Ski Swap in Penticton

 

From the other side...........

A friend and classmate sent me this image taken from Miradoro, Monday night.

 

Trail Project Sunday

Another great trails work day yesterday, about 14 adults and several young ones.

The new trail maps were installed at critical junctions on the east side (Sugar),  and trail markers placed along the trails. A couple of folks who were out helping have said they have never hiked out on that side for fear of getting lost but now will be very comfortable. 

There are still a few gaps to fill over the next while but this completes the work done as part of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC Grant, There have been 168 work hours recorded over the summer to get this work done. Thanks to the many adult volunteers and to the younger generation helping and learning.  

Look forward to feedback on missing links as well as suggestions for future trails work, thanks to all, Baldy Mountain Community Association 

Saturday Evening

 

Come back soon for a visit............

Long John Baldy

Rick's Tele Turns

A brief goodbye the other day with Rick. The cabin has sold, and stuff is being removed by the new owner.

Rick first came to Baldy with a colleague of Marian's. Shortly thereafter, he purchased the cabin, and loved to tele here and make music. Jim didn't ski, but he loved spending time up here.

The last few years, they have been incredibly busy, and have not been able to come here much from Seattle to make use of the cabin. Rick told me it was time to sell, but they would be back to visit.

Long John Baldy had a good run of entertaining us in the Baldy Bar. Rick has become a true professional musician - being in demand in the Seattle area, and "they fly me places." He talked about performing at a new level with stages equipped with sound systems and technology way more advanced than a guy with guitar and an amp.

 

Wednesday

 

Cougar

 Cougar on McKinney road this evening, just below 30km mark. A very long tail.

Work Party September 6th - for the trail network on the McKinney Side

If you enjoy the hiking/snowshoe trails, please consider contributing some time to the work party September 6th. This is a continuation of the volunteer manpower component of the trails grant project.

🌲 TRAILS WORK WEEKEND 🌲Volunteers needed

"Hello everyone! The recent rain has washed away the smoke—for now—and brought a definite feeling of fall.

Our new trail maps are at the printer and will be ready for our next trails work weekend. With enough volunteers, we hope to:

🔨 Complete the yellow trail markers on Twisted Tree

🔨 Fill in the remaining gaps on 11 to Heaven up to Gruhls Pool

🗺️ Install trail maps at the major intersections

🪚 Complete some saw work on the backside of Gruhls Pool and around Frog Bog

We’ll meet at the Roundhouse and be ready to head out by 10:00 a.m., aiming to return by 2:00 p.m. for some well-earned replenishment of vital fluids and nutrients!

If possible, please bring:
• Hammers and nail pouches
• Cordless screwdrivers
• Pruning saws for any branches obscuring maps or markers

I’ll bring three ladders, nails, screws, maps and trail markers.

Please confirm if you can attend so we have an idea of numbers and can organize the work crews ahead of time."

Thanks
Rod
snowmacb@gmail.com

 

Monday Sky

 

Water shut-off/Upgrade Lower Village

 

Not the best image - I took it from the road.