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It’s 3:35 p.m. and I can assume that the last lift rides are chugging back up the slopes of Mt. Washington before the entire mountain falls quiet. Once those large red buttons are pushed, everything will fall quiet; no more “beep beep beep” when someone has to stop the lift, no more churning of gears, no more blip of the pass-checking machines. Certainly there will be no more swish of skis and boards slicing through powder. Today is April 6, 2008 - the last day of the snow season. Soon enough, only the sound of falling snow will be heard as taillights wave goodbye as the last skiers and boarders head back down the parkway.

The 2007/2008 has been another stellar year for yours truly’s favourite Vancouver Island hill. Even though spring is well upon us, the snow report in my e-mail inbox this morning reported that the base was sitting at 424cm. That’s just shy of 14 feet, kids. It’s been a great season for myself as well, as I finally purchased my first board, accomplished new riding skills and created fantastic memories with friends. You can bet your bottom dollar that come November I’ll be counting down the days until opening day, and geared up and ready to go when those lifts come back to life. Until then, let’s re-live some memories in photographic form…

I think I like the idea of a girls’ snowboarding/condo weekend next season. That’s it for now, folks. Mt. Washington officially re-opens (snow melt pending) on June 30th for all you mountain bikers. Stay tuned to my blog for more information on the summer season as well as events to look forward to on the hill.