Friday, January 9, 2026
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.
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Grouse and Cypress Training at Baldy - Thanks Paul Rauhala for the link
Chasing Snow & Collaboration: Coastal Ski Clubs Train at Mount Baldy
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.”
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Old Photos
I have thousands of unsorted prints in bins. It seems that I only get around to looking when someone passes away. In the last few months, there have been several of my fruit industry work colleagues pass. The sort is a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Occasionally, I find one with happy memories.
Oh, I wish. That is a 1987 Interski Jacket. In the good old days at the lunch rock.
If you know, you know. I had to choose the image that does not show the face or the uniform logo. This was around the time that I attended a Canada West Ski Areas risk management session, where lawyer Robert Kennedy briefed us on the first law suit to hit a Canada West Ski Area. An American guest suing Whistler. He warned us of things to come.
Thirty plus years later, we can't do some of the fun stuff anymore.
This guy will likely make an appearance on the hill next week. My answer to his inquiry tonight - of course not - rock skis not required. Yes Primrose, this is your Uncle John a long time ago.
MBCA Fundraiser for Trails
These durable bags as well as a
baldy mountain community association sticker are available for 20$. All funds raised go to
support trail mapping, markers and maintenance this year. If folks want to buy
one they can email baldymtnca@gmail.com to arrange pickup.
Monday, January 5, 2026
Baldy Blue Jays Adaptive Snowsports
This program is named in honour of Jay Ozanne, Baldy's original adaptive athlete. I hope he is looking down on us and smiling. Blue Jay was his "handle" on the CB, before we had phones on the mountain,
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