This posting just celebrates a visit of a marten. Of the two species of martens found in B.C., this is probably the pine marten.
The marten travels over the snow. Photo by Cynthia.
It climbs a rowan tree and looks down. Mind you, it was only rarely looking in the direction of humans. Photo by Alistair.
It looks out between the branches. Photo by Cynthia.
But, now and then it did size us up. Its claws are really evident. Photo by Alistair.
Repeatedly, the lithe marten demonstrated acrobatic climbing skills. Notice the role its tail and claws play. Photo by Cynthia. 
I am coming down now. Photo by Dorothy.
These photos are impressive enough, but that the three of you explore the natural world together is even more meaningful.
Great photos. Definitely an American marten (Martes americana), which is often called a pine marten, as we are well east of the range of the Pacific marten (M. caurina).
Superb photos!
What a thrill this encounter must have been! Amazing and delightful photos, all.