Retallack Ladies 2

Chocolate croissant?

Yes, the day 2 shenanigans started bright and early at the lodge today. Christine and her sexy legs are the result.  Those aren’t bruises, they’re souvenirs.

It was a slightly gloomy day on Idaho Peak, but that made for excellent trail conditions.

Steep and slick it may have been, but the ladies were killin’ it all day out there.

After another session in the park, a finishing lap on the Kessel right to the beach in front of the lodge was the call.

Can you feel the heat?

Retallack Ladies

*sigh*

I guess the season is getting on.  It seems like only seconds ago it was May, and here we are on the Retallack Women’s Weekend already.

Well, at least I get to hang out with Lindsey, Lorraine, and all the rest!

The first day was much like most camps, with some yoga, some getting to know each other, and a parking lot session.  After lunch, it was time to hit the Kessel Run…

Unlike many other camps I’ve been at lately, this one was downright dirty.

Heather, you wear that look well.

Can’t keep the sun away for long, though.  It kept coming back to dry out the AllRide socks.

The on again/off again precipitation made for some legendary conditions.  Not that the Kessel has ever been much less than legendary every time I’ve hit it.

Christine, do you ever stop smiling?

Here’s another banger from one of the token males of the weekend.  Kootenay boy Kinrade, gettin it done.

Yeah, dude. You should look scared…

And now for one of my favourite parts of the Retallack experience…gourmet meals washed down with local BC red.

The ladies must have been feeling the day, because they were nowhere to be seen later in the evening.  Maybe that’s why everyone was geeking out on their phones.

Except for Buehler….  Stay classy, Retallack.

Kootenay Cowboys – 1

Just a couple of clients through for 2 days.  A couple of geologist/engineer execs on a BC singletrack odyssey, and man did they hit the jackpot.

After some epic rain from the past 36 hours, the trails were tacky and still a bit dusty under the thicker canopy.  Up high, it was all hero…

Cory and Trevor (resident trail builders) took some time off grubbing in the loam to bang a few laps.

The mountains are so steep, and the trees so tall here, your field of view gets really crowded.  Here’s a shot that gives a sense of how big things are in this part of BC. Although that particular rider is a bit small in real life…

Some more time on the train near the top of the Kessel Run.

After a couple of Kessel’s, it was time to head up to the Monster.  That trail will scare the p**s outta ya.

Nice views on top of the Monster…

Alright, you’re the Kings of the World!

Another cool group shot, with Loki lurking in the background

Time for the postcard shots…

Here’s a great illustration of the difference between a good rider and a pro.  I banged these shots off without really looking, holding my camera AND my phone at the same time.  Good shots of the boys, but Kinrade nails it.  The camera just loves certain people.

Another super solid day with a nice finish on the beach in Kaslo.