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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Tumbler Ridge
As we bask in the sunshine, and enjoy the snow, Tumbler Ridge has been rocked by a devastating mass shooting. The name of the shooter was released this morning, and two of the deceased are the mother and step-brother of the shooter.
We can only imagine the trauma for the families and first responders involved. A community forever changed.
Tumbler Ridge will not be forgotten.
Getting a pass quickly on Family Day Weekend
Family day weekend is fast approaching are you looking for a faster way to the lifts? Then look no further than our webstore:
Purchase your pass online and skip the line scan your QR code at our new skiosk and head straight to the lift. Already have RFID card then load online and head straight to the lift.
With snow in the forecast this weekend should not disappoint plus our groomers have been some of the best around. Winter is still in full swing up here and we hope to see you this weekend.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Rest Easy Jason
It is with great sadness that I share with you the recent passing of Jason Parker. Our thoughts are with his family, and his Baldy family friends. He owned and operated a forestry consulting company just down the road. He was a daily reader of this blog, and I knew if I mis-labelled a wildlife foot print, or posted a wildlife photo with an identifiable background, I would hear from Jason. In his quiet way he helped with many things Baldy - including searches, stocking up firewood at the hut, and working on the 2021 fire.
My last connection with Jason was this fall when he saw the video I posted of the low bed truck that clipped my truck in the canyon. He sent the video to the safety officer for the company involved, initiated discussion of how to improve their procedures, and offered to set up a call with the safety officer for me.
If you didn't know Jason, and have been around for 10ish years, his son Wyatt may have loaded you on the chair in his high school years.
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| Photo from Dick Parker Facebook |
Condolences to the family can be sent via the Nunes Pottinger website, link below.
Jason Richard Parker
August 30, 1973 - January 26, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of Jason Richard Parker on January 26, 2026. A Husband, Father, Son, Brother, and Friend.
Jason is survived by his Wife Bianca Craig, Daughter Emily Parker, Son Wyatt Parker, Father Richard Parker, Mother Donna Murfitt, and Brother Chad Parker. Along with numerous other family members.
Jason was raised in Oliver, BC where his love of the outdoors began. As a child, he joined the Scouts and went on to Air-cadets, honing his skills as an outdoorsman at a young age. Jason was an entrepreneur at heart. He studied forestry at Selkirk College and went on to operate a successful forestry consulting business, Sidley Mountain Forestry Consultants Ltd, for over 25 years. He was always enjoying outdoor activities with friends and family, regardless of the season – snowmobiling and snowshoeing in the winter. Camping, hunting, quadding, fishing, visiting historic sites and more during the spring, summer, and fall. He participated in trap shooting, black powder shoots and logger games, in which he won many awards. He loved observing wildlife, especially Moose and Chickadees. He would visit Vancouver Island annually for salmon fishing. Most recently, his hobby was making delicious gourmet sausages using the wild game he acquired from his hunts. Jason was generous and shared with others. The outdoors was Jason’s favorite place to be. His children, Emily, and Wyatt grew up enjoying the various family outdoor activities and have a profound appreciation for nature.
Above all, Jason knew how to enjoy life. He had a sharp sense of humor, an easy laugh, and a genuine love of a good time. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, and still loved, still missed and very dear. Jason is forever in our hearts and memories. Jason will be greatly missed by many and remembered as a hardworking man who was always willing to help others, who provided for and protected the ones he loved.
A celebration of life will be held for family and friends in the future.
https://nunes-pottinger.com/obituary/jason-parker/
The Mount Baker Shuffle
Ozannes taught and skied at Mt. Baker before they came to Baldy. Betty had a term "The Mount Baker Shuffle", referring to skiers who don't wait their turn in line and shuffle ahead in the lift line. Some of the coastal racers who trained here earlier this year had the shuffle. I don't know if any of them are among the next group coming to train, but if they are, lets give them a polite Baldy reminder.
Valentines and Family Day Weekend Coming Up
- Friday night Trivia
- Saturday special Valentines event - snowshoe and dinner
- Sunday live music
Check the BMR events page for details, and sign up for the Valentine's event before it is sold out.
Snow is in the forecast for the weekend.
Family Day Sunday last year set a record for number of skiers. Please keep an eye on the parking lot and the ski racks - if it looks like things are overflowing, we can help by using our cabin bathrooms, and going home for lunch,
If you have extra off street parking, invite your friends to park and put their boots on at your place.
If you haven't already figured it out, the Eagle Chair operates with vari-speed drive. Mid-week, we usually have lots of time to get in position to load. If it is crowded, the speed is usually turned up a bit, so be alert and ready to load.
Monday, February 9, 2026
Monday
Hello Baldy Babes,
A perfect day for
a ride up the Eagle Chairlift to the top of the ski area. Time for photos and
onto the trail with a stop at the Bench Lookout led by Hilary to the Baldy
Babes Trail.
Birthday
celebrations with bubbly, chocolates and a song in front of the hut. Before
heading back to the Lodge for lunch, we all enjoyed the beautiful views.
Next Monday is
B.C. Family day, so we will not have a snowshoe.
If you are
planning to come to the Baldy Babes dinner on Sunday, February 22, please let
me know as soon as possible. Our next snowshoe will be Monday, February 23.
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces in two weeks.
Take Care, Marian
https://www.sellingsnow.com/
https://www.sellingsnow.com/ Podcast by our friend Andrew Zwicker. Launches tomorrow - trailer on the website. First episode is with Michael J. including amusing stories of the good old days.
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Medi-Vac
Our thoughts are with the person (possibly a youth) who was airlifted to PRH this afternoon. Heli from Kamloops to Baldy - 49 minutes. Flight time Baldy to the roof of PRH, 14 minutes.
C. Dennill photo
It always takes me a moment or two to realize what the noise is as the heli flies over my house.
I do not know the particulars of this incident, but I do know from a past medi vac that the heli comes with equipment and critical care medics. They even have an ultra sound that gives an image on an ipad.
Where did I get the flight info? The same website I use during Fire Season to watch air support. Flight Aware.
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