There is an old saying in the snowsports industry “No Friends on a Pow Day”. Well, the folks at Island Lake Lodge don’t necessarily believe in that philosophy. It’s all about good times with good friends and shared experiences on the slopes.

In late December, 2017, some friends from The North Face dropped by for some friendly pow laps. Watch John Collinson, Rob Heule, Austin Smith and Alexandra Armstrong shred Island Lake for Dylan Siggers’ camera, and check out the photos from an all-time powder day with friends.

McPhee TNF ILL Dec 2017 421 — Johnny Collinson. Photo: Mike McPhee

McPhee TNF ILL Dec 2017 472 — Rob Heule. Photo: Mike McPhee

McPhee TNF ILL Johnny Collison1 — Johnny Collinson. Photo: Mike McPhee

McPhee TNF ILL Dec 2017 373 — Guide Greg Inman. Photo: Mike McPhee

McPhee TNF ILL Johnny Collison2 — Johnny Collinson. Photo: Mike McPhee

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