Skiing and Skating in Val David

February 1-2, 2020

Two years ago, the Bowman family had spent a fun weekend enjoying winter sports at Val David.  So, they decided to go again for another weekend.  Luckily the weather was mild and the snow conditions were excellent.

Everyone gathered again at the Village Suisse Chalet Luzern for two nights. On Friday night the boys enjoyed testing out the elliptical which was in Grandpa and Barbara’s bedroom. After dinner – lots of cookies! -  the boys started a game of RISK.

Saturday morning, David was keen to check our mailbox as the local bakery would deliver a fresh loaf of sliced artisanal bread which we could have for breakfast. They would put the flag up on the mailbox to tell it had arrived.  It was right on schedule! We all enjoyed toast with our breakfast. Then it was time to check out the hot tub.

We then packed our lunches and headed out for a good ski. The snow was just perfect and we headed up the mountain to a cabin for our picnic lunch.  After lunch, Barbara and Grandpa decided to ski to Far Hills on the main trail and the others tested out a more adventurous alpine route.  We were all ready for a rest and dinner when we returned to our chalet.

After dinner the boys were keen to play some pick up hockey on the local rink. It was fun! David even got a turn as goalie and Sam scored a goal.

Of course, we all had a good sleep after an active day in the fresh air.  A pair of deer on the lake greeted us on Sunday morning.

Today would be a hiking day.  The boys tested out the sliding hill by the ski lodge. Then we put on our grippers – Papa rented a pair of snowshoes for David and we started our big climb.  The boys had fun making their own trails and testing their climbing/sliding on the big rocks.  The made it the top of the escarpment for an amazing view of Val David below. Even Boots made it up the steep trail. The boys had a good snack. 

Then they were eager to find the ice caves.  So much fun!

Note: On an earlier hike that morning they had found a wallet containing credit cards and the driver’s licence of a woman from Montreal.  Papa had left her a phone message through her credit card company, and he got a call from her during the hike. They agreed to meet at Starbucks in Saint Jerome on the way home to return it. All went well.

After we descended, the boys enjoyed some more sliding and we had a pleasant break in the lodge.  Then they went for more hockey before heading home.