For J's birthday we headed 20 minutes north to Grouse Mountain. We boarded the gondola and watched the rain turn to snow during the four minute ride to the top. We decided to give snowshoeing a try, which was a first for both of us. (Yeah, for trying new things!)

Grouse has three snowshoe trails but the only one open (due to avalanche warnings) was a 1 kilometer loop. We trekked along and in true J style he ventured off the groomed trail to see how far his snowshoes would sink into the freshly fallen snow. He even turned his body into a sled, sitting on his bottom, leaning on his back, facing head first, he slid down the hills.

The sun actually peaked through the clouds to brighten the trail and make it a fabulous day for our snow hike.

I can't wait to go again.