Beaumont Provincial Park to Birken, BC near Pemberton

BIG day today! We rode with Matthew and Peter in the morning and then headed south at Prince George, while they continued east.

Last winter, we met a couple at Baldface Lodge in Nelson, BC, Tom and Susanna. In addition to being phenomenal snowboarders, they give excellent travel recommendations. I was talking to Susanna about our trip plan, and she suggested taking Highway 99 to Pemberton. Mark and I both agreed that this was one of the best roads of our entire trip.

We were greeted at their place by their doggie, Peanut...

and their miniature lion, Bagel!

We enjoyed an excellent dinner and a comfy bed.

These guys have a great setup in Birken--they get to enjoy fabulous views, world-class backcountry skiing, and their work space is right on their property!

Tom and Susanna in their workspace. Together they own a design firm called FYi. Among many other accomplishments, they are responsible for creating the phenomenal [ak] line for Burton.

Susanna at work!!

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