After our clinic, the next day was just as beautiful so we headed out on a training ride. Kouji took us to two new trails. The first trail started with a long pavement climb leading to a great flowing switchback downhill, wheeee!! Then, the second trail was up a shorter, but steeper climb near the olympic cross country ski track in Hakuba called Snow Harp. This track lead us to a wonderful view and ridge trail. The scenery really looked a bit like the Canadian Mountains. It was a great ride. I was pretty wiped but Kouji and Ya-Chan convinced me to come with them to the local outdoor shop to check out the fall sale. I ended up buying some great wool socks for the winter. The next event for the day was to get ready for the Canadian Thanksgiving dinner put on by Tracks Pub. Thanks Troy and Sakiko for putting on a great dinner, the turkey was delicious!!! About 35 people came for the dinner, then we had some live entertainment by Sabunyuma Drummers and Dancers, local guitar players Will and Martin, and even a belly dancing show!! Happy belated Thanksgiving to all!! MORE PICTURES HERE!

Next weekend we will head to Sena Park Ski Hill in Ishikawa Prefecture for the big season finale race. Wish us all luck!! Until then, take care, K.