Exploring Whistler

   We slept in a bit on Sunday morning after our 1:00 am night before. After unpacking we took a walk in the village before the rest of our group arrived. Whistler was the sight for the mountain sports for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. There were crowds of people and the village is thriving long after the games were over.

   We met everyone on Sunday night for dinner and drinks. Activities for Monday included white water rafting complete with wet suits for the very cold Green River. I'm glad I didn't bring my camera or glasses as we got bumped around and very wet. Mary did well staying in the boat for the whole trip.

   Tuesday we all took the ski lifts to 6,000 ft on Whistler Mountain. From there was a peak to peak gondola ride to Blackcomb Mountain, a mile and a half long span. We then took another lift up to 7,200 ft where we walked through snow to have lunch at the top. The views were wonderful with snow capped peaks covering the whole horizon. On the way down we passed right over a black bear eating the local greenery.

   The day was great and we came home to do some food shopping before heading out for a group dinner.