JASPER

After a quiet New Year and Crimble in FSJ, we brought the Og to kennels (which he loves because of his girlfriend, Penny - a girl from the Arran Islands off Scotland). We headed off to the nearest decent alpine skihill which is 7 hours drive from here ( this is the biggest downfall of the Peace ). Jasper is in the middle of Jasper National Park and is beautiful in all four seasons. We have often seen elk wandering down the main street. On our last visit through the park, we drove alongside of a wolf as it loped beside the highway.

The ski conditions were fantastic. All the crazy winter weather this year has been great for all the ski hills in the west ( the Ontario & Quebec hills are still green, or so we hear). We love Jasper. This was our third trip there and although a very small town it has alot to offer, especially if you like the outdoors. Stunning scenery, good skiing, great hiking, hot springs not far away and a great brewpub besides! They served my favorite - Pumpkin Ale (yum, yum, piggie's bum!).

We always stay at Bed No Breakfasts while there and this time we were right across the road from the railroad yards. This was a heavenly sound for Charlie who is a nerdy trainlover. But for Tina (a light sleeper) it was not quite like heaven. The beautiful suite made up for it. Lying in bed, you could see the gorgeous mountain ranges that you can see in this photo.