Bus driver, Shawn, and Eden Fussner look way too chipper for 6:45 a.m.

 

Ski-trippers demonstrate different strategies for coping with the early start -
Starbucks coffee (thank you Costin!!) or catching zzzzz's

 

Trip organizer Costin Antonescu did a great job of
not losing any of us. That, plus ordering up excellent
coffee, videos, and weather made for a terrific day.

 

Eden Fussner displayed her usual awesome talents
as road host, keeping everyone well fed and content.

Getting tips on boot technique from Joe Marsh.

Nolan Beise is delighted to find they actually have
equipment in his size!

 

Sian Patterson is ready for the slopes.....

 

...with labmate Jing Kittanakom close behind.

Johnny (Rebagliati) Tkach wins top prize for
coolest-looking snowboarder.....

 

.....while Rich Collins ponders the identity
of the "mystery skier".

Chris and Lisa Tsang (left) enjoy a break at the
summit with David Williams

 

Medical Biophysics students (from left) Andrea Para,
Courtney McIntosh, and Nick Shah enjoy a great day
of skiing with the Biochemistry Department

OK, so it's not Tremblant or Whistler, but it's the best
we've got .... and what a spectacular
view across Georgian Bay!!

 

Various face-warming strategies modeled by unrivaled
master David Pulleyblank (right), intermediate
David Williams, and novice Chris Tsang (left)

Chris Tsang gets a helping hand from David Williams

 

Happy skiers enjoy the great boot-removal ritual
at the end of the day

And what better way to end the day!!!

A big thanks to Costin and Eden for a terrific break between experiments!