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After 6 years of coming here it is about time I share what my now annual heli skiing adventure in British Columbia is like. The place I've been going to every first week of December is called Mike Wiegele Heli Skiing . It is a combination of  the most picturesque and breathtaking mountains in the world combined with a  5 star resort. With over 1 million acres of powder filled terrain that includes 1,000+ peaks spanning the Carribou and Monashe mountain ranges in the Canadian Rockies, it is a skiing destination second to none. After each incredible day of skiing, winding down in the luxurious accommodations in one of the 4 properties here is just what the doctor ordered. More on that later since it’s really secondary to the skiing experience but equally excellent and unique. The only downside yet still enticing characteristic of this place is the location. Located in Blue River, Canada it is a schlep and a half to get to. Coming from the east coast of the US I nee

The quest for 12 Ironman finishes continued in Barcelona Spain. If I complete 12 I get to enter what they call the Legacy Lottery where 100 mortals get a chance to toe the line at the World Championship in Kailua Kona Hawaii with over 2,000 of the world’s most elite and fastest triathletes. Ironman Barcelona is actually held in a town called Calella which is an hour and ten minutes north of Barcelona by car. If you’re arriving during rush hour the ride will be double that in traffic. Taking the train from the airport is a much better option if you don’t mind schlepping your bike case around. I booked this race through Nirvana Europe and they provided transfers to and from the airport. Unfortunately Endurance Sports Travel doesn’t service this race. If they did I would have used them because they provide a superior experience IMHO. But they did get me into this sold out race after I needed to bail on IM Italy so I’m thankful. Calella is a beautiful beach town on t