…just reposting my emailed letter from a few weeks ago here in the blog- in case we missed anyone! See you soon!
“Hellllooooooo!!! …..a reminder to join us for a fluffy and fun-filled weekend, our 18th Annual Snowflea Telefest, February 21st-23rd!
Hi folks! Well, you just can’t keep a good deity down, and our personal buddha, Heikki Lunta, a.k.a. good ol’ Hank Snow has been flurrying us with his attention for a few months now!
Back-country conditions are amazing at present. It started snowing in early November and it just hasn’t stopped. Super cold temperatures have kept the snow very dry and deep, and every day there’s new powder to enjoy, on top of a base of 1.2 metres (that’s 3.5 feet for you southerners!)
But then of course, most of the middle of the continent is enjoying the same awesome conditions.
A few sad under-shovelled people are groaning about too much of a good thing – but not us Snowflea- ers!
…and hey, what’s with – “Polar Vortex”? ….didn’t we just used to call it winter?
Some of the excessive effort needed to survive this” Vortex”; (not to be confused with The Vortex of Pain on our trail system) – include catching your breath after a supreme 50-turn flight down the newest pitch, Lone Pine, slogging in a fresh access trail after every nights’ snowfall of 24 cm (10 inches) … and of course deciding what type of beer to reward oneself with after a thirsty day!
Lodge attendance has escalated this year as everyone bows down to old Heikki – and once bent over past their knees I see most using their mittened hands to strap on those trusty skis and snowshoes. What can ya do – the only seasonal alternative is Hawaii, mall-walking or anti-depressants … or a radical option, like medical hibernation. (?)
So wouldn’t it be more fun to set your compass for some snorkel-skiing at The 18th Annual Snowflea Telefest 2014? Seventeen years so far – every single one of them a blast!
Check out the snowflea page on our website here:
http://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca/shome.html
Here’s our fancy new poster courtesy of Ryan Creagh http://www.bellevuevalleylodge.ca/telefest2014.jpg
…. we would like to remind all local friends with time constraints we still offer a special rate that includes the Saturday afternoon tour on snowshoes or skis, full dinner and concert.
This year our featured performer is Roger Marin, a very talented alt-country singer-songwriter ~ www.rogermarin.com – ( you may remember seeing him playing guitar and pedal steel in Fred Eaglesmith’s band a few years back.)
Thanks to those of you who have already registered!
Anyone else? ….just drop us a line and let us know if you will be pitching a tent, staking a chair, or reserving a room ! (Yes, we are contemplating building a snow cave just for you, Mr. “Timex” Hill!)
…yers in a big white-out,
Robin
Bellevue Valley Lodge Blog 
Hello Robin and Enn,
Thank you for another wonderful weekend with wonderful people, stunning vistas, stunning skiing, outstanding company – not to mention the food, the music, the sauna, the dogs, the whole vibe … and did I mention the food! Everything was outstanding and the skiing today was simply delicious!
I hope the clean up is not too crazy and you can get back to routine with everyone clearing out.
You have created a real gem – something truly very special. Thank you for allowing me to take part in your wonderful community.
Kevin
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It was simply great to have you here, Kevin – no matter what the plans are it is always the people who make it happen! Thank you for throwing caution and skis to the winds and joining the Snowflea “teletribe”! …and as to “routine” … this is pretty much it! (although most weekends of the year I get a little more sleep and have a little less cleanup…but Snowflea weekend is my favourite one… ;))
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