Alright so I got back from Canada on Saturday and since then it has been a whirlwind of activity getting back to school and going through my first week of the new semester. Now that the week is over (no friday classes) I can finally post some pics, as well as start relaxing again (having a Rolling Rock right now).
My buddies and I drove from Chicago up to Blue Mountain in Collingwood, Ontario. We stayed in a condo at the base of the hill. Now after going to Colorado last year, no slopes can ever again compare. However, given the low cost and the fact that the drinking age was 19, the trip was well worth while. We had fresh powder the first two days of skiing and the groomed trails on the third made it feel like we were skiing an entirely different mountain. It was very satisfying to be able to walk into a store or restaurant and be able to purchase alcohol. Sometimes we did not even get carded. At first I was mad because I had valid ID, but then I was glad that I looked older than 19. Overall we had an awesome time on the slopes as well as a great time at the bars. Rusty's at Blue is an awesome place. On Friday night they had a live band that covered everything from current rock hits to 80's power ballads. They really played a great "bar music" set. We also hung out with some fine members of the Ontario Provincial Police that night (at the bar, they were off duty). I don't think I would make the trip all the way up there again for the skiing, but it was a great experience to have. Oh, and to you Canadians, how the hell do you afford the beer?? The prices in the restaurant weren't terrible, but at the Beer Store and LCBO? $28 for a 24 pack of Lakeport Pilsner?? Almost put me in the poor house. And one last thing, Canadians really do say eh after everything and only watch hockey...but at least all your waitresses were really hot.
Friend Catching some air
Me at the top of the world
Band on friday night at Rusty's
The group and some members of the Ontario Police (I'm in the striped button down)
The bar tab for 3 of us Friday night (doesn't include the 3-4 drinks we each had at dinner)
