Springtastic

Well, it is snowing....big flakes. Apparently Sunday it is going to dump in the evening and continue into the next day. I went to town the other day and saw daffodils and had to chuckle to myself, as the mountain continues to deny the efforts of spring.
If you are a mid-week seasons pass holder on Mt.Washington your pass will be valid on weekends as well, starting tomorrow.
The pool is unfortunately down and out right now. It seems that ignition modules in boilers have a life span, as the ignition in both our pool boilers failed within hours of one another. Both our pool boilers are out of service until replacement parts arrive, and I am assured that will be within the next 3 days. It is very unfortunate to have to have the pool closed during a spring break weekend.
In better news, the hot tub and sauna are functioning great :) So if you had your heart set on a ski and a soak, not all dreams are lost.
As well, keeping with the good news theme, garage door remote's for the lower parkade have arrived. You can pick them up from me and will receive a bill from Pennylane Property Management for about $35.00

The back up

Mark is the guy I first call when the snow becomes more than a one man job. Also, his wife and 2 kids are the ones who looked after Paradise Ridge in my stead when I was on vacation last year. If you need your carpets cleaned, call Mark, he own and operates Green Earth Carpet Cleaning in Campbell River.

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FORTIFICATION

The snow cave solution to our 2nd floor. The 2nd floor is the most difficult floor to keep clear of snow, this snow wall helps keep snow avalanches falling from the roof from spilling in and filling up the 2nd floor breezeway

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Big Help

Our snow removal team goin the extra mile. Lucas pushing a chainless van up Henry Rd to our top driveway :)

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Windrift

The storm that has been felt throughout Vancouver Island, was definitely felt on the mountain these last couple days as well. Massive snowfall with high winds had roads shut down along with the hydro power. Our generator kicked in flawlessly for the second day in a row supplying us with emergency power.
The over height wind drift on the pool deck has kept is closed during this storm, but will be open as soon as the weather eases. The hot tub has been able to stay open throughout the storm. The sauna as well, as long as the power is on...AND right now it is!
Mount Washington was shut down today, turning away traffic at the base of the hill. With such excessive snowfall over night and the power failing this morning, they decided to wave the white flag.
Heavy snow days makes everything a mission. Simple tasks are made difficult, and short task are made long. The short drive up Henry Rd proved to be a long process for the 'attemptees' this morning, who remained stuck for hours with a 4x4 truck attempting to drive DOWN Henry Rd.
I don't know what tomorrow is going to look like. It is a gamble whether the mountain will open and a guess what the weather will do...either way, there is some trackless slopes awaiting some visitors.