lovely relaxing log cabin with comforting log fire and comfy beds to then bound into action with some great activities!!!

 Skating was first on the list as we arrived Heather and Finlay couldn't wait to skate on "Chad's Pad" and show Granny and Grandad their skating skills. Then the following morning they asked to go again. Grandad had told them stories of how he used to be  quite the ice skater and used to frequent the local ice rink in Edinburgh every Saturday morning and even subjected my Mum to a second date there to show off his skills, much to Mum's amusement!!!!!...Not!! So when our friend Chad came to ask what size of feet they were and announced that he was sure  he had skates to fit, off they went to attempt to skate. First of all Grandad slid off the bench onto the ice, Granny held on to dad's hand and everything seemed to be going well, but then Grandad fell in mid glide and landed on his wrist!!! Stating that it was harder without a side board to hold onto and must be the skates that have changed!!!...Ooh these hockey skates. So we iced his wrist that night and all was good the following day.

 Snow shoeing at Emerald Lake was also on the agenda. This was the first time for the kids as well as Granny and Grandad. It felt good to have feet firmly strapped in and firmly on the ground .

 Finlay tackling steeper ground.

 Head planting.

 Tricky business coming down.

 We started off to walk round Emerald lake and the scenery was spectacular, the weather was crisp...what could go wrong!!
We packed some snacks and a flask of hot chocolate to have on the way round for a well earned break and while turning round in some deeper snow we found Grandad bowled over again!!

After everybody had enjoyed the fresh outdoors we drove back to our cabin and enjoyed games and a warm fire.