Don’t get me wrong. I still love winter and all its blanketing beauty. Taking something dirty and rough, then turning it in to a famous kids movie. Bah Humbug.

The only thing I will complain about is there is to much ice on the lakes. Though, as I have mentioned before on how grateful I am to have what I have.

Have a great day now get out there. cheers

Well, let me tell you that it sucks! Hahahaha, just kidding but not really. What can you do when everything is frozen from the lakes to the rivers. Lament, thats what. Hahahaha. One could drive down to squamish but, the highway is brutal and why should i drive?

So, its cross training time again!! Had a great swim/train the other with Brent B. Lengths/breath work and under water training like the Hawaiians! Which is basically carrying a rock under water as far as you can. Sounds good to me and can only help, unless I drown. Which almost happened once cuz i got carried away. Fear not, as I just spit some water and kept going. cheers to training in general. Get out there.

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It is definitely one of the snowiest days so far this season! What a perfect day to go paddle boarding!!

I like it cuz everyone thinks I am crazy. They are like, “Wha? You went paddling today?” Then they ask why I didnt go on the hill on such an epic day? I usually respond with, I rather be paddling.

Most dont get it and think I am silly, but, we all have our passions and loves. Who am I to say winter is a time for skiing but not paddling? Not me. I dont go on the hill much anymore as my focus has shifted and I just really enjoy going paddling. Whether it be winter, fall or whatever season of the year.

Paddling is my jam. I like to paddle in the sun, snow, rain, sleet, what have you. I dont mind. With the advent of dry suits, it just means we can stay out longer and be safer as well. That is a crucial part of the not so fare wheather paddling. But, it is also quite fun to be around people in the winter with all your gear on and your board strapped to the roof of your car collecting snow as people walk by you and go, “Surely you didnt paddle today Arne?” I always smile when they say that.

Some know me to well. Here is to celebrate everyones uniqueness. Cheers and lets go paddle, I mean ski. hahahahaha, Happy New Year everyone! Lets make it a good one!!!  #kahunapaddleboards #ryderseyewear #backendgear #southsidediner #kinesysactive #sup #standuppaddleboard #standuppaddleboarding #wintersup #nature #whistler #altalake #bc #canada #arnetheicebreaker #paddleman #theiceman #lookpal

enjoy

I have published this photo before and I will do it again. It is particularly poignant now because of my recent surgery. I had an inguinal hernia that was incarcerated! Not good. Had to be fixed!! So know I recline to the prone position and heal as best I can.

Having much time on my hands gives me the opportunity to reflect on my time in Whistler.

I do think of when I took this pic and what a different time and place Whistler was and is. What a crazy change! It is a ride that I couldn’t have imagined and I relish the choice.

Sure I have seen my share of ups and downs but the ride so far has exceeded expectation! I guess I could say through all of it that it is pretty good considering……..

I would like to  think that Whistler won’t change much more but that would be foolish. I am silly some times but not foolish. Though, thats open to debate with some, hahaha. Whistler is like anywhere else in the world. Competitive. It has to be to survive just like us ants. We have to do what we have to do to survive as well. All the while dealing with change.

What I am saying is just like the environment and ourselves, we evolve and change on a microscopic level every nano second. To fight is silly as becoming complacent also.

Have a great day!!

ps wish there was a paddle boarder in this picture, hahaha.

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It is one year since I completed one of the greatest, most humbling events of my life! The M2M Sup Race. We went from north Maui’s Honolua Bay/Slaughterhouse Beach all the way across the Pailolo Channel to Molokai’s Kaukanakai Harbour.  43k! 6 hours almost exactly of some of the most challenging waters I have ever stood on! I learned a lot that day about my surroundings, paddling, life and myself. It was a truly humbling experience and adventure. I am sorry to hear that they cancelled this years event. I hope Handsome Buggah is able to produce this event next year as one never knows. I also wish everyone the best for tomorrows M2O!! I hope it is pumping for you all. Cheers and safe travels!! ps the photo is of me training a few days before the big race. You can see Molokai in the background. I am in the Kihei area of Maui so you can see how far it is!!!!

Training in Maui for M2M.

The cutest pup.

Some may have heard the news but most haven’t. We have said our last good byes to our sweet little girl Momo!! She was the love of our lives and the smile on our faces! We were completely crushed at her sudden passing but will always remember her for the memories she left us.

We met little Mo when she was just a couple of months old. Thats when she first stole our hearts. Like any greedy parent wanting a pup we took her home right away and started life with her then. We had such wonderful times growing up with her and relish those moments dearly.  Even the struggles were joyus.

I would like to thank Melinda Lopez from Twin Trees Vet for her love and devotion to her profession! You are the best and a wonderfully compassionate women!! We thank you from the bottom of our broken hearts!! You and your staff are amazing and I would suggest that no one go anywhere but to see her!! thank you so much.

Now we must say goodbye to our little angel and let her run with her other friends already waiting for her!! Rocko, Vinney, Tika take care of our girl and we will see you some time in the future!!

Love you to the moon little Mo!!

From Dad and Mom.

RIP Little lady.

We will never forget you.

Thank you.

My wife recently asked me what it was about Anvil Island that I like so much. It is a interesting question this time of year as I don’t visit her much in the summer. Right now I am ramping up my k for the rest of the season and with Whistler Lakes still frozen I find Anvil the perfect training ground for early season missions. She is far enough out there and enough that I have to have my wits about me but not far enough that I might get in real trouble, though, that could happen anywhere and anytime on the water, particularly the ocean. I also like it a lot as I can do it solo. Anvil is a great 20 to 25k paddle that throws just about everything at you and usually makes you work for it.

Just getting there one often has to paddle the full distance on one side, while coming back usually sees you doing the same thing on the other side. If your not ready for paddling at almost full tilt for over 4k on one side, I would probably suggest against this route. Though, if you are you may be rewarded with many sights, sounds and smells along the way!! If your really lucky and time it right you might be able to surf all the way back to Porteau Cove from the south point of Anvil.

This journey saw me start at the usual Porteau Cove. I decided I want to do at least 25k on this route and thought going around the Defence Islands would be a great idea! Then from the backside to Anvil. While I was there I knew I was going to go around Pam Rocks which are at the south point of Anvil, but, Gambier looked so inviting. Going in between islands I started making my way to Gambiers east most points. Once I touched her shores I zipped across to Pam Rocks. Then, from there a somewhat straight line back to Porteau. 27k and four hours of almost non stop paddling and bam, another box ticked off. Solo.

I am pretty lucky this week as I have circumnavigated Anvil twice and I will try for another mission tomorrow if the weather looks good it will be my third this week which would be awesome. As, accruing 75k in a week at this time of year is great!! Wish me luck and stay tuned for upcoming news.

Have a great day and remember to always!! be prepared and ready for everything and anything on the water!! And…. don’t forget your sunscreen.

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Me getting ready to return from the back of Anvil Island.

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