If I told you she was an amazing helicopter pilot {currently 8 months pregnant} you may already think she was rad. What if I then told you she volunteers tirelessly in hopes for finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis (an awful disease that one of her best friends suffers from) Not just a little here and there... we're talking she rode her bicycle 1,200 km with the Gear Up 4 CF crew, as if that wasn't enough she organizes huge garage sales, and the local Great Strides walk and every other event the Campbell River CF chapter comes up with. She is a force, and someone you want to know. I affectionately believe she is a rock star.
I have flown with her a few times, most recently she flew Bryce and I to a mountaintop for our wedding photos (a truly remarkable experience). When I found out she was pregnant, I naturally imagined her and her baby bump on a mountain top. When she suggested having her brother fly us up to a snowy peak I was instantly on board. (Yes her brother and her dad are both pilots as well and they make up Grizzly Helicopters). Kristas hubby had to work, so we substituted in her more than willing mom in. Her mom mentioned to me that Kristas first time in a helicopter was when she was 5 weeks old, so it all just seemed to fit so well. I feel lucky to have the opportunities that I do with such incredible people. Flying 10 minutes out of the Campbell River they basically fly me to paradise and as they are hovering over the below area say "Erin, does this look ok?" Um... ya... if you're into the whole winter wonderland pristine beauty kinda thing. A fresh pile of snow with not a footprint to be seen. Untouched. Beautiful. It was insanely cold and windy, I could have spent hours up there (if my hands and face weren't numb) however I believe we were only there for about 20 minutes or so. In any case, 20 minutes on a mountain top and a remarkable experience with amazing human beings.
