Our last day of the BC interior mission couldn't have been better. I mean, we didn't get up in the heli, but you really can't argue with another blanket of fresh snow to shred. Best part about the snow on this last day was that it was completely dry. Temps had dropped over night under a clear sky and sucked out all of the moisture leaving ultra fine snow behind.

Another gourmet breakfast was served up by the Snowwater staff, and it was a definite welcome after keeping things up a little later than usual the night before. Pat Maloney recently became a certified sommelier so he set the tone during dinner with some great wine suggestions. We had been saints the entire trip thus far so we let the bartender mix up a few cocktails for us to sample. One of the more interesting concotions we tried was the "All-Canadian Shot" comprised of Crown Royal, maple syrup and a slice of bacon. Sound strange? Trust me when I say I was proud to be a Canadian after tossing that back. Super good. The staff at Snowwater also reprimand guests for safety infractions and other misdemeanors with some rather interesting punishments, namely having to throw back shots of questionable taste. We won't go in to details here but let's just say Dave might've been in violation. You'll just have to visit for yourself to get the full experience.

We got out at the goods early. The sun ended up rearing its head towards the early afternoon which allowed Dave and Mark to make some magic for Dalby's camera. Our guide Chev showed us around to some spots we hadn't hit the day before, and we were all more than happy to be hitting fresh snow. Our last run of the day was all-time, essentially just shredding for fun with no camera—just the four of us and an entire mountain of fresh snow. Needless to say it was good times.

It was now time to ship out of there as we had a drive ahead of us and flights to catch. The operation was literally shutting down for the season so we helped out with a few chores and rode the cat down to say our goodbyes to the staff. After two days spent with the Snowwater crew, it was safe to say we all walked away as friends. We might've even hugged it out.

Thanks to Pat, Maria and the rest of the Snowwater gang. Check out Dalby's Snowwater slideshow here. —Dean Seguin

Dinner about to be served.

Yea, it was as good as it looks.

And this was too... Seriously. All-Canadian shot made with Crown Royal, maple syrup and Canadian bacon. Booze, sugar and protein.

Signage in the can of Snowwater's main lodge.

Checking out a potential spot.

Sollors looking for his line...

...and then slashing a dry one.

Celebratory beers.

Would you want to leave? Didn't think so.