Matt's Jasper Running Trip

Last week, Matt ran the Glacier Trail and more (roughly 114 km) over 2.5 days. A friend drove Matt up and back, thankfully since Matt's feet were in no shape to drive. (Thanks, Jon). Here are some pics from his adventure.

Matt makes a friend:)

End of Glacier Trail

The Long Awaited Fishing Trip

For Christmas last year, my parents got Matt a fishing trip with my Dad to River's Inlet Lodge. Its a floating fishing lodge off the BC coast. They just arrived home yesterday and had a great time. They both have told how much they enjoyed the others company and that they make good fishing partners. They took so many pictures so this could be a long post.

Matt driving the boat.

Matt checking to see how deep the water is while my Dad drives.

My Dad driving the boat.

Looking down from the plane at the lodge.

The FISH

Red Snapper

Halibut

Matt's first catch, a coho salmon.

My Dad's catch on the final day.

Matt's catch on the last day. Whatever you catch on the last day you can bring home fresh (no time to freeze it). This is my favourite part, eating salmon that yesterday was swimming. It tastes soooo good.

This is a friend of my Dad's and him and his son caught some record breaking salmon (58 and 56 lbs). If you keep these ones you have to get them smoked, they don't taste very good when they are this large.

My dad with his first fish.

Beautiful Scenery

These are some of my favourite pics Matt took. It must have been incredible to be there.

Whales!

You might have to make this one bigger to see but his tale is sticking straight up just in the centre of the pic.

River's Inlet Lodge

Matt and My Dad's Cabin

The fishing boats all lined up.

More of the lodge.

Dining Room

The plane coming in to get them.

Looking out from the plane as it gets ready to take off.

Looking down at the lodge.

Just to give you an idea how small the plane is. My Dad is at the front left. This plane is over 80 years old. The pilot has to use a crank to lower the wheels to land at the airport and there is a window in the floor to look out so he can see if the wheels are all the way out. I'm glad I didn't know all this until after, its a little scary:)

A walk with Daddy.

Mya absolutely loves to be outside, especially if you're walking. She also loves being able to see everything and loves the view from Daddy's chest.