The Little B's and Scratchies Test New Boundaries
Trip date: Monday Dec 12, 2022
Submitted by Little Bs
Particpants:
The Little B's, Dad, the Scratchies, and Carl V M
Discussion:
We recently reported our rescue of a pair of abused child skis from France. See the last paragraph and photo at https://www.skierroger.ca/index.php?content=showski_basic&id=1295 . It turns out they had been held captive and forced to perform under cruel and heartless conditions in ski resort halfpipes. We're now delighted to tell you that after recovery and rehabilitation, the "Scratchies" took their first tentative strides to experiencing freedom in the great outdoors where they were meant to roam. Their guardian, Carl V M, joined us and Dad for a short trip on the Boundary Ridge fatbike trail at West Bragg Creek this afternoon.
At first the Scratchies didn't understand what was happening. They were afraid that yet again they were being forced to perform Fakies, AlleyOops, Corkscrews, and Underflips on an icy halfpipe in front of jeering crowds. But we assured them all was well and there was no ski resort in sight. Carl helped them put on their kicker skins for the first time, having only gone uphill on ski lifts in the past. Then their excitement took over as they raced off into the wilds with Carl and the rest of us trying to keep up. Up and up they climbed, past hikers and fatbikers who gaped in amazement at the sight! We couldn't stop them until they reached the top - photos #1 - #3. We continued along the ridge (photo #4) and descended to Iron Springs, with Dad and Carl carrying us and the Scratchies over a few bare sections. Once on Iron Springs it was a quick downhill glide back to the car. The Scratchies can hardly wait for bigger adventures yet to come!