Adaptive Sports Refresher Course

 People In Motion Kelowna

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We had an amazing weekend with our Baldy Bluejays volunteer adaptive snow sports instructors, who took part in training for the 2026 season. A big thank you to Cal and Chris, our Powderhounds volunteers, for leading our refresher course. A big Shout Out to Baldy Mountain Resort for all of your support.

Thank-you to the Baldy volunteers who continue to support the Baldy Blue Jays Adaptive program. Training for instructors is at Baldy, time commitment is not huge. Talk to one of our local instructors, and consider joining the team next season. Nancy, Lyle, James, Rod and others are now multi season instructors.

I taught adaptive lessons many years ago. They were some of the most rewarding teaching experiences I had.

I approached a number of long time ski instructors when Bryce was originally getting the Baldy program together, with no luck. Now that the program is established, think about it. Lessons are pre-booked, and a little of your time can make a big difference in helping others enjoy the outdoors as we do.

Locked up?

Who drives around the village at 5:30am towing a cargo trailer? If you know, please let me know. If you don't know, it is possible that someone was scoping out the village the other day. Vehicle seen on Whiskey Jack, up Tin Horn, and turned around up top somewhere.

The driver may have been surprised by meeting a pedestrian, but showed no interest in stopping to talk. Coincidence ? - the pedestrian was outside at that hour because the dog had wakened him.

Our Friends at Phoenix

Phoenix Alpine Society has worked hard, made improvements, and has the community behind them. They finally had enough snow to open last Saturday and Sunday.

They are at a lower elevation, and I hope this warm spell doesn't last too long for them. Perhaps it is time for them to sacrifice a pair of old skis to Ullr.

"Baldy Babes" Monday Snowshoe #2

 

Sunday

•  A polite extinguishment in front of me on the Chair after I inhaled the first shot of pot.
•  Instructors had a group of young Alpine Club kids on Rock Star. A skier went by and got real air,   twice. A very loud wow from one of the young ones - "he did it like a bird."
•  not a day for photos
•  a chair ride with the nephew of one of my Mom's life long friends

Sunday afternoon music - highly recommended by a member of our community

 

January 8th

 

Baldy Events

Are you following the Baldy Events page on the BMR website. Lots happening every weekend. Start rehearsing now for the Baldy's got talent event on February 28th. 

January 1st Snow Survey Bulletin

 

There are not a lot of snow measuring stations in our region, I'm not sure what elevation our nearest one is. I do know, as an old timer, that the warm spells in November affected the snowpack at lower elevations on  the mountain. The snowpack maintained in the alpine. This is not scientific measurement, just visuals on known points of reference.

Grouse and Cypress Training at Baldy - Thanks Paul Rauhala for the link

 

Chasing Snow & Collaboration: Coastal Ski Clubs Train at Mount Baldy

by BCAadmin | Jan 7, 2026 | Featured Stories | 0 comments

In the spirit of cooperation, creativity, and finding great training opportunities, two Coastal ski clubs teamed up for a memorable trip to Baldy Mountain Resort over the Christmas holidays.

The idea to head to Mount Baldy early in the holiday break originated with the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club, which had explored the option well in advance and worked with the resort for weeks to organize a training camp. With limited snowfall on the Coast, the Cypress Ski Club decided to join the camp on relatively short notice.

From December 19 to 23, four athletes from the Cypress Ski Club’s U16 group joined Grouse Mountain’s U14 and U16 athletes, continuing a strong collaborative relationship that has been building between the two clubs since the start of the season.

Mount Baldy proved to be an exceptionally welcoming host. Despite being a smaller resort with no snowmaking capabilities, it offered excellent training terrain and quickly became an ideal alternative to North Shore conditions at the time.

“We completed four full days of slalom training in a truly wintery environment—cold, quiet, and peaceful—far from the crowds typically found at North Shore resorts or in Whistler during this time of year when snow conditions are good,” said Ferdinand Gros, Cypress Ski Club U16 head coach.

Cypress Ski Club was thrilled to be part of the camp and would like to sincerely thank the Grouse Mountain Tyee Ski Club and Mount Baldy Resort for their warm welcome, hospitality, and outstanding support throughout the week.

“The overall experience was great—a mountain that, in a lifetime of skiing, was almost a myth turned out to be a fairytale,” said Ryan Jazic, Grouse Tyee head coach. “We were treated incredibly well by both the locals and mountain staff. The athletes loved the snow and the lack of crowds and lift lines, which kept the terrain in great shape both on and off piste. The stunning views when the sun came out were a bonus, and the old-school vibe made the experience truly unique.”