Battle Abbey Jan 2016

[garyfromterrace]

Moonrise at the Abbey

The Abbey at night.

The sisters Galley. Jane (on the right) is a JH fixture. The chick goes up like teenaged boy and down like a stud. I want to be like Jane when I grow up





Booting up (without me). I was skiing somewhere else probably not as cool, but hey I'm not averse to posting other peoples photos up without their permission and calling them mine.







Loucksie throwing em down

Robbie going away

This one reminds me of the Chilcoot trail. Not because we are going to chase gold in the interior of BC, or because it was taken in the late 1800's. But because we had tons of great wine, excellent food and soup awaiting us at the lodge at the end of the day - just like the gold prospectors of old.





Another Loucksie

First Acensionist Billy B. Slayer of Yamnuska, buyer of good wine.

For this photo I stood where ace guide Roger Laurilla told me too, used the shutter and aperture he suggested and then clicked. Basically it's his photo, but whatever, it came from my camera card.... suck it Roger







Hut co-owner and co-worker Loree, having fun on the home spread.

Rookie Saskatchewan tourer Leanne, not harvesting canola.

Vivian and Roger doing the duo.

Custodian Chris crushing it.

Vivian happy.

Another wicked trip to the Abbey. Fun side note, ran into Drommond and a Seattle crew exiting the hut as we were going in. Sounds like they had an amazing time as well. If you can get into this place (it books up at least a year in advance, best to book 2 years ahead to be safe), do it. You will be a happy person (and likely better) if you do.

[::: :::]

daaaang! very nice!

[garyfromterrace]

Thanksacinpdx!
Now I will overwhelm you with more! haha look at them all you bastards! HA!


Lovely Lizzie looking lascivious.

Her hubbie Robin. They're core. Got up Logan and didn't die but came close. Fun apres ski conversation!

We think that's Robin waving his hands in the air like he just don't care.

My favorite photo subject Vivian.

Jackson Jane going deep.









Me. Guess I didn't take this one.

More Jane on what was one of two of the most fun pillow lines I've skied in memory. That day we had about 70 - 80cms of storm snow (minus 7C - 10ish ). Damn fine day.



Loucksie and I having a hoot.

Robin photo-ing me. Yes I am vain. Sorry. Eh.

Happy Vivian.

Happy Lizzie.

Happy Ellie, our chef. Yes, ours! All ours (sorry Chris we love her too much).



Caretaker Chris. Spouse of Ellie, destroyer of snow.

More Loucksie, photo slut.


Robin going deep.

My boss Robbie. What an amazing skier and philanthropist. What an amazing human being. All hail to Robbie! Slayer of pow, employer of me.

Lizzie showing of her Wayne Wong school of deep pow skiing. Unorthodox but effective.

[Fred Pabst]

Hey I've been there. Thank you so much for the memories. What a magical place.

[garyfromterrace]

No worries Fred! My pleasure (and I mean that most sincerely).

[XXX-er]

looks like you had the good weather on that trip as well!

gona have to get down there one of these days!

[Norseman]

Hey, I wanna go, too!

NOW I see why Loucksie was disinterested in the snow at Shames.

[LeeLau]

The Abbey is amazing. Loved it when I went and enjoyed every second

[homemadesalsa]

Go Jane and Louise! Not sure if they've seen this TR. I'll send them the link.

[Dromond]

That might be the greatest place on earth!!! You guys hit it good, those sunny days look awesome!

Gary has already seen it but here is the video from our trip the week before:

[XXX-er]

nice picts G !

By my reckoning you are at least 2 TR's behind?

[hutash]

Wow, just Wow, what a sweet looking trip.

Glad you had fun, though I can't imagine not having fun with conditions like that.

[PNWbrit]

Well done GfromT

[Grape_Ape]

I am evidently doing life wrong.

WTF. I need to ski shit like that.

[AlpiNord]

Damn! Lucky you. I'm jealous. Last March was less than ideal conditions, but still a great time. The food was unbelievable, too, thanks to Ellie & Chris.

We were there during the Robson tragedy and had Voile make some commemorative straps for Roger. Just curious if any were still floating around at the Abbey?

[garyfromterrace]

G from the T
you amaze me with your snow chameleon steeze.
sweet trip once again for the man from da north!
winning on many levels

Ha, bobby you know I just hack my way through life falling into goodness because I like to party. Thanks anyway.

looks like you had the good weather on that trip as well!

gona have to get down there one of these days!

Yep, sunny for a few days of great travel, then stormed like a muthafucka. Pretty much perfect. Al, you do need to hit this place up even if it's just to compare it to Burnie. Very different experiences.

Hey, I wanna go, too!

NOW I see why Loucksie was disinterested in the snow at Shames.

You'd love it Norseman! And, you're probably right - he's spoiled.

The Abbey is amazing. Loved it when I went and enjoyed every second

Hard not to eh? The place is not only comfortable as hell, but the terrain right out the door up or down is incredible. Not to mention Ellie's cooking... god damn...

Go Jane and Louise! Not sure if they've seen this TR. I'll send them the link.

I was pretty sure someone on this forum would know of these crazy chicks. Vivian and I now have a standing invite (read accommodation and guiding yipeee!!!!) at JH. Can't wait to check it out next year, lets make some turns homemadesalsa!

That might be the greatest place on earth!!! You guys hit it good, those sunny days look awesome!

Gary has already seen it but here is the video from our trip the week before:

Nice Dromond! I couldn't help but giggle like hell when one of the lassie's in your group said "hey your pizza at LBD was great". Too funny buddy. Ellie had good things to say bout you guys! But she loves us best damn it.

nice picts G !

By my reckoning you are at least 2 TR's behind?

Yeah. Fuck.

Wow, just Wow, what a sweet looking trip.

Glad you had fun, though I can't imagine not having fun with conditions like that.

Thanks hutash. True that.

Well done GfromT

Cheers mate!

I am evidently doing life wrong.

WTF. I need to ski shit like that.

Now now Grape Ape, there is no need to be so hard on yourself. It is just precision planning and execution that allows me to experience deep pow every time I go out. I will be offering a clinic/seminar on "how to ski pow every day like a champ" at BBI17 if you can please attend. I'll bring bacon!

Damn! Lucky you. I'm jealous. Last March was less than ideal conditions, but still a great time. The food was unbelievable, too, thanks to Ellie & Chris.

We were there during the Robson tragedy and had Voile make some commemorative straps for Roger. Just curious if any were still floating around at the Abbey?

So you guys were going in when we were coming out last year. I'm guessing I passed you in the transfer. Didn't see any of the straps kicking around. Yeah, we sure lucked out (or see post above this one - perhaps it was just good planning and logistics on my part...)

[skifishbum]

no way should that much win and a tr of smiling faces should be on page 2
thanks 4 sharin
i'm bummed i didn't gits to ski ya bbi16
bmc says your as magggoty solid as they come
and he's about the best judge of character i know

[wyeaster]

way to go, gary!

[AlpiNord]

So you guys were going in when we were coming out last year. I'm guessing I passed you in the transfer. Didn't see any of the straps kicking around. Yeah, we sure lucked out (or see post above this one - perhaps it was just good planning and logistics on my part...)

If you want a strap, send address. I have a handful left. You deserve one for:
A) Planning Excellence
B) Posting great stoke shots of a special place.

[swissiphic]

Gary: Awesome 'puck luck' with yer trip buddy! No whiteout with level 4 ski instructor turns on wesach conditions! Now, back to business; please confirm or deny: New blue helmet? New goretex from the nice folks at TNF? Inquiring minds wanna know.

[garyfromterrace]

no way should that much win and a tr of smiling faces should be on page 2
thanks 4 sharin
i'm bummed i didn't gits to ski ya bbi16
bmc says your as magggoty solid as they come
and he's about the best judge of character i know

skifishbum heard great things about you to dude! Next year hope like hell we can ride bro!

way to go, gary!

Thanks wyeaster!

If you want a strap, send address. I have a handful left. You deserve one for:
A) Planning Excellence
B) Posting great stoke shots of a special place.

Thanks A-nord! I shall do that.

Gary: Awesome 'puck luck' with yer trip buddy! No whiteout with level 4 ski instructor turns on wesach conditions! Now, back to business; please confirm or deny: New blue helmet? New goretex from the nice folks at TNF? Inquiring minds wanna know.

Yeah Guido! New helmut (nice and light and ventie). You will not believe this, BUT TNF spansership (hahaha) continues. Yep, brand newie for this year.... I love those guys and can't really believe it's lasted so long. It's working well though. Even if the alpental regulars think it's way to flashie (read visible, read people can see you and follow you, read like people you don't want following you). They do have a point, however free shit is free shit buddy.

[grinch]

Wow! Those conditions in that place. What dreams are made of. Great tr

[CTR]

any reports of snow/conditions the last couple of days in the Selkirks? how about a little North of Golden ie Icefall lodge?....headed in Sunday!

[raypruit]

looks awesome, and must be awesome since next season is already completely booked!

[garyfromterrace]

Wow! Those conditions in that place. What dreams are made of. Great tr

Thanks grinch.

any reports of snow/conditions the last couple of days in the Selkirks? how about a little North of Golden ie Icefall lodge?....headed in Sunday!

Well CTR looks like you got some beta from the Icefall TR. You can also try the interior BC thread and ask those guys. Personally I would delete your inquiry as it's own Trip Report thread. That doesn't seem like the spot for it, eh?

looks awesome, and must be awesome since next season is already completely booked!

Yep, they book up and for good reason.