Bike Parts on the Trail

Sessions Outdoor Sports has a wide selection of all things sports in Osoyoos, and they have set up satellite shops in Oliver and Rock Creek, near the cycling trails.

In Oliver at the Visitor Info Centre - next to the Hike and Bike path:

In Rock Creek next door to Petro Can, Relics and Rutabagas

The young ambitious team at Sessions have a very well stocked store, and lots of enthusiasm. They had some great deals on ski packages near the end of the season.

One of their recent community initiatives was servicing the bikes provided to farm workers in the Seasonal Farm Workers Program in the Similkameen.

It is great to have such a wide selection of gear available locally.

FortisBC is working on a transformer fire that knocked out power from Rock Creek to Greenwood - BC News

FortisBC is working on a transformer fire that knocked out power from Rock Creek to Greenwood - BC News: FortisBC working to restore power after an early morning tranfsormer fire knocked out power from Rock Creek to Grrenwood.

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The negative cluster in the community is not happy when I choose not to post their comments. If it is not in the best interests of the community, and/or is simply not true, I have no interest in providing the platform for venting.

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Unknown commented on "Update from BMR - no summer chair rides"

16 hours ago

Lol, "circumstances beyond our control"...you mean no money in the bank!
Don't worry ms.blogger, we know you only post comments you like...

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Unknown commented on "Anonymous Comment"

Apr 2, 2024

I've read many comments on your blog and you post anonymous comments all the time. Everybody sees your hipocracy.

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Unknown commented on "Disappointing news on the groomer front.........no more grooming, last day of the season is April 1st."

Apr 1, 2024

I've heard that it's not that they can't get parts it's that they can't afford the parts and prinoth wants payment in full prior to shipping.

 

Wldfire behind Gallagher lake area is now 'held' according to BCWS - Oliver/Osoyoos News

Wldfire behind Gallagher lake area is now 'held' according to BCWS - Oliver/Osoyoos News: BCWS is investigating smoke seen behind the Gallagher lake area outside of Oliver.

Community

Catch up visit at the side of the road this afternoon. Comparing notes on strange things encountered on the road.

Thank-You Paul C. for dropping by with a delicious care package. Much appreciated. 

BC Wildfire Service tackling wildfire behind Gallagher lake area - Oliver/Osoyoos News

BC Wildfire Service tackling wildfire behind Gallagher lake area - Oliver/Osoyoos News: BCWS is investigating smoke seen behind the Gallagher lake area outside of Oliver.

Step One

The debris on the road has been cleaned up by someone who does not have a rake. Not sure what the plan is for the rest of it. Looks like a vehicle could back in part way at the lower level, and stuff could be wheeled to a trailer instead of hauled up the bank. There is a fair bit of scrap metal

 

When YRB's Road Meets AIM's Section - there is an obvious contrast

YRB leaves us wondering how often a supervisor drives the road. AIM and YRB received e-mails the same day. AIM responded the next day, and put a grader on the road doing multiple passes, touched up the ditches, and had a backhoe clearing culverts today. AIM also applied a light coat of dust control.

We are still waiting for YRB, there is a rumour that a grader may be coming this week.

 

CWSAA Annual Conference and support for small ski areas to attend...........

The spring conference of Canada West Ski Areas Association is an incredibly important gathering of ski industry personnel. Lots to learn, lots to see, and relationships to nurture. The competition factor between ski areas is set aside for all to work toward what is best for the industry.

Back in my day, there was breakfast with the insurance broker, a voucher won at the Trade Show that helped fund new signs for the T-Bar, and lasting relationships with others in the industry.

The conference fundraises to help fund smaller ski areas to send team members to this important gathering.

Brandan sent me this info and link to the silent auction supporting small ski areas.

"Here is a link to the small ski areas auction happening during the CWSAA. I'll be volunteering on the Tuesday in Jasper but figured if you wanted to promote it some pretty neat stuff and more to go live eventually. I believe anyone can be apart of the auction or donation either in person or from a distance. 

The auction is a key promotor and helper to get small ski areas like Baldy and others to attend the conference and obtain valuable information that can be used to efficiently operate that ski area. Over my last two years and one spring conference these conferences have been instrumental in my knowledge to operate Baldy and create lasting partners with other ski areas. The conference takes place at the end of April."

https://app.charityauctionstoday.com/auctions/40943

Say hello to Tim Foster for me Brandan.

Strange vehicles in the dark.............

I don't like driving home from the valley in the dark. Last night, on my way home from a Rockhounds meeting, I encountered a car parked on the Baldy side of the last cattle guard before going west and down into the Canyon. Strange place to park. I slowed down, and they immediately turned off all interior and exterior lights.