A non-skier in Whistler

Many people ask me how I spend my time as I don’t ski. Well, as most of you know I have got more into baking and cooking and I need to do something to get rid of those calories so I walk. It depends on the weather as to how far I go each day. When it’s grey and snowing, I might only walk around the village trail or down the stroll and be out for an hour or so.

On days like today, when it’s bright and sunny, I'm out for hours and walk further afield to explore the beautiful countryside. I have crampons/ice-cleats for my boots so I can walk easily (and safely!) over the icy terrain

Today I covered about 12 kilometres as I walked around Alta Lake. How different it looks now to when I wandered this way back in October!

Above, looking north across the frozen Alta Lake. I like the sign which states 'Swim at your own risk. No lifeguard on duty'

I don't think this barbeque on the end of the frozen jetty will be used for a while!

Looking south across the frozen lake, you can see the ski slopes on the mountain

The sun was glinting off this stream as it flowed towards the lake.

And no, my hair hasn't gone completely grey! My coat is like a giant sleeping bag with a hood and keeps me nice and toasty. Bring on the snow :-)