Back on the Trails

Today is the last day to register for Kneeknacker. If you have been sitting on the fence and contemplating... better get your FA into gear...

Considering that I have barely run since early December - January 1 being the notable exception ;-) - I have decided not to register this year. It is still on my horizon for another year, but I have to be realistic in my goals...and I am just to slow. I had been hoping to use the last 2 month building some ground speed, but a hip injury didn't allow me to run.

I am back (sort of) though. Ran a couple of times for 20 min and as it often goes, it seems to be that moving is helping the hip - or maybe it's just the time. Today will be my first time back in the trails of Capilano Canyon. I have been missing these trails so much...watching Carlos' movie and reading about Rhonda's and Cheryl's plans to run the Juan de Fuca Trail run almost hurt ;-) At least there was good skiing to be had and the hip didn't hurt while on the boards.

Time to put the trail shoes on...

Avalanche and Backcountry Safety

With the recent and repeated avalanche warnings and the high number of avalanche fatalities this year, our family has been talking about taking a back country safety course and avalanche safety training.

Both Action Jackson and I are drawn to back country skiing. As of yet, we do not have any equipment, but it is on our radar... Craigslist watch out! I have a low risk tolerance and like to be prepared...

Can anybody recommend a good general back country safety course and avalanche training in Vancouver/North Vancouver? Are there members out there who would be willing to organize something for other Fat Asses? I have just started my research and not looked at any hands on courses...I got as far as finding a great resource by the Canadian Avalance Centre. Check out http://access.jibc.bc.ca/avalancheFirstResponse/index.htm