Gruhl's Pool Snowshoe - Easter Sunday

 

Tree Planting

Tree planting crews working in the burn this weekend. I recall a couple of years ago that the burn area was divided into study areas for natural regeneration and planting. It looks like the guys with the clipboards have selected a large area for planting.

Thanks Paul C. for the photo. ID  on the trucks is "Apex"
 

Supporting the families in Tumbler Ridge

Tumbler Ridge is one of the two finalists in the Kraft Hockeyville contest to get significant funding to upgrade their arena.

A little more than 24 hours left to vote in support of their community.

https://hockeyville.kraftheinz.com/home

I knew the forecast.............

I knew the forecast, but was too tired to unload the snowtires.

 

SOGH Emergency closed until 7:00am

 https://www.castanet.net/news/Oliver-Osoyoos/606454/South-Okanagan-General-Hospital-ER-to-close-Tuesday-overnight#606454 

Proposed Changes to Heritage Conservation Act

Info forwarded from our Area E Director.

 

Hi,

 

Please take the time to review the technical paper on the heritage conservation act:

 https://engage.gov.bc.ca/app/uploads/sites/987/2026/03/HCATP-Technical-Policy-Paper-FINAL.pdf

Technical Policy Paper - Heritage Conservation Act Transformation Project engage.gov.bc.ca

 

The province is proposing changes to this. It affects residents, local government, indigenous, and (industry) stakeholders.  I previously sent an email to the applicable policy analyst after consultation with museums in Area E and engagement with many community members. The province has since removed some of the language including “intangible” and “consent”, and I asked for a clear definition on the policy of Heritage management zones. There was a lot of pushback on the original proposal.

I’ll be attending an online meeting April 2 regarding the proposed changes. If you have any questions, concerns , or ideas, please contact me by email or give me a call. I would appreciate any feedback to convey to the province.

 

Kind Regards,

Sharen Gibbs, 

Director, RDKB/E

West Boundary 

250.689.0177

areaedirector@rdkb.com

Safe Travels, Kendal and Jan

A gorgeous bluebird day for your departure on the long journey home. First leg departing YYF this morning, a little time in Vancouver, then the long flight back to Australia tonight.

Looking forward to your return next season.

Parting run for the group who are the first chair guys

 

Gerald, Toby, Kendal, Rod and Chris

Reflecting as my 62nd ski season comes to a close...........

I watched my cousins ski at Skyline, at the Anarchist Mtn. Summit. I learned to ski at Borderline, (Hedlunds Ranch.)

Uncle Paul Fairweather took me up the beginners rope tow between his legs, and I later went up the other rope tow with the older kids holding the rope down for me.

I had lessons from Alfred Gruhl and Bill MacLeod.

I rode the new T-bar which eventually was moved to Baldy.

I have trained with some of the best Level IV CSIA instructors, achieving certification and attending clincs at Sunshine, Lake Louise, Marmot, Whistler/Blackcomb, Big White and Kimberly. I first met Tim Foster at Lake Louise. At the time, there was a separate certification for teaching children, which we both added to our other certifications.

At Blackcomb, I joined a group of instructors for a run with Nancy Greene Raine, and happy hour with her in her hotel.

In addition to the above listed ski areas, I have skied Norquay, Panorama, Phoenix, Manning, Apex, Silver Star, Red Mountain, Tod Mountain and Whitewater. Back east I skied Sutton in Quebec, and Jay Peak in Vermont.

Baldy is home, and I have skied every bit of this mountain. I've simmered as newer folks have named runs that don't fit the original run naming themes, and I skied all of the North Side before there were runs.

The most incredible experience I had was at age 20, skiing the west side of the North Bowl, after the cornice had slipped. The only time I have pushed off, unable to see where my first turn would be as the drop was so steep.

I've skied Baldy in all months from November to June. I've skied the South Bowl and the North Bowl multiple times - fortunate with cat rides, and lots of hiking.

I have taught skiing for many years, including adaptive lessons. I've had the joy of encountering former students on the hill, back with their own kids.

I have nothing to prove, and if I never ski CD again, that is fine with me. I've skied it all, and the focus moving forward is strengthening the knee so I can ski Baldy for many more years.

Last winter, I skied more than 60 days. Today will be my 18th day this year. Thanks to Helene (RMT), Al (husband of Physiotherapist),Kamil (Veterinarian), and Paul (Pedorthist). They have listened and advised me on the way forward with my troubled knee. Yesterday I felt the confidence coming back into my skiing.

Last Day of the Season

Apex and Baldy are closing today. Big White is hanging in for Easter, but today is the last day for the Gem Lake and Falcon Chairs. They are diverting grooming machines to other areas to make it through the coming week.

Slush Cup today at 1:00pm.

2015

 

2013